Facebook adds its name to Instagram and WhatsApp

6 Aug 2019

Facebook adds its name to Instagram and WhatsApp

Facebook adds its name to Instagram and WhatsAppFacebook is adding its name to Instagram and WhatsApp (which it owns). Now, the new names will be 'Instagram from Facebook' and 'WhatsApp from Facebook'.

Both the App Store and Play Store will soon carry the two apps under the changed names.
 	Facebook has already started adding its name to some screens on Instagram.
 	It is not clearly visible at first but 'Instagram from Facebook' can be seen at the bottom of the settings page in the Instagram app on some iOS devices.

Recently, governments around the world have been pressuring Facebook to be more open about the way it uses user data and information.

By now openly disclosing that it owns Instagram and Whatsapp, Facebook is seen to be taking steps towards being more open.    
 	A Facebook spokesperson said that they want to be clearer about the products and services that are part of Facebook.

Facebook bought Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014. Now, more than 1 billion people use both the apps.

Instagram has become especially important in adding to Facebook's revenue. Facebook's privacy leaks issues have not affected Instagram. Additionally, a large majority of young people use Instagram which means more advertisers are also paying to be on it.

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