Recent reports suggest WhatsApp is working on a new “Call via Skype” feature that will let users make voice calls for free through Skype. According to Maktechblog, WhatsApp’s November update referenced a…
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‘Strings’ will let users recall ’embarrassing’ messages and pictures
Sometimes it happens that you regret being unable to delete or take back a message right after sending it. Well now you won’t need to worry much as a new smartphone app…
Leak claims WhatsApp voice calling feature in testing stage
Rumors of WhatsApp working on a voice calling feature have been around for quite some time and now new screenshots suggest WhatsApp has begun testing the feature. The leak comes from Android…
Facebook’s new app ‘Stickered for Messenger’ will let users recall childhood ‘sticker days’
Facebook has launched a new app dubbed ‘Stickered for Messenger’ that lets users paste emoticon stickers as overlays on snapshots. The new app allows users to pick a photo, resize and paste…
Microsoft removes all third-party Snapchat apps from Windows Phone Store
Microsoft has taken it unto itself to ensure that Snapchat users aren’t embroiled in another set of leaks. To ensure this Microsoft has removed all third-party Snapchat apps from its Windows Phone…
Bebo reincarnates as a #tag laden messaging app
The once popular social network Bebo has now reincarnated in form of a messaging app for Android and iOS. The Bebo team, who originally launched the social network in 2005, had sold…
Viber vs. ESET Twitter war looms
A war of words has kicked off between Viber and ESET after the latter flagged the messaging app as being a potential threat which Viber didn’t take lightly and lashed back saying…
WhatsApp nearing a web version, new report claims
If recent reports are to be believed then WhatsApp messaging service could soon have its web version rolled out. Bolstering that rumor is a recent interview of rival messaging app Telegram’s co-founder,…
Google Hangouts gets natural language processing abilities, stickers, other fun features
Google has updated Hangouts with some smart features – including ability to interpret when your contact is asking for your location and ability to share it with click – alongside other fun…
Microsoft Skype for Windows 7.0 enhanced with new features
Microsoft has updated Skype for Windows 7.0 with new features including a more touch-friendly interface and several others not present in the original preview build. Microsoft said it had added a new…
Microsoft Lync and Skype can now video chat
Microsoft has made Skype video calls interoperable with Lync thereby allowing users to place cross-app calls to their friends, family and co-workers. “Today marks the next stage in this journey: we’re excited…
Facebook Slingshot undergoes a 360 degree overhaul
In a bid to take on popular ephemeral messaging service SnapChat with renewed vigour, Facebook has just re-launched Slingshot for iOS and Android after around six months of its initial launch. As…
Microsoft Skype for Android Phone gets picture-in-picture support
Microsoft has updated its Skype Messenger for Android phone version adding picture-in-picture support. The picture-in-picture feature, which was earlier available only on tablets, will allows users to view their conversation partners even…
Samsung to retire ChatOn in select markets, new report claims
Recent reports suggest Samsung could soon begin rolling back its instant messaging service ChatOn in select markets. According to a report from the Korea Times, the smartphone maker will start shutting off…
WhatsApp Android app gets end-to-end encryption
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced its partnership with Open Whisper Systems will see end-to-end encryption being added to its Android messaging app. “End-to-end” encryption is the safest option as compared to encryption features…