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Signal makes Google strike organizer Meredith Whittaker its first president
Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has hired former Google manager and tech critic Meredith Whittaker as its first president.
Signal says third-party data breach exposed 1,900 phone numbers
Signal has warned that a Twilio breach exposed 1,900 user phone numbers, and at least a few of those accounts came under attack.
The merged Google Meet app lets you host group Spotify and YouTube sessions
Google's merger of Meet and Duo includes live sharing for Spotify and YouTube streams.
Google decided having two apps called Meet was a good idea
Google is merging Meet features into its Duo video calling app, but the old app isn't going anywhere.
DHS begins criminal investigation over deleted Secret Service texts from January 6th
Homeland Security has opened a criminal investigation into the Secret Service deleting messages relating to the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot.
Anonymous social app Yik Tak left users' precise locations exposed
The anonymous chat app Yik Yak had a flaw that let intruders get your precise location.
Paid Telegram features appear in latest beta
The messaging app may soon charge for some reaction emoji and stickers as part of a premium option.
WhatsApp is adding reaction emoji and better misinformation controls
WhatsApp is introducing reaction emoji for chats, and group admins can delete false or otherwise problematic messages.
WhatsApp makes voice messaging less of a chore
You'll be able to pause and draft messages while recording and listen to them outside of chats.
Twitter DM search now works the way you'd expect
Twitter now lets you search DMs for specific messages using keywords and names.
Brazil reverses its Telegram ban after just two days
The company says it wasn't getting the Supreme Court's emails.
How Telegram found itself at the heart of the Ukrainian conflict
Telegram is far less well-known than WhatsApp, and yet it's become a vital tool.
Slack is struggling to get back to work (updated)
Slack is down for some users, with many unable to use the service at all in the morning.
Facebook plays catch-up with new features for Messenger encrypted chats
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now have many of the features of their insecure counterparts, including reactions, stickers and typing indicators.
WhatsApp is nearly ready to migrate Android chats to iPhone
The latest WhatsApp iOS beta includes code references to a feature for chat history migration.
Snapchat adds bitmoji reactions and threaded replies to chats
Other new features include emoji-driven polls in stories and snaps.
Telegram adds iMessage-style reactions and hidden text for spoilers
You'll be able to translate messages as well.
Instagram will 'double down' on video in 2022 and focus on Reels
Adam Mosseri, who runs the platform, said the team will place an onus on creators, transparency and messaging next year.
WhatsApp on the web lets you create your own stickers
WhatsApp's web version now has a sticker creator that makes your images chat-friendly.
Google Messages will display iMessage reactions as emoji
It's a fix to a long-standing annoyance for Android users.