Kimbho threatens to replace WhatsApp in India

The IM giant, WhatsApp, could lose its place in India with the new Kimbho app, thanks to its new features would to become an alternative for users.

The name & # 39; Kimbho & # 39; is a Hindu expression that is used to greet informally. The application makes it possible to make video calls, send images as well as text and voice messages, also offering the option of using a wide range of "stickers".

A trial version of Kimbho was launched on May 30 and added about 300 thousand downloads, unfortunately Google Play and App Store have eliminated the application of their stores the next day due to a security problem. The developers say the final version of Kimbho will be released in two months.

The creators of Kimbho aim to move WhatsApp to India, a country that has more than 230 million users and which has more than 1,300 million inhabitants.

"Why can not we build ours? Messenger with superior features that people can trust and maintain user data in India?", Acharya Balkrishna

Balkrishna said that people need of an alternative so that it remains positive that Kimbho will become in the most used instant messaging application in India