Viber 10 is here: a sleek new look, 2x faster, new privacy measures & more
Viber 10 welcomes you to your unified chat list, an overhauled call screen, additional privacy protections and other perks.
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How to require Face ID or Touch ID to protect your private conversations on WhatsApp
You can optionally strengthen your security and increase the privacy of your conversations on WhatsApp by requiring Face ID or Touch ID to unlock the app.
UK government spooks want to join encrypted chats and calls as an invisible eavesdropper
UK’s GCHQ is looking to take advantage of exploits like the group FaceTime bug to secretly join encrypted messaging and voice conversations as an invisible eavesdropper.
Zuckerberg: WhatsApp, Instagram & Messenger merger to create an iMessage-like layer for SMS
Merging your Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram chats might serve as an iMessage-like layer for SMS that would offer more functionality and security.
NYT: Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger chats
Facebook is planning to integrate chats from its messaging properties WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger in 2020.
Instagram launching walkie-talkie voice messaging feature in Direct
Voice messaging began rolling out globally on Instagram Direct today, allowing you to send short audio message to a contact in a walkie-talkie-like fashion.
Coming soon to Facebook Messenger: retracting sent messages
Facebook is working on a much-appreciated capability for Messenger that will permit users to retract a message, photo or other content from the chat thread. The unsend feature will let you delete a text within 10 minutes of sending it.
WhatsApp just launched stickers
In case you guys haven’t seen yet, WhatsApp just launched stickers. Our lives are complete now!
Facebook Messenger 4 coming: Dark Mode, easier navigation & more
Clutter removal, simplified navigation, a re-skinned interface that cuts down on the glare from your phone and other perks are here or coming soon with the new Messenger 4 update.
WhatsApp gains iPhone XS Max support, consecutive voice messages & more
WhatsApp for iPhone has been refreshed with support for iOS 12 and the new iPhone XS Max display resolution. The app comes with a redesigned interface for quick bubble actions and a new consecutive voice messaging feature.
WhatsApp testing Dark Mode & previewing videos in push notifications
Hidden code strings uncovered by eagle-eyed readers have indicated that the WhatsApp messaging app is testing a darkened interface in its iPhone app, as well as previewing videos in notifications.
Shortcuts Focus: texting multiple recipients in separate messages
This handy shortcut for your iOS 12+ device makes it easy to text multiple people at once via the Messages app but as individual SMS messages rather than a group chat. iDB shows you how to use and customize it to your liking.