This archive report was first published on 3 August 2019.
Facebook's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp has been under scrutiny by antitrust regulators, who are examining whether the company acquired the platforms to neutralize rivals.
As part of its efforts to clarify its ownership, Facebook will soon be adding its name to Instagram and WhatsApp on the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.
According to a report by The Information, the changes come at a time when Facebook is facing criticism for its handling of user data, its experiments with social influencing, and its involvement with Cambridge Analytica.
It is unclear how this new development will affect the independence of the apps, which have been allowed to run independently for a long time.
Facebook's move may be seen as a step towards integrating its messaging platforms, including Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram, as previously hinted by Zuckerberg.
In Kenya, WhatsApp is the most used social app, followed closely by the Facebook app, according to a study by USIU in partnership with the U.S. Embassy.
