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WhatsApp sticker suggestions are now being tested ahead of likely launch
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that suggests stickers based on the words being typed.
Brazilians can now send and receive money via WhatsApp Pay
People in Brazil can now take advantage of WhatsApp Pay on their iPhones.
Apple executive Eddy Cue tried to bring iMessage to Android in 2013
According to newly released deposition documents in the Epic v. Apple trial, Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi discussed bringing iMessage to Android.
You can now talk to Best Buy's customer service team through iMessage
Best Buy is the latest company to adopt Business Chat, Apple's feature that lets customers message a business through iMessage.
Facebook could face German intervention over controversial WhatsApp changes
A German data regulator is seeking an order that could halt Facebook's planned changes to WhatsApp and its data policies, a move that was met with strong pushback earlier this year.
Slack loses its mind, now lets you direct message anyone you want to
Slack is now letting anyone and everyone send a DM to anyone and everyone they want. Because someone thought that was a good idea.
Is there anything Apple can do to make iMessage more popular outside the U.S.?
Apple's iMessage isn't popular abroad. The company probably couldn't care less as it keeps its focus on the bigger picture.
Hey Apple: Why can't I leave a group chat if there are standard SMS users?
I just want to be able to remove myself from annoying SMS group chats — is that too much to ask for?
WhatsApp drops support for iOS 9
WhatsApp has confirmed that users will have to be running iOS 10 or later in order to use the service on an iPhone.
WhatsApp for Mac now supports voice and video calls
WhatsApp for macOS has been updated to include desktop support for voice and video calls.
Messaging app Telegram gets auto-delete timer and Widgets
Telegram has updated its messaging app with a new auto-delete timer for messages, Widgets, and an Invite by QR Code feature.
Gmail finally gets App Store privacy label information
After months of radio silence, Google has finally added information to its Gmail app for iOS so that it complies with Apple's new privacy labels.
WhatsApp presses on with controversial privacy changes
WhatsApp has said it is pressing on with planned changes to its privacy policy and will add a banner to its app providing more information to users.
Kiwi for Gmail 3.0 adds support for Apple M1, browser extensions and more
The latest Kiwi for Gmail update adds lots of new features, including browser extension support, full media integration, and more.
The Gmail iOS app is now warning users that it is out of date
After two months without an update to theoretically avoid displaying privacy labels, the Gmail app is now out of date with no update available.
Apple implemented a new security system for iMessage in iOS 14
The BlastDoor system prevents malicious code hidden within a message to have access to the operating system or user data.
