Facebook announces its new Messenger experience on Instagram is now rolling out
The Messenger and Instagram chats have now been officially merged into one, but the feature will start in a few countries around the world before expanding globally.
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Here is everything new and improved in Apple’s Messages app on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Keeping in touch has never been more essential. Thanks to the refreshed Messages app in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you can pin your favorite conversations, customize group photos, mention people in chats, use inline replies and more.
How to change your Slack username or display name in the app or online
If you need to change your Slack username or display name, we’ll show you how easy it is to do on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web.
How to change your Skype name in the app or online
Wondering how to change your Skype name? We’ll show you how to do this on iPhone and iPad, in desktop app for Mac, and online.
How to create an Instagram group video chat in a Messenger Room
For a cool way to get together with your followers, you can create an Instagram Messenger Room and chat with up to 50 people.
WhatsApp is testing new features to help you identify storage hogs
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is testing new storage-management tools, including a new feature that will let you clear all messages exchanged with a contact except starred.
Secure messaging app Telegram introduces end-to-end encrypted video calling
Services like Zoom and Apple’s FaceTime just got a new competitor in the video-calling space as the Telegram app starts rolling out end-to-end encrypted video calls.
Facebook begins integrating Instagram and Messenger chats
People who decide to merge their Instagram and Facebook Messenger chats into one service will also get to enjoy certain features from Messenger in Instagram Direct, including colorful bubbles and additional emoji reactions.
How to fact-check forwarded WhatsApp messages for misinformation
People now have the ability to fact-check received WhatsApp messages that have been forwarded many times, and this tutorial shows you how it’s done.
WhatsApp testing the ability to use the same user account on multiple devices
This would solve the major problem where losing your mobile phone number meant losing your WhatsApp account, too.
How to protect access to Facebook Messenger on your iPhone or iPad with Face ID or Touch ID
Keep those personal chats private and safe from the prying eyes. Here’s how to enable Face ID or Touch ID protection in Facebook Messenger on your iPhone and iPad.
How to filter messages on iPhone and iPad
Messages in iOS and iPadOS 14 brings a better filtering workflow thanks to an improved interface around this feature as there are no tabs to get in your way. Follow along with us to learn how to take advantage of enhanced message-filtering on your iPhone and iPad.
