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Today, Meta has announced that WhatsApp will be rolling out the Channels feature across the globe, starting in India over the next few months, following a limited launch earlier this year

Steve Bennett · Sep 13, 2023 with 0 comments

WhatsApp is making some improvements to its Channels feature. The instant messaging app has added some advanced search filters for users to explore WhatsApp channels more efficiently.

Aditya Tiwari · Sep 5, 2023 with 0 comments

WhatsApp has announced the availability of Channels in Colombia and Singapore. It will eventually bring them to more countries and allow you to build a business around your channels.

Paul Hill · Jun 8, 2023 with 0 comments

Reddit is working on a dedicated chat space for subreddits called Chat Channels. The feature is currently being tested by volunteer subreddits and will arrive on Reddit mobile apps first.

Aditya Tiwari · Apr 28, 2023 with 1 comment

Meta has started testing two new features for Facebook, namely a dedicated sidebar for Facebook Groups and channels for focused discussions in three formats: chat, audio, and feeds.

Usama Jawad · Jun 29, 2022 with 0 comments

Apple has added Subscriptions and Channels to its podcasts app today. The feature is available in 170 countries and regions, allowing podcasters everywhere to monetise their content.

Paul Hill · Jun 15, 2021 with 0 comments

Telegram has launched Voice Chats 2.0 with its latest update. In addition to group voice chats, admins can now begin voice chats in their channels with no limits on how many people can participate.

Paul Hill · Mar 19, 2021 with 4 comments

Google has announced changes to its monetization policy on YouTube. The company aims to divert money from "bad actors" and offensive content with the new, more strict, monetization thresholds.

Usama Jawad · Jan 17, 2018 · Hot! with 42 comments

Amazon today announced an update for its Fire TV devices, which focuses on live TV services. Users that subscribe to Amazon's Channels, such as HBO and Showtime, will see them in the 'On Now' section.

Rich Woods · Jan 16, 2018 with 9 comments

Telegram has announced that over 60 ISIS-related channels on its platform are deleted every day. The company launched ISIS Watch as a means to keep people updated on the amount of channels deleted.

Paul Hill · Dec 27, 2016 · Hot! with 0 comments

After reaching 100m active monthly users, Telegram has introduced channels 2.0. This update greatly improves channels, bringing features like admin signing and silent messages.

Paul Hill · Feb 24, 2016 · Hot! with 5 comments

In an effort to make creator channels more meaningful, YouTube will be implementing a new system that automatically removes suspended accounts from the subscriber count of those channels.

Steven Parker · Jun 10, 2014 · Hot! with 8 comments

ITV Player has finally made its way to the Windows Phone Store, with a slick and stylish new app that brings live TV streaming and 30-day catch-up of programmes from five ITV channels.

Andy Weir · May 27, 2014 · Hot! with 15 comments

A report from the Financial Times is claiming Youtube could launch paid channel subscriptions as soon as this week. This isn't the first time we've heard such a rumor but it definitely looks likely.

Vlad Dudau · May 6, 2013 · Hot! with 28 comments

YouTube has officially announced its plans to offer up more original video content on its site, partnering with a number of well known media companies and creators. The launch will begin in November.

John Callaham · Oct 29, 2011 · Hot! with 11 comments

YouTube is known for its on-demand video, but it now seems set to launch up to 25 linear channels offering TV and movie content, including new and original programming, in a new $150m initiative.

Andy Weir · Oct 15, 2011 · Hot! with 5 comments

Neowin member Liam has tipped us off to some big news for those waiting on the Sky TV announcements for Xbox 360. According to Liam, over at https://xbox.sky.com there's a bunch of XML data which...

Tom Warren · Oct 16, 2009 · Hot! with 40 comments

Cable and satellite companies are aware of the tiny number of HD channels contrasted with the increasing demand for HD. At CES 2007, DIRECTV proudly announced that it would have 100 HD channels available by...

· Jun 13, 2007 · Hot! with 18 comments

Nintendo's wildly popular Wii(TM) home video game system not only revolutionizes how people play games, but it also entices new people into the world of gaming. On Dec. 22, Nintendo and ...

Todd Tanner · Dec 19, 2006 · Hot! with 10 comments

MTV are set to join the growing list of TV channels who are now offering their shows for download over Apple's popular music download service, iTunes. Original programs from the channel can now be downloaded...

Dave Legg · Jun 29, 2006 with -1 comments

It has been confirmed by the BBC Director General, Mark Thompson, that the current BBC television channels will be broadcast over the internet. Using a new player, MyBBCPlayer, viewers will be able to watch content...

Howard Thomson · Aug 28, 2005 · Hot! with -1 comments

One of the hot topics at this year's Game Developer Conference was the soaring costs of game development. In a couple of months, the next-generation consoles will be introduced and along with their increased...

Brad Wardell · Mar 14, 2005 with -1 comments

Thankyou kindly my biggest nicest friend Mortensen for the heads up on this in our very own stylish and nice forums. Our mega poster has found out that Windows XP Home and Professional can be...

Steven Parker · Oct 5, 2001 with -1 comments