Nothing chats offline after security concerns
Nothing Chats, the iMessage clone that launched earlier this week, has been removed from the Google Play Store again.
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Apple surrenders: RCS will finally come to iPhones in 2024
RCS will provide many iMessage-like features for cross-platform messaging between Apple iPhones and Androids.
WhatsApp introduces support for multiple accounts on Android
WhatsApp allows you to use the same account on multiple devices. Now you can do the opposite - two accounts on one cell phone.
News ticker: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, X $1 Not-A-Bot, Google Messages
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 is now available in Korea, X/Twitter costs $1 and Google voice messages are now live on Wear OS smartwatches.
Samsung ticker: Enterprise Editions, RCS, Galaxy A15 benchmark
Samsung Enterprise Editions from 2023 get more warranty, RCS gets no love from Apple and the Galaxy A15 comes to the benchmark test.
WhatsApp introduces HD photos and videos
WhatsApp finally adds support for HD photos and videos. The rollout for Android and iOS has already started.
WhatsApp now supports screen sharing on video calls
Screen sharing via WhatsApp has been in development for several months now, The first beta version started back in May.
WhatsApp now also sends video messages
WhatsApp video messages are up to 60 seconds each and, as usual, are protected by WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption.
Apple threatens iMessage and FaceTime Brexit
Apple is threatening to shut down iMessage and FaceTime in the UK if the revised law goes into effect.
WhatsApp now officially available for Wear OS smartwatches
WhatsApp is now officially available for Wear OS smartwatches. Previously there was a beta version for a few months.
New WhatsApp feature: Transfer chats directly via QR code
WhatsApp has a new chat history transfer feature. The feature greatly simplifies the process of transferring chats and files to a new device.
WhatsApp develops multi-account feature
Instead of having to install WhatsApp on each device, you can access and switch between different accounts from a single app on one device.
News ticker: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Google Meet
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE will likely get a familiar battery, while the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3 and Google Meet get updates.
WhatsApp brings broadcasting channels and HD photos
Channels are currently still in development and should initially come to the WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS and desktop.
WhatsApp companion mode links up to 4 iPhones
WhatsApp version 23.10.76 for iOS brings companion mode for 4 iPhones and is already available for download in the App Store.
WhatsApp update: edit messages after sending
We've been hearing about a message editing feature in WhatsApp for years, but it's never been implemented.
Twitter introduces encrypted DMs for subscribers
Twitter now supports encrypted direct messages. This allows subscribers to exchange DMs without the platform storing the messages.
WhatsApp can keep disappearing messages in the chat
WhatsApp has officially unveiled its latest feature. "Keep in chat" reverses the function of disappearing messages.
New WhatsApp beta brings expiring groups
WhatsApp Expiring Groups is live for beta users and could prove to be a useful tool to declutter one's WhatsApp account.
WhatsApp gets dual panel interface for Android tablets
The latest version of WhatsApp for Android has a dual panel interface for tablets. However, uptil now only for beta users.
