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WhatsApp has a cool new feature which will help you save time when trying to respond to your friends and family. In the coming weeks, look out for a three-button tab bar at the top of your chats.

Telegram has added the ability to create new custom stickers in the latest update. Just snap a picture and let the powerful editor crop out background objects, then make the edits you want.

WhatsApp is currently working to add third-party chat support to its app. A new video has appeared on the web, showing the possible onboarding process of the underdevelopment feature.

Beeper is working on a resigned version of its messaging app for the Android platform. Its CEO shared many details about the features of the app which are currently in the final testing phase.

Telegram has just released another big update. It includes one-time audio and video messages and the ability to see what time your messages were read at. There are also new features for Premium users.

Google released a new video as part of its "Get the Message" campaign pushing Apple to adopt RCS standards for messaging between iOS and Android. The animated video mocks Apple's SMS/MMS protocol.

The cross-app messaging between Instagram and Facebook could become a thing of the past. A leaked screenshot suggests Meta is considering pulling the plug on the feature later this year,

WhatsApp is reportedly enhancing its messaging features with new text formatting tools. These tools are especially ideal for developers and anyone who uses the app for work communication.

Skype has apologized for the push notification bug that caused repeated alerts. Some users reported receiving the same notification every hour. The firm says a new patch is on its way.

Telegram leaps a decade into the future with its Web App, jumping straight to v10 from v1. In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, it brings a boatload of features to its web app to bridge the gap.

WhatsApp Beta is testing a new feature that allows users to create custom stickers using AI. It uses Meta's secure technology, and users will be able to report inappropriate stickers.

Telegram has just turned 10 years old and to celebrate is releasing a spate of new features including Stories. Telegram Stories are unique because they let you edit them after publishing them.

WhatsApp is testing a multi-account feature for Android, allowing multiple accounts on a single device. Its availability is limited to beta, bringing flexibility to personal and work accounts.

WhatsApp introduces screen sharing and landscape mode for immersive video calls, allowing users to share screens like in Microsoft Teams. The feature is now available worldwide following beta testing.

If you are not able to access Slack right now then you are not alone. The collaboration app is currently facing a worldwide outage and the company is investigating the issue to mitigate the problem.

WhatsApp is rolling out contextual smart sticker suggestions to Android and iOS users. It also brings chat list filters, a mandatory timer for pinned messages and a new way to pair your devices.

WhatsApp is testing a flurry of features for its native Windows, Android and iOS apps. This week, they are working on bringing username, screen-sharing, and more to users through beta channels.

WhatsApp has added a new useful feature for users. Now, they can use WhatsApp on up to four smartphones using the same account. The feature is rolling out gradually over the coming weeks.

Telegram has released another monthly update packed with new features and improvements. The latest version lets you share entire chat folders and adds improved chat wallpapers, better bots, and more.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new change for people who use disappearing messages. It's now possible to save disappearing messages on the device so they can be accessed later after they get deleted.

WhatsApp is soon getting two new group features that bolster the powers of group admins and help you to discover shared groups with your contacts by just searching for their names.

Meta has revealed that Facebook saw 2 billion daily active users recently. It has also outlined some of its plans for messaging across its library of apps, including making it easier to share content.

Qualcomm has announced a new solution called Snapdragon Satellite that will arrive on high-end phones using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. It'll enable messaging via satellite.

Popular messaging service WhatsApp has been down for the past hour for many users worldwide. Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, has since acknowledged the problem and is now working on a fix.

The Indian government has proposed a new law which could grant the administration sweeping powers to bypass end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and intercept messages and calls on platforms such as WhatsApp.

As an additional part to the recently announced privacy improvements to WhatsApp, the latest beta for Android begins testing the ability for group admins to approve new participants.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced three new features that are coming to WhatsApp to boost privacy. They will launch alongside an advertising campaign to highlight the capabilities.

CEO Pavel Durov has confirmed that Telegram Premium will launch this month. He did not share pricing details but reports suggest that users would have to pay $4.99 to become premium members.

Meta has announced a new update for Instagram that sees the messaging experience become more fun and seamless with new features such as music streaming integration, polls, and much more.

Google's Messages app is getting updates in the coming weeks that will improve interoperability with iMessage, help keep your inbox clean, and ensure that you don't forget friends' birthdays.

There's a new Telegram update that brings a large number of features. Some headline features in this update are protected messages in groups and channels and better device management.

Telegram founder, Pavel Durov, has revealed that the platform saw 70 million new users sign up during the WhatsApp outage that struck on Monday. WhatsApp and Facebook were offline for several hours.

WeChat has suspended new user registrations in a bid to upgrade its tech "to align with relevant laws and regulations" in mainland China. It is expected to get back to normal in early August.

Facebook has added new features to Messenger that should make it easier to find your favorite emoji reactions in a conversation. There's also a new Space Jam chat theme for fans of the original film.

Google Messages is adding two new capabilities for Indian users that will let them categorize SMS into different tabs and automatically delete OTPs 24 hours after they're received.

Slack is making it easier to send a message to your colleagues without pinging them at odd hours with a new message scheduling feature. It's available on desktop and mobile starting today.

WhatsApp will soon let you access your account from up to four linked devices as part of a public beta. The service is also rolling out the "view once" and "disappearing mode" features soon.