WhatsApp Uses Real Data to Shame Others For Using Padded Metrics

In the world of mobile messaging apps everyone seems to want to be top dog, so they release the most impressive metrics. Of courses, this makes it difficult to gauge the success of the apps.

In the world of mobile messaging apps everyone seems to want to be top dog, so they release the most impressive metrics. Of courses, this  makes it difficult to gauge the success of the apps.

Case in point: Canadian based app Kik, announced that it had crossed 100 million users and Japan-based Line boasted 300 million users last month. However, AllThingsD contributor Liz Gannes, the spokespeople for these sites refused to share the number of active users, when asked for more detailed figures.

To shame

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