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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Twitter is now starting to test the ability to send private voice messages
You may soon be able to record an audio message and send it to another Twitter user privately through the app’s Direct Messages feature.
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.
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.
WhatsApp gains QR codes for contacts, macOS Dark Mode support, animated stickers & more
The update brings animated stickers and QR contacts, in addition to Dark Mode support on the desktop/web and the ability to conduct fullscreen group calls.
Never miss a reply again with Unreplied, a Mac app that shows unanswered iMessages
That unread badge count driving you crazy? With Unreplied, you’ll never forget to reply to a text because every message you may have missed will be sitting in the macOS menu bar.
