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		acchow on Aug 3, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Insiders say Google was interested in buying Snap ... Whatsapp is probably much more valuable to Facebook than to anyone else. Could Google really significantly monetize Whatsapp? It seems Facebook can't - but at least Facebook can ensure their other revenue streams aren't decimated by free-and-fast Whatsapp.

sjg007 on Aug 3, 2017 [–]

Google needs a messenger + profile play. Snapchat can add profiles (if they don't have one already).

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