Social media applications have begun to take up more and more space in every aspect of our lives. It is a fact that social media applications, which quickly incorporate the popular features of each other or new applications in the industry, have also changed our communication language.
Although they are still not good at sending large files, the development of social media applications in other areas makes our lives much easier. We should not forget the role of smartphones in this process of social media.
When considered historically, the emergence of iPhones and the widespread use of social media applications date back to the same period. Of course, it is a fact that the early days of social media were different from the current situation.
At first, it was not possible to make a photo album or add videos on Facebook. In the beginning, it was fashionable to add old friends via Facebook and send mostly virtual gifts. It took a while for companies to start using this platform.
Similarly, Twitter, formerly known as Twitter, now known as X, where countries or celebrities publish many of their statements, had 140 characters in its early days and was mostly used to gather for protests.
The change that started with WhatsApp
While these two applications are mostly used for meeting old friends or organizing something, there has been a change in text messaging applications thanks to WhatsApp. Later, with the arrival of the calling feature, it became possible to call acquaintances all over the world for free. Recently, the ability to send HD Video has also been added to the application.
Looking at WhatsApp, it was seen that the post size was quite small in the early days, but larger posts were made possible over time. At this point, it should not be forgotten that WhatsApp wants to avoid losing too many users to Telegram, one of its competitors. In fact, the social media application recently launched the feature of sending messages to users. The way has been paved for the use of WhatsApp for some notes to be taken just like that.
Importance of Periscope
Meanwhile, Periscope, which was once very popular among social media applications, should not be forgotten. Following the success of this application, almost every social media application has launched the ability to broadcast live. Thus, any violations of rights or some developments were immediately announced to the world by the people present.
Fraud on social media
However, the rapid development of social media and those who cannot keep up with it have started to become victims of some scams.
Those who buy stocks or cryptocurrencies based on the investment advice given in the channels opened on Telegram, and those who send money to addresses they do not know are a few examples of those who fall into these traps.
Recently, a type of fraud carried out on WhatsApp has been hurting many people. With the application, notifications are sent to some people’s phones and they request money. For example, money is demanded from people using the excuse of canceling a product purchased online or canceling an appointment. At this point, the use of some images containing logos of state institutions makes it easier for people to fall into the trap.
Although social media applications will continue to make our lives easier, it should not be forgotten that fraudsters can also hurt innocent citizens through this application.
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