It’s a Meta product so the only surprise regarding this would be if you were surprised that it happened.
WhatsApp used to cost money until then Facebook bought it.
But a symbolic amount Like $1/lifetime
Was more like 3-4 bucks/year
Not in Europe.
It was paid first in the netherlands.
It wasnt free for me until I got my Lumia. Paying eventually became optional a few years before the takeover.
Dude I’m from Europe so I know what I’m talking about. I used to renew whatsapp for people and was NOT 1/lifetime
This was price long time ago
I was using it for years with family. we did not pay anything for it
Then was different in different regions?? For us, it was like this for years
If you use it, use the web-app version whenever possible, the experience will be shittier but at least its not a executable application that can run arbitrary code on your device without your knowledge.
I fucking hate it now. Used to be good. Now every single shit is on sending me their promotions on there.
I saw that too.
Paying more for the ability to pin more than 3 chats lmao fuck off.
