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WhatsApp is adding a 'best quality' setting for sending photos and videos
It's not clear when you'll be able to use it, though.
Amazon buys the secure messaging platform Wickr
Amazon has bought the secure messaging platform Wickr to offer secure messaging. It's meant for AWS, but it raises other possibilities.
The Android Messages app now offers end-to-end encryption
It's only available in one-on-one conversations for now.
WhatsApp is finally figuring out true multi-device support
WhatsApp has revealed that multi-device support is coming soon, letting you chat across four devices.
Twitter finally brings DM search to Android
Nearly two years after introducing a search feature to DMs on iOS and the web, Twitter is finally bringing the update to Android.
Signal hacked Cellebrite's phone hacking software used by law enforcement
After the cellphone hacking company Cellebrite said it had figured out a way to access the secure messaging app Signal, Signal said that it's turning the tables.
Sorry, judges, encrypted chat is not like a private thought
A judge recently claimed that encrypted messages are similar to private thoughts. We, and the FBI, bed to differ.
Slack Connect now lets you DM people outside your work bubble
Slack has unveiled a Connect feature that lets you DM virtually anyone, even if they're outside your company — helpful in the work-from-home era.
Microsoft is reportedly 'in the running' to buy Discord for more than $10 billion
Discord is reportedly up for sale with a price that could go over $10 billion.
Signal's encrypted messaging app stops working in China
One of the last Western social media apps available in China, Signal, has now gone dark in the nation.
Android update adds scheduled texts and improves accessibility
The changes include a password checkup tool, dark mode for Google Maps, Assistant lock screen cards, revamped TalkBack screen reader and scheduled Messages. Android Auto is also getting custom wallpapers, voice-activated games and a privacy screen.
Google pulls Element's Android chat app over content it doesn't control (updated)
Google has pulled Element's federated chat app from the Play Store for allegedly propagating abuse that's outside of its control.
WhatsApp uses Stories to try and assuage users' privacy fears
WhatsApp is using Status messages (aka Stories) in a bid to reassure US and UK users that it protects their privacy.
Telegram makes it easier to import your WhatsApp chat history
Telegram has introduced the ability to import your chat history from rivals like WhatsApp — in time to support the wave of people leaving Facebook's service.
Telegram took down 'hundreds' of calls for violence from public US channels
Following an increasing number of reports in early January, Telegram says it took decisive action against US channels that advocated violence.
Signal recovers from a day-long service outage
Signal has recovered after more than a day of service issues due to an influx of WhatsApp users.
Senator asks social networks, carriers to preserve evidence from Capitol riot
Senator Mark Warner has sent letters to Facebook, Twitter, carriers and other companies asking them to preserve evidence from the US Capitol riot.
WhatsApp set an all-time record for calls on New Year's Eve
WhatsApp had its most calls in a single day on New Year's Eve as the pandemic forced people to have virtual get-togethers.
Telegram channels will start getting ads next year
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says you won’t see the startup sell to a company like Facebook, but starting in 2021, it will begin serving ads to cover some of its costs.
WhatsApp accuses Apple of double standard on data privacy labels
WhatsApp claims Apple's data privacy labels are anti-competitive as they don't apply to iMessage and might scare away users.