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WhatsApp bringing video and audio calls to desktop and web client
By Stephen Warwick published
WhatsApp is finally beta testing a new video and audio calls feature for its desktop client.

WhatsApp wants Apple's privacy labels to apply to iMessage as well
By Oliver Haslam last updated
WhatsApp isn't happy that iMessage doesn't have to explain itself in the same way other apps do.

UK threatens legal challenge against Facebook's encryption plans
By Babu Mohan last updated

Slack can now compete with Microsoft thanks to $27.7 billion Salesforce buyout
By IM Staff published

New WhatsApp update adds custom per-chat wallpapers and more
By Oliver Haslam published
WhatsApp has been updated to allow users to set custom wallpapers for each of their chats as well as search for stickers.

[Update] It's not just you, Slack is down in Europe right now
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Slack says it has isolated a problem with sending messages in Europe and will be back with an update soon.

The Trump administration is rethinking its ban of WeChat
By Joe Wituschek published
According to a report from Bloomberg, the Trump administration officials are realizing that a ban of the app could be devasting for American companies.

Trump administration faces lawsuit over WeChat ban
By Stephen Warwick last updated
The U.S. WeChat Users Alliance will file a lawsuit against President Trump's administration, seeking to get a recent executive order overturned.

WhatsApp's iPad app is waiting for a new multi-device compatibility feature
By Oliver Haslam published
The fact that there's still no WhatsApp app on iPad is laughable and it's going to remain that way until a new feature ships, apparently.

WhatsApp's newest feature makes it easier to debunk hoaxes
By Michael Allison published

WhatsApp introduces QR codes to help you connect with businesses
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has today announced new QR codes to help you connect with businesses through WhatsApp.

WhatsApp rolls out animated stickers and Dark Mode for macOS
By Joe Wituschek published
In a blog post today, WhatsApp has announced new features for its service like animated stickers, QR codes, and Dark Mode for web and desktop.

How to sync your text messages to iCloud from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
By Joseph Keller last updated
Messages in iCloud is here for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This is how you turn it on.

How to use Digital Touch and handwriting in Message
By Joseph Keller, Rene Ritchie published
How do you send Apple Watch-style Sketches, Heartbeats, and Taps from your iPhone or iPad? Easily, thanks to Digital Touch!

WhatsApp: Everything you need to know!
By Luke Filipowicz published
Whether you're an old-school WhatsApp user, or you're brand new to the app, here's everything you need to know about WhatsApp in order to get the most out of the messaging app.

How to customize Privacy settings in WhatsApp for iPhone and iPad
By Luke Filipowicz published
Sometimes you don't want everyone to know what you are doing. Learn how to keep your information private when you want to.

iOS 14 leak suggests Apple working on Catalyst version of Messages for Mac
By Stephen Warwick published
A new iOS 14 leak suggests Apple might be working on a Catalyst version of Messages for Mac, helping to bring it up to speed with the iOS version.

How to make and answer calls in WhatsApp for iPhone
By Luke Filipowicz published
One of the key features for WhatsApp is the ability to make and receive calls over Wi-FI without burning through precious call-time minutes on your cell phone plan. Here's how to make use of it!
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