COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FEATURES IN GLOBAL MESSAGING PLATFORMS: LESSONS FOR UZBEK DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

In recent years, global messaging applications such as Telegram, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Snapchat have become central to digital communication, each offering unique features tailored to user behavior, privacy expectations, and cultural preferences. Despite their popularity, these platforms are not fully optimized for the linguistic, social, and regulatory context of Uzbekistan. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the technical and functional aspects of leading messaging apps, with the aim of identifying best practices and feature gaps relevant to the potential development of a localized Uzbek messaging platform. Through systematic evaluation of UI/UX design, privacy mechanisms, content moderation, feature sets, and integration capabilities, we highlight the strengths and limitations of each platform. The analysis also considers sociocultural and infrastructural factors specific to Uzbekistan. The findings offer valuable insights for developers, policy-makers, and digital entrepreneurs interested in creating scalable, secure, and culturally adaptive communication tools for the Uzbek-speaking digital audience.