Comment by Mafana0

> whatever you're sending over WhatsApp is likely going to be used by FB

The article links to the technical white paper[0] which explains why your points are invalid.

> I'm still inclined to trust apple's iMessage a bit more

Do you have any proof why iMessage is more secure or is that statement also baseless?

[0]: https://www.whatsapp.com/security/WhatsApp-Security-Whitepap...