Earlier this year, when WhatsApp began sending messages to users over its controversial privacy policy, billions of users worldwide began using alternative apps for messaging and audio-video calling.
Users downloaded an app called Telegram, Signals, as well as an app called Bip, introduced by Turkish experts.
Following the introduction of the app, Turkey instructed government officials to use Bip for communication, while Rajab Tayyab Ardawan announced to use this app as an alternative to WhatsApp, in addition, he was also using Telegram.
According to Turkish media reports, people are abandoning WhatsApp and turning to Turkish social platform Bip due to the fears of personal information being leaked. The report states that the number of users downloading Bip worldwide is increasing day by day.
Public opinion was also expressed in the port, with users saying that "video calls are better on Bip than on WhatsApp, while more than a thousand people can be added to a group here, in addition to various official channels." Features like subscriptions are also available on the app.
The use of this app has increased tremendously in Muslim, countries, users say that they prefer Bip because it is Turkish-made, and they are proud to use this app. As of January 16, the Google Play Store had more than 50 million users worldwide downloading Bip and creating their own accounts.
The app includes great features like instant translation in 106 languages and currency exchange, while users can also take advantage of other features including free audio video calling.
Bip also includes an audio-video group calling feature, which allows 10 users to talk to each other on a call at the same time, and its ring tone is different from other apps.