Messaging
Instagram brings its own messenging app 'Direct'
The move is similar to what Facebook did with its private messaging feature in 2014.
Ping: SMS celebrates its 25th birthday
The first SMS was sent from a computer to a mobile phone on Dec 3, 1992.
You might not require a phone number to use Google Allo
Allo is already facing tough competition from other services such as iMessage and Facebook Messenger.
WhatsApp's new feature to give more power to group admins
WhatsApp has reportedly submitted the ‘Restricted Groups’ setting via Google Play Programme in version 2.17.430.
Users can still read their deleted messages on WhatsApp
A report claims that WhatsApp messages that are deleted are actually kept on the device and can easily be accessed.
WhatsApp's new feature to let you switch between video and audio calls
Currently, users have to disconnect the voice call and redial in order to make a video call on WhatsApp.
Paytm enters the instant messaging arena with 'Inbox'
Paytm has added the option to recall messages in case they have been accidentally sent to another person
How to delete a week old WhatsApp message
A sneaky workaround that enables you to delete messages that are not just more than seven minutes old, but up to seven days old.
WhatsApp back online after suffering outage in multiple countries
Users in countries from Myanmar to Russia and Vietnam to Brazil reported that WhatsApp was down in their countries too on social media.
WhatsApp finally starts pushing 'Delete for Everyone' feature
Both sender and recipient should have the updated version to use the new feature.