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.
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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.
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.
Business Chat in Messages expands to UK, Japan, France, Germany & other countries
Apple’s Business Chat feature in the Messages app has expanded to select territories in Asia and Europe following its debut earlier this year in the US.
WhatsApp gains image and GIF previews in notifications, suspicious links feature & more
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is rolling out its notification extension support, as well as other improvements including Wallet support, a suspicious link feature and more.
How to use Skype’s end-to-end encrypted private conversations and calls
Skype’s end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations protect your texts and calls against eavesdropping and improve privacy by hiding the contents of your chats in notifications. Here’s how to use this handy security-minded feature in Skype for iOS and macOS.
WhatsApp rolls out group calling for voice and video with up to 4 participants simultaneously
WhatsApp users can now engage in group calls using voice and video with up to four people simultaneously, with end-to-end encryption and adaptive, reliable connections in different network conditions.