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WhatsApp finally has a drafts feature
WhatsApp has finally launched a drafts feature for messages. Yeah. It certainly took a long time.
Lawrence Bonk11.15.2024
WhatsApp will soon let users add contacts from any device
WhatsApp will soon let users add contacts from any device. The primary phone will no longer be a requirement.
Lawrence Bonk10.22.2024
Russia and Venezuela have blocked encrypted messaging app Signal
Venezuela and Russia have blocked access to the Signal messaging app.
Danny Gallagher08.09.2024
WhatsApp hits 100 million monthly active US users
WhatsApp is growing in the US, with one-tenth of the daily users coming from Texas alone.
Sarah Fielding07.25.2024
Uh-oh: ICQ is shutting down on June 26
ICQ will stop working on June 26, according to it website.
Mariella Moon05.25.2024
WhatsApp's new chat filters make it easier to find unread messages
WhatsApp has announced All, Groups and Unread Chat Filters for users.
Sarah Fielding04.17.2024
Signal usernames will keep your phone number private
You'll soon be able to create a unique username on Signal, which you can share with others via a link or QR code, instead of your phone number.
Richard Lai02.21.2024
Google Messages APK suggests you may soon able to edit messages after they're sent
A recent Google Messages beta included code fragments suggesting that users will be able to edit texts after they're sent.
Kris Holt12.11.2023
Discord overhauls its mobile app with new tabs, messaging features and more
It also introduced a Midnight theme for a pure black background.
Sarah Fielding12.05.2023
WhatsApp tests feature that could open it up to other messaging apps
The latest WhatsApp beta contains a new screen called Third-party chats that may allow it to work with other messaging apps.
Steve Dent09.11.2023
WhatsApp adds Telegram-style video messages
You can now send instant WhatsApp video messages to show your friends what's happening.
Jon Fingas07.28.2023
WhatsApp will keep your phone number completely private in community chats
WhatsApp beta testers can now use a feature that keeps their phone number truly private in communities.
Jon Fingas07.12.2023
BeReal is testing a direct messaging feature called RealChat
BeReal has introduced a private messaging feature called RealChat, allowing it to boast a function found on major social media apps.
Steve Dent06.01.2023
WhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messages
Starting today, WhatsApp users have a 15-minute window in which they can edit sent messages. You'll be able to fix typos or make other changes.
Kris Holt05.22.2023
WhatsApp's new privacy feature locks sensitive chats and hides them from notifications
WhatsApp just announced a new feature called “Chat Lock” that should allow users to keep certain conversations more private. It works by allowing you to place conversations in locked folders that are only accessible via biometrics or a current password.
Lawrence Bonk05.15.2023
WhatsApp lets you save disappearing messages
You'll soon be able to save important info in a WhatsApp disappearing messages chat. However, senders have the final say and can still set their messages to delete when the usual timer expires.
Kris Holt04.21.2023
WhatsApp is reportedly experimenting with private newsletters
WhatsApp code hints that you may soon get to create private newsletters for your friends.
Jon Fingas02.22.2023
Samsung says the Galaxy S23 protects against malware hidden in image attachments
Message Guard isolates images you receive via Samsung Messages and Google Messages from the rest of your device. It checks them for malicious code.
Kris Holt02.17.2023
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expect
Facebook Messenger's encrypted chats now include many features from unprotected conversations, including custom emoji and themes.
Jon Fingas01.23.2023
WhatsApp now supports Meta's bitmoji-like avatars
WhatsApp now supports Meta's decidedly bitmoji-like avatars for use as stickers.
Jon Fingas12.07.2022