FTC v. Meta: the antitrust battle over Instagram and WhatsApp
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WhatsApp investor Sequoia saw Facebook as the app’s ‘most significant threat.’
In a 2012 document, Sequoia noted that Apple had entered the messaging market with the launch of iMessage but that “penetration has been modest and we know of no multi-platform ambitions in Cupertino.” On the other hand, the investor warned, “Facebook is the most significant threat given their user base, exceptional user engagement and willingness to support all the major mobile platforms.”
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