Neowin News Feed for: Messaging

Apple finally brings end-to-end encryption to RCS on iPhone

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A massive privacy upgrade is rolling out for cross-platform chats. Find out how Apple's latest beta is changing the way you message Android users. Read more...

YouTube experiments with messaging and video sharing inside its app

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:30:01 +0000

Google is experimenting with a new feature that lets you share videos in YouTube app on iOS and Android. Read more...

WhatsApp to add 1-hour disappearing message option, but there's a catch

Paul Hill — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:08:02 +0000

WhatsApp is working on more timer options for disappearing messages. It's planning to add a 1-hour timer and a 12-hour timer, but there is a catch. Read more...

WhatsApp beta adds new Meta AI fact-check tool

Paul Hill — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:08:01 +0000

Meta has released a new WhatsApp beta that allows you to quickly forward messages to Meta AI to get them fact-checked. This could hinder the spread of misinformation. Read more...

Signal makes joining calls a breeze with new call links

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:16:01 +0000

Signal has introduced a new call links feature that simplifies group calling by allowing users to share a link to join a call. Read more...

WhatsApp says it will leave India if forced to break end-to-end encryption

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:48:01 +0000

In the ongoing lawsuit against the Union of India, WhatsApp stated that it would leave the Indian market if it is forced to break end-to-end encryption to comply with the IT Rules, 2021. Read more...

This awesome change will help you get to your WhatsApp messages quicker

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:56:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram now includes a powerful sticker editor for its creative users

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:28:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Video shows how third-party chats might work on WhatsApp

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:36:01 +0000

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. Read more...

A redesigned Beeper app for Android is on the way, CEO shares details

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:06:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram now lets you send one-time voice and video messages

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:58:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Google's new "iPager" ad mocks Apple iPhone for lack of RCS support

Omer Dursun — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:10:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Meta could shut down Facebook/Instagram cross-app messaging this year

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:58:01 +0000

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, Read more...

WhatsApp will allegedly get new text formatting tools, including code blocks and lists

Omer Dursun — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:20:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Microsoft is trying to fix a Skype bug that's sending lots of push notifications

Omer Dursun — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:48:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram Web gets a massive feature drop in celebration of its 10-year anniversary

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:40:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that let users create stickers with AI via text prompts

Omer Dursun — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:32:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram turns 10, launches Stories, Dual Camera Mode, and more

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:04:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp Beta now allows users to add multiple accounts to a single device

Omer Dursun — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:40:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp now allows screen sharing during video calls

Omer Dursun — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:12:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Facebook Messenger will stop supporting SMS messages from September 2023

Omer Dursun — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:54:02 +0000

Meta's Messenger app is ending SMS support for Android on September 28. This means that users will have to switch to other SMS apps like Google Messages, especially for RCS support. Read more...

Slack is currently facing an outage for users worldwide

Mehrotra A — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:50:11 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp rolling out contextual stickers, new chat list filters and timer for pinned items

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 11:50:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp beta brings draft filter, status archive and more to Windows, Android and iOS

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Tue, 30 May 2023 17:12:02 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp now works on four smartphones at the same time

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:46:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram's latest update lets you share entire chat folders

Taras Buria — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:16:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp users can now save disappearing messages, but there is a twist

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:18:02 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp gives group admins more control in latest update

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:12:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Facebook records 2 billion daily active users and outlines Messenger plans

Paul Hill — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:56:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Qualcomm introduces Snapdragon Satellite for global coverage on premium mobile devices

Paul Hill — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:20:01 +0000

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. Read more...

WhatsApp down for many users worldwide, Meta working on a fix [Update]

Justin Luna — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:32:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Indian government proposes law to intercept and read encrypted messages

Alap Naik Desai — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:44:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Latest WhatsApp beta begins testing the ability to approve new group participants

Steve Bennett — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:06:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Google publicly calls upon Apple to adopt RCS messaging

Steve Bennett — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:16:01 +0000

Google has created a dedicated website to highlight the fact that Apple still does not support the RCS messaging standard on iOS. Messages sent between the two platforms fall back to SMS. Read more...

Meta announces new privacy improvements for WhatsApp

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:52:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram Premium officially announced by CEO Pavel Durov, existing features to stay free

Paul Hill — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:30:01 +0000

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. Read more...

Instagram gets lots of new messaging features in a new update for a more seamless experience

Paul Hill — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:55:48 +0000

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. Read more...

Telegram finally adds a download manager so you can keep track

Paul Hill — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:26:01 +0000

Telegram has released yet another update for Android and iOS. It introduces a new download manager, support for OBS Studio and XSplit Broadcaster, transparency effects in Android, and more. Read more...

Google reveals several new features coming to its Messages app

Paul Hill — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:20:02 +0000

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. Read more...

Latest Telegram update brings Protected Content to Groups and Channels

Paul Hill — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:16:01 +0000

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. Read more...