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WhatsApp is getting ads, as Meta has announced that it will now allow businesses to promote their products and services through its status feature. The end of an ad-free WhatsApp.

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WhatsApp is rolling out new ad features including a subscription model that will allow channels to offer exclusive content for a monthly fee. Latest U.S.

WhatsApp is bringing ads to its status feature, a move that’s at odds with the brand’s identity as a “secure” messaging app. Some users want to switch to Signal instead.