WhatsApp tests feature that could open it up to other messaging appsIt's reportedly preparing to comply with EU laws that require chat interoperability.By S. Dent, 09.11.2023
WhatsApp adds Telegram-style video messagesYou can record minute-long clips to show what you're doing.By J. Fingas, 07.28.2023
WhatsApp will keep your phone number completely private in community chatsYou won't risk giving away your digits when you react to messages.By J. Fingas, 07.12.2023
BeReal is testing a direct messaging feature called RealChatIt will launch with blocking and reporting features.By S. Dent, 06.01.2023
WhatsApp finally lets you fix typos in sent messagesYou'll have 15 minutes to make edits.By K. Holt, 05.22.2023
WhatsApp's new privacy feature locks sensitive chats and hides them from notificationsYou can put conversations in biometrically locked folders. By L. Bonk, 05.15.2023
WhatsApp lets you save disappearing messagesBut senders can still set them to delete when the usual timer expires.By K. Holt, 04.21.2023
WhatsApp is reportedly experimenting with private newslettersYou wouldn't have to update friends in chat.By J. Fingas, 02.22.2023
Samsung says the Galaxy S23 protects against malware hidden in image attachmentsThe Message Guard feature is designed to prevent zero-click exploits via messaging apps.By K. Holt, 02.17.2023
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expectMeta is also expanding tests that make encryption the default.By J. Fingas, 01.23.2023
WhatsApp now supports Meta's bitmoji-like avatarsFor those moments when plain emoji and stickers won't do.By J. Fingas, 12.07.2022
Microsoft Teams takes on Facebook groups with community hubsYour company's video chat app can now organize your softball team.By J. Fingas, 12.07.2022
Google Messages starts testing end-to-end encryption for RCS group textsIt couldn't resist taking a dig at Apple's lack of RCS support, though.By K. Holt, 12.02.2022
LinkedIn's Focused Inbox sifts through spammy DMs so you don't have toThe feature is starting to roll out today. By I. Bonifacic, 12.01.2022
WhatsApp now helps you search for businessesYou won't have to switch apps to find a local shop.By J. Fingas, 11.17.2022
Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android appWhile it may be inconvenient, the move could make messaging more secure.By K. Holt, 10.13.2022
Signal makes Google strike organizer Meredith Whittaker its first presidentShe founded Google's Open Research Group and is a senior AI advisor to the FTC. By S. Dent, 09.07.2022
Signal says third-party data breach exposed 1,900 phone numbersA hacker targeted at least a few accounts after the Twilio breach.By J. Fingas, 08.15.2022
The merged Google Meet app lets you host group Spotify and YouTube sessionsYou can also play games with the live sharing feature.By J. Fingas, 08.11.2022
Google decided having two apps called Meet was a good ideaDuo's name change will make things awkward for a while.By J. Fingas, 08.03.2022