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Google adds an IM sharing feature inside of YouTube, but only for Canadians

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:04:02 +0000

If you're in Canada, you can now try out YouTube's new sharing and chatting feature built into the mobile app. It's been in tests for almost a year but there's no info on when the feature goes global. Read more...

Google's Allo chat app comes under fire from Edward Snowden, but there's still hope

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 20 May 2016 10:58:01 +0000

Google's brand new Allo app has received heavy criticism for not including end-to-end encryption by default. But there's hope, as one engineer inside the company is still fighting for that feature. Read more...

YouTube will let you chat with your friends directly in its app

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 12 May 2016 08:56:02 +0000

A small test run is going on right now, where a few lucky YouTube users get to experience the new YouTube messenger. The new features allows you to chat to friends directly in the YouTube app. Read more...

New "Strings" app lets you withdraw sent messages, and more

Justin Luna — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:30:01 +0000

A new app has been released that helps you control the messages you send to your friends. It's also supposed to reduce the instances of you accidentally sending improper messages. Read more...

'WTF' Malware spreading over Steam chat

Justin Luna — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:46:01 +0000

Malware is currently making the rounds over Steam chat, disguised as an innocent message coming with a link that when clicked, infects the receiver's computer, and steals gaming credentials. Read more...

Facebook completely moves chat to the Messenger app

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:14:35 +0000

Facebook is moving all chat features out of the main client and into the Messenger app. Many mobile users will now need to use this app for their IM needs, though some platforms won't change. Read more...

Facebook 'accidentally' releases Slingshot, a Snapchat competitor

James Walker — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:39:21 +0000

A version of Facebook's rumoured Snapchat-rivaling photo messaging app, Slingshot, appeared erroneously on the App Store for a few hours earlier today allowing some to download and try it. Read more...

Facebook is building a competitor to photo and video-sharing service Snapchat

James Walker — Sun, 18 May 2014 17:17:27 +0000

The social network Facebook is rumoured to be building its own rival to the popular Snapchat photo and video-messaging service after an unsuccessful attempt to purchase the company last year. Read more...

WhatsApp pulled from the Windows Phone Store [Update]

James Walker — Sat, 17 May 2014 20:20:38 +0000

The popular IM program WhatsApp has been removed from the Windows Phone Store without explanation - but the good news is that the app is still working for those with it already installed. Read more...