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09.06.19

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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

08.28.19

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The safest messaging apps

Not all encrypted messaging apps are the same.

By C. Ip, 08.28.19

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08.14.19

You can chat with Shopify stores from virtually anywhere

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You can chat with Shopify stores from virtually anywhere

No more having to rely on Apple or Facebook.

By J. Fingas, 08.14.19

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08.13.19

Facebook paid people to transcribe Messenger voice chats

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Facebook paid people to transcribe Messenger voice chats

It has already 'paused' the practice.

By J. Fingas, 08.13.19

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08.11.19

Telegram's silent messages keep your conversations low-key

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Telegram's silent messages keep your conversations low-key

There's also a slow mode for busy group chats.

By J. Fingas, 08.11.19

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08.04.19

Google Assistant can read out text replies on WhatsApp and Telegram

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Google Assistant can read out text replies on WhatsApp and Telegram

You won't have to reach for your phone to hear a response.

By J. Fingas, 08.04.19

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07.22.19

WhatsApp comes to millions of basic cellphones running KaiOS

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WhatsApp comes to millions of basic cellphones running KaiOS

It's now available for devices around the world.

By J. Fingas, 07.22.19

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06.17.19

Google takes control of bringing next-gen texting to Android

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Google takes control of bringing next-gen texting to Android

You might not have to wait for your carrier.

By J. Fingas, 06.17.19

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05.20.19

TikTok's owner launches chat app with a focus on communities

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TikTok's owner launches chat app with a focus on communities

Flipchat blends messaging with forums, chat groups and social feeds.

By J. Fingas, 05.20.19

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05.17.19

Slack fixes bug that could have let hackers intercept downloads

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Slack fixes bug that could have let hackers intercept downloads

The glitch was in the Windows desktop app, and it seems no users were affected.

By K. Holt, 05.17.19

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Messaging

Vulnerability lets text messages steal emails from Android phones

The safest messaging apps

You can chat with Shopify stores from virtually anywhere

Facebook paid people to transcribe Messenger voice chats

Telegram's silent messages keep your conversations low-key

Google Assistant can read out text replies on WhatsApp and Telegram

WhatsApp comes to millions of basic cellphones running KaiOS

Google takes control of bringing next-gen texting to Android

TikTok's owner launches chat app with a focus on communities

Slack fixes bug that could have let hackers intercept downloads

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