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A messaging platform that allows users to send text messages, voice messages, and make voice and video calls over the internet.
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You can now bank on WhatsApp with this startup
Techpoint Africa - Jul 17, 2025
Nigeria has 51 million active WhatsApp users, making it the 10th largest user base globally. Finnova allows users to access banking services directly through WhatsApp, including sending money and paying bills.

Reliable ways to text a number on Whatsapp without saving it on your phone first
Bendada.com - Jul 01, 2025
Sales teams handle hundreds of leads monthly, leading to contact clutter. WhatsApp's recent updates have introduced ads and unwanted content in the Updates tab.

I Tested Meta AI vs ChatGPT With 10 Prompts, Here Is The Winner
Techpoint Africa - May 16, 2025
Meta AI is integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, making it ideal for quick social media tasks. ChatGPT provides more powerful text generation, excelling in creative writing and detailed responses.

Bootstrapped OneKitty tackles crowdfunding transparency with WhatsApp chatbots
TechCabal - Apr 01, 2025
Manny Anyango runs a chama through a WhatsApp group, facing challenges in tracking contributions manually. Danche Nganga developed OneKitty, a crowdfunding app integrated with social messaging chatbots, to address fundraising management issues.

Faster way to manually share your Instagram business posts on WhatsApp status
Bendada.com - Mar 05, 2025
Meta has released a new feature for WhatsApp that allows users to share Instagram posts directly to their WhatsApp status. The feature is designed to maintain user privacy by keeping phone numbers separate from the WhatsApp experience.
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