The state’s chat apps Premium 1 min read Livemint( with inputs from PTI ) With networks, me-toos and latecomers are at an enormous disadvantage because the No. 1 already has a vast sprawl and this in itself is its big attraction. Even superior rivals can fail. For us to make headway, we’d need apps that are globally ahead of the concept curve Share Via Read Full Story The government, it seems, has decided to take head-on the privacy concerns generated by WhatsApp’s controversial data policy by setting up its own online chat platforms. A couple of them, called Samvad (conversation) and Sandes (message), are reported to be in their testing phase. Both are likely to be for public use, or just one, though another app just for government communication could be on its way as well.