08.23.2020
WeChat user alliance sues Trump administration over threatened ban
They'll join TikTok in fighting the President's executive order.
Messaging
- 08.13.2020
Signal lets you see more info before you accept a message from a stranger
You can see a sender's profile before you accept their message or call.
A newsletter a day keeps the FOMO at bay.
Just enter your email and we'll take care of the rest:
Now available on your smart speaker and wherever you get your podcasts:
- 07.22.2020
Google adds emoji reactions to Messages on Android
The feature only works with RCS-compatible phones.
- 07.19.2020
OnePlus Nord will rely on Google's calling and messaging apps
OnePlus' budget phone won't use quite so much in-house software. - 06.30.2020
Discord is rebranding to shift away from gaming
The company says it wants to be more inclusive to all of its users. - 06.25.2020
Discord shuts down major 'Boogaloo' server over threats of violence
It's concerned the chats are inciting real-world attacks. - 06.21.2020
Google makes it easier to deregister your phone number for RCS messages
It could solve any missing text issues you may have after switching apps or platforms.
- 06.18.2020
Russia lifts its ban on Telegram
The app has become an important way to share official COVID-19 updates.
- 06.18.2020
Twitter DMs will be easier to access in Android 11
You can also expect tighter Facebook Messenger integration. - 06.05.2020
- 05.28.2020
Google's more secure, 'multi-platform' Chat app requires Chrome
It's a Progressive Web App version of the messaging service. - 05.26.2020
T-Mobile customers can send RCS messages to Android users worldwide
The protocol hits a major milestone. - 05.24.2020
Google is working on end-to-end encryption for RCS texts in Messages
Your next-gen texting may finally be secure. - 05.23.2020
Messages on the Mac may finally catch up to its iOS counterpart
An overhauled macOS app would share features with its mobile equivalents. - 05.13.2020
- 04.26.2020
China arrested former Huawei staff for talking about Iran deal online
It shows China's eagerness to defend its technological crown jewel. - 04.25.2020
WhatsApp claims spyware firm launched attacks with US servers
The NSO Group could face legal repercussions. - 04.24.2020
Telegram promises secure group video calls sometime this year
It’s looking to capitalize on Zoom’s security blunders.
