WhatsApp tests feature that hides your "Last Seen" status
The new setting is being rolled out to beta testers
Planned Amazon internal chat app reportedly banned words such as "restrooms," "vaccine," and "slave labor"
Union-related terms were also on the blacklist
Franz lets you combine messaging services and multiple accounts into a single app
Franz integrates multiple messaging services (and different accounts) for WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger into one app. The free version allows up to 3 services.
Signal is the go-to app for true private messaging
Using end-to-end encrypted messaging can make data inaccessible to those that wish to collect it. Signal is the gold standard for private messaging apps (desktop and mobile), it is free and open source.
What Ever Happened to MSN Messenger?
It was the late 90s, social media platforms like Facebook didn't yet exist, texting was in its infancy, email was very popular, instant messaging was up for the taking and Microsoft took notice.
WhatsApp desktop app no longer requires your phone to be online
Whether you're at home or work, WhatsApp desktop makes your Windows/Mac the ultimate messaging machine. The latest version lets you link up to 4 devices and 1 phone, but don't need the latter to be online.
Messaging Apps: Encrypted or not? WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, Zoom, etc.
Using end-to-end encrypted messaging services can make this data inaccessible to third parties and protection from bad actors. So the question is, which popular messaging apps use end-to-end encryption?
Major SMS routing company admits it had been hacked for five years
Billions of text messages worldwide could have been compromised
Telegram is the best alternative when WhatsApp goes down
Stay connected with everyone, plus share documents and videos up to 1GB – and do it all privately thanks to heavily encrypted messages. It's free and multi-platform.
Microsoft is not giving up on Skype, announces several new features and design changes for the app
Skype is getting under-the-hood improvements, new themes and a redesigned interface over the coming months
WhatsApp is testing encrypted cloud backups on Android
Just make sure you don't forget your backup password
Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption to Android Messages users
Provided they've switched on RCS messaging
Apple is bringing FaceTime to Android and Windows... kind of
It's better than nothing
Telegram's Pavel Durov criticizes Apple for selling 'overpriced, obsolete hardware' from the 'Middle Ages'
Founder of popular messaging app gave scathing comments on the iPhone, Apple's closed ecosystem and Cupertino's relations with China
Discord has reportedly walked away from buyout talks with Microsoft
It might consider a public offering instead
PSA: Discord and Slack links are being used by hackers to distribute malware
Think twice about clicking on links
Microsoft reportedly in talks to acquire Discord for over $10 billion
Another high-profile gaming investment for Microsoft to boost its Xbox business
WhatsApp adds one-to-one voice and video calling to its desktop app
WhatsApp's desktop app gets some much-needed functionality
Telegram gets auto-deleting messages, expiring invite links and more in latest update
End-to-end encryption is still limited to secret chats
What Ever Happened to AIM?
One of the greatest tools to be spun out of AOL was its instant messaging client, affectionately known as AIM. Released in the spring of 1997 it allowed users to register an online handle, create buddy lists, and chat with friends in near real-time.
5 alternatives to using WhatsApp in 2021
Privacy conscious users should look at Signal, Telegram and other messaging services
Annoying iOS 14 glitch drops SMS messages for thousands of users
You didn't want to read that message did you?
Microsoft Teams now offers free "all day" video and voice calling
All you need is a personal Microsoft account