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by sho_hn 2255 days ago
It's similar with KakaoTalk in Korea, which now also has a payment system in addition to acting as a regular bank, and allows you to buy various things including, say, hairdresser appointments. 93% smartphone market share.
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verst 2254 days ago
Kakao has a separate app for everything. Quite different from WeChat. KakaoTalk, KakaoTaxi, KakaoPay etc etc

I wouldn't say that those are all extremely well integrated with each other.

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sho_hn 2254 days ago
Sorta both - the hairdresser booking and other commerce is in the main messenger app.
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robjan 2255 days ago
Also Line, which is also used in many parts of East Asia.
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