Rumour: Google to acquire WhatsApp for $1bn

Sooraj Shah
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Could Google alter messaging company WhatsApp's stance on personal data usage?

Google is reportedly negotiating with messaging app WhatsApp over a possible takeover worth nearly $1bn (£655m) According to an inside source, the negotiations started more than a month ago, say...

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