A fake WhatsApp clone is showing up before the real version on the Play Store
As reported earlier by Android Authority, the WhatsApp dupe has racked up over 500,000 downloads and, at the time of writing, its.
The Verge reports: As reported earlier by Android Authority, the WhatsApp dupe has racked up over 500,000 downloads and, at the time of writing, its.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include WhatsApp, Play Store and Chrome.
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- WhatsApp, Play Store, Chrome, Reddit
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