How to check if a phone number is on WhatsApp
A little known feature in Facebook’s WhatsApp software allows you to see if a particular phone number has been registered with the service before trying to message it.
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How to reveal the hidden Dark Mode setting in Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger for iPhone and iPad is testing pure Dark Mode. The option is currently hidden within the app’s settings interface and must be unlocked to use. We show you how.
How to hide alerts for group texts on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Want to hide alerts for group text messages? You can mute those notifications easily on iPhone, iPad, and Mac and here’s how.
How to leave a group text on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Group texts are great for communicating with several people at one time. But when the conversation is over and you want to leave, here’s how to do it.
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.
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.
How to send voice messages on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Send a lasting memory or share an important conversation. This tutorial shows you how to send voice messages on iPhone, iPad and Mac.