The messaging app could soon start displaying adverts to users, according to WhatsApp’s co-founder, Brian Acton. WhatsApp was co-founded by Acton alongside Jan Koum back in 2009, but was purchased by Facebook in 2014. Speaking to Forbes, a WhatsApp spokesperson confirmed that the app will start displaying adverts in the ‘Status’ feature in 2019. Thanks to Facebook your favorite brands and products will now be throwing adverts to you on WhatsApp!!!" WhatsApp will start having adverts starting next year.

Source: Daily Mirror October 01, 2018 09:33 UTC