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11.20.19

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WhatsApp banned over 400,000 accounts during Brazil's election

It shows the challenge WhatsApp faced in curbing misinformation.

By J. Fingas, 11.20.19

11.14.19

Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US

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Mobile

Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US

So long as you use Android Messages, that is.

By J. Fingas, 11.14.19

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11.06.19

WhatsApp gives you more ways to avoid annoying group chats

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WhatsApp gives you more ways to avoid annoying group chats

You can exclude people within your contacts.

By J. Fingas, 11.06.19

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10.27.19

Trick allows RCS messaging on virtually any Android phone

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Mobile

Trick allows RCS messaging on virtually any Android phone

You don't have to wait for Google or your carrier -- at least, for now.

By J. Fingas, 10.27.19

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10.18.19

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Mobile

Verizon and T-Mobile aren't supporting RCS on the Pixel 4 at launch

The companies haven't confirmed whether or not they'll support RCS later on.

By C. Fisher, 10.18.19

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10.17.19

Google Voice users can start calls and send messages with Siri

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Services

Google Voice users can start calls and send messages with Siri

But it oddly still doesn't work with Google Assistant.

By K. Holt, 10.17.19

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10.03.19

Instagram's Threads is a camera app for sharing with your closest friends

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Internet

Instagram's Threads is a camera app for sharing with your closest friends

It's a private space where you can share photos, videos and status.

By E. Alvarez, 10.03.19

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10.01.19

WhatsApp tests disappearing messages in its Android app

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Security

WhatsApp tests disappearing messages in its Android app

There's no indication of when the feature will be publicly available.

By C. Fisher, 10.01.19

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09.28.19

Treaty would force Facebook to share encrypted chats with UK police

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Politics

Treaty would force Facebook to share encrypted chats with UK police

Whether or not authorities get what they want is another matter.

By J. Fingas, 09.28.19

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09.06.19

Vulnerability lets text messages steal emails from Android phones

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Vulnerability lets text messages steal emails from Android phones

Devices from Samsung, LG, Huawei and Sony are affected.

By J. Fingas, 09.06.19

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Messaging

WhatsApp banned over 400,000 accounts during Brazil's election

Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the US

WhatsApp gives you more ways to avoid annoying group chats

Trick allows RCS messaging on virtually any Android phone

Verizon and T-Mobile aren't supporting RCS on the Pixel 4 at launch

Google Voice users can start calls and send messages with Siri

Instagram's Threads is a camera app for sharing with your closest friends

WhatsApp tests disappearing messages in its Android app

Treaty would force Facebook to share encrypted chats with UK police

Vulnerability lets text messages steal emails from Android phones

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