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WhatsApp to let users appeal bans in-app
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp is working on a new process that will let users appeal account bans from within its app, according to features uncovered in the latest beta.
WhatsApp testing view-once mode for photos and videos like Snapchat
By Stephen Warwick published
A new feature in the beta version of WhatsApp could soon let iOS users send photos and videos within a view-once mode like Snapchat.
Introducing Slack Huddles — for those meetings that could be emails but are now calls
By Oliver Haslam published
Slack is trying to reproduce all of those quick chats we used to have around the office by putting them into its app.
WhatsApp could get a new voice message flow that will allow pauses and more
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is now testing a change in the way users record voice messages by adding the ability to pause recordings and listen back to what was said.
Microsoft CEO welcomes Apple to bring iMessage to Windows
By Joe Wituschek published
During an interview with The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said iMessage is welcome on Windows.
Slack is rolling out new a new Scheduled Send feature on desktop and mobile
By Oliver Haslam published
Slack is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to schedule a new message for sending at a later time.
WhatsApp is testing a new method of dealing with archived chats
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new way for users to deal with archived chats, including the ability to have them remain archived even when a new message is received.
WhatsApp is testing sticker suggestions based on what you type
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new feature on iPhone that will suggest a sticker based on what a user is typing.
Another report ponders if iMessage is getting a huge update at WWDC
By Joe Wituschek published
A new breakdown from MacRumors has pieced together a theory that iMessage may be the center of attention at this year's WWDC.
WhatsApp confirms big new features on the way, including potential iPad support
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp sues Indian government over new rules on 'traceable' messages
By Stephen Warwick last updated
WhatsApp is suing the Indian government over new laws that would require it to make its messages 'traceable'.
WhatsApp could soon let users move chats to a different phone number
By Stephen Warwick published
New information from WhatsApp's beta software indicates the app may soon let users migrate their chats to a different number.
WhatsApp is testing disappearing messages for the privacy-conscious
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is currently testing a feature that will have messages automatically disappear once read.
WhatsApp says it won't delete accounts that don't accept privacy changes
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp sticker suggestions are now being tested ahead of likely launch
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that suggests stickers based on the words being typed.
Brazilians can now send and receive money via WhatsApp Pay
By Oliver Haslam published
People in Brazil can now take advantage of WhatsApp Pay on their iPhones.
Apple executive Eddy Cue tried to bring iMessage to Android in 2013
By Joe Wituschek published
According to newly released deposition documents in the Epic v. Apple trial, Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi discussed bringing iMessage to Android.
You can now talk to Best Buy's customer service team through iMessage
By Joe Wituschek published
Best Buy is the latest company to adopt Business Chat, Apple's feature that lets customers message a business through iMessage.
Facebook could face German intervention over controversial WhatsApp changes
By Stephen Warwick published
A German data regulator is seeking an order that could halt Facebook's planned changes to WhatsApp and its data policies, a move that was met with strong pushback earlier this year.
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