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How Do Messaging Apps Make Money? They're Gaming Platforms in Disguise


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The dance of the messaging apps.

Credit: Reuters/Philippe Wojazer

It is not uncommon for smartphone users to have WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Facebook Messenger, and other competitors all installed on their phones, using different apps to talk to different groups of friends and choosing from a rich and diverse ecosystem to best fit their needs and social circles.

From Quartz magazine
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