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WhatsApp now back on Google Play Store, after a day’s absence

Users can download the app on Android phones by just typing WhatsApp on the search box of the Google Play Store.

SNS | New Delhi | October 12, 2019 1:40 pm

WhatsApp now back on Google Play Store, after a day’s absence

WhatsApp. (Photo: IANS)

Social massaging App WhatsApp on Saturday confirmed that the app was now back on the Google App store after its sudden disappearance.

New users can download the app on Android phones by just typing WhatsApp on the search box of the Google Play Store.

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Users on Friday reported that the Facebook-owned instant chat messenger app disappeared from the Google Play Store.

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Unfortunately, the reason for the short absence remains unclear.

Due to the sudden disappearance, those who were looking to join WhatsApp for the first time were not able to install it via the Play Store.

(With input from agencies)

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