BiP (software) explained
BiP |
Other Names: | BiP – Messaging, Voice and Video Calling |
Developer: | Lifecell Ventures Cooperatief U.A. |
Website: | www.bip.com |
BiP is a freeware instant messaging application developed by Lifecell Ventures Cooperatief U.A., a subsidiary of Turkcell incorporated in the Netherlands.[1] It allows users to send text messages, voice messages and video calling, and it can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, and Huawei AppGallery.[2] [3] BiP has over 53 million users worldwide,[4] and was first released in 2013.[5]
Functions
BiP is a secure,[6] and free communication platform. BiP allows making video and audio calls, allows sharing images, videos and location. BiP includes instant translations to 106 languages and exchange rates.[7] President Erdoğan's Communications Office opposed WhatsApp's enforcement of its updated privacy policy and announced that Erdoğan left WhatsApp and opened an account in Telegram and BiP. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has announced that it will move information groups to BiP for the same reason.[8]
Others
Banglalink announced a BiP messenger partnership in Bangladesh[9] [10] [11] The Communications Office of President Erdoğan opposed WhatsApp's enforcement of its updated privacy policy and announced that Erdoğan left WhatsApp and opened an account in Telegram and BiP. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has announced that it will move information groups to BiP for the same reason.
The CEO of BiP is Burak Akinci.
The number of downloads of the app is 80 million globally.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: 2021-01-12. Whatsapp controversy: Turkey's top officials, institutions switch to new messaging app. 2021-01-16. ARY NEWS. en-US.
- Web site: Cumhurbaşkanımız Erdogan haberleşme uygulamaları BiP ve Telegram'a katıldı.. 2021-01-12. Cumhurbaşkanımız Erdogan haberleşme uygulamaları BiP ve Telegram’a katıldı.. tr.
- Web site: BiP – Messaging, Voice and Video Calling - Apps on Google Play. 2021-01-13. play.google.com. en.
- Web site: Turkey: Local messaging apps boom after WhatsApp update. aa.com.tr. 2021-01-13. 2021-01-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20210113033233/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-local-messaging-apps-boom-after-whatsapp-update/2105123. dead.
- News: 2021-01-10. WhatsApp Dropped by Erdogan After Facebook Privacy Changes. en. Bloomberg.com. 2021-01-16.
- Web site: 2021-05-07. Fast and secure Turkish messaging app BiP introduces group, chat import. 2021-05-17. Profit by Pakistan Today. en-US.
- Web site: 2015-11-27. Turkcell Launches Voice and Video Calls on Its IP-Based Communication Application BiP. 2021-01-13. www.businesswire.com. en.
- Web site: 2021-01-11. Turkey's top institutions switch from Whatsapp to BiP. TRT World.
- Web site: 2023-08-22 . Banglalink announces BiP messenger exclusive partnership in Bangladesh . 2024-04-13 . The Business Standard . en.
- Web site: VEON's Banglalink Announces Strategic Partnership with Digital Communication platform BiP in Bangladesh . 2024-04-13 . www.veon.com . en.
- Web site: 2024-04-12 . VEON's Banglalink Announces Strategic Partnership with Digital Communication platform BiP in Bangladesh . 2024-04-13 . markets.businessinsider.com . en.