The recent WhatsApp privacy changes have caused an exodus to alternative platforms, and while Apple’s iMessage isn’t necessarily a direct competitor given it’s exclusive to iOS users, it’s pretty the Cupertino-based tech giant hopes more people would also stick with its application.
When it comes to video calls, an alternative to WhatsApp is obviously FaceTime, and Apple says the number of users getting in touch with others via this service has increased substantially lately.
And the peak was reached on Christmas when Apple says it recorded a record number of FaceTime calls from Apple users across the world.
“The winter holiday season is always a busy times for us and our products, but this year was unique. We had a record number of device activations during the last week of the quarter. And as COVID-19 kept us apart, we saw the highest volume of FaceTime calls ever this Christmas. As always, we could not have made so many holidays special without our talented and… (read more)
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