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WhatsApp's new chat filters make it easier to find unread messages
WhatsApp has announced All, Groups and Unread Chat Filters for users.
Telegram takes on WhatsApp with business-focused features
Telegram users will get access to the app's new business features for free -- if they have a paid Premium account.
Discord will soon offer more games and apps inside its chats
Discord just announced that it's releasing a development SDK for people to make games and apps that are directly embedded in chats. The software tool rolls out on March 18.
Slack’s new generative AI features include thread summaries and conversational search
Slack has finally unleashed its generative AI toolset, which auto-generates thread summaries and channel recaps. There’s also daily channel summaries and conversation-based search.
Fitness app Strava finally lets users message each other
Strava app users can now send other profiles messages in either direct one-on-one chats or in groups.
Messenger's encrypted chats expand to more users ahead of full rollout later this year
Meta is considerably expanding Messenger's encryption feature, rolling it out to "millions more people's chats" starting today.
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.
Google brings its predictive smart compose feature to Chat
Google's Slack-like business app Chat, previously known as Hangouts, is getting an AI update.
Discord will force you to update your username
Discord is making "big changes" to how identities work on the platform, a move that will force you to change your username
WhatsApp will soon let users choose when group chats expire
If you've ever created a WhatsApp group chat for a single event, then kept forgetting to delete it for years, there's an upcoming feature you may appreciate.
WhatsApp will make it easier to reject updates to its terms of service
WhatsApp has agreed to make it easier to reject policy updates after reaching an agreement with the EU.
WhatsApp is reportedly experimenting with private newsletters
WhatsApp code hints that you may soon get to create private newsletters for your friends.
WhatsApp is finally adding picture-in-picture support for iOS video calls
Facebook parent company Meta has begun rolling out a WhatsApp update that adds picture-in-picture support for video calls on iOS.
Microsoft explains Bing's bizarre AI chat behavior
Microsoft launched its Bing AI chat product for the Edge browser last week, and it's been in the news ever since — but not always for the right reasons.
Telegram’s latest update adds real-time message translation
With its first update of 2023, Telegram is making it easier to communicate with people who might speak a different language than you.
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.
WhatsApp now supports Meta's bitmoji-like avatars
WhatsApp now supports Meta's decidedly bitmoji-like avatars for use as stickers.
Microsoft Teams takes on Facebook groups with community hubs
Microsoft Teams now has community hubs that let you organize your local sports team or carpooling group.
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield is leaving Salesforce in January
Slack CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield is leaving the company in January, continuing a shakeup at the San Francisco-based software company.
Discord server owners in the US can now create their own subscriptions
Discord creators in the US can now charge for subscriptions to their servers that include custom perks.