Facebook launches Messenger Kids, a standalone messaging app with parental supervision for kids
A safe environment for kids to converse
Open Forum: What do you use for messaging with friends and for work?
AIM is dead, and so is ICQ and other legacy platforms we used to depend on
20-year-old chat client AIM is finally closing its doors
AIM is closing its doors on December 15th after 20 years of service
New Skype for desktop preview adds @mentions, message reactions, and more
The new chat oriented Skype Preview is available to download for Windows, macOS and Android, offering new features like @mentions, message reactions, new notification panel, new chat media gallery and enhanced group calls.
Google Allo is now available to desktop users, as long as they have an Android phone
Android users can now use Allo on the desktop
Amazon is reportedly working on a standalone communications app that could challenge Messenger
Is Amazon Anytime on the way?
Opera's latest browser adds built-in Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram access
Along with the ad-blocking tech and free VPN from earlier versions
UK politician calls for backdoors in encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp
Amber Rudd says WhatsApp shouldn't be a secret place for terrorists
WhatsApp begins testing business-to-customer messaging system
By targeting businesses WhatsApp could finally create revenue source
Encrypted communications app Signal gets video calling, CallKit integration
The new feature is available on Signal for Android and iOS
YouTube's in-app messaging service is now live in Canada, but other locations can get an early look
YouTube wants you to share videos and have conversations using its own app
Comparing Team Communication Apps: What Do You Get for Free?
Team communication and messaging is one area where we've seen a ton of action lately, with apps such as Slack becoming the ultimate tool for workgroup collaboration. Make your business more efficient with a communication solution that doesn't cost a dime.
Telegram 3.16 allows you to unsend messages
The latest version of Telegram offers your regular serving of bug fixes, a couple of new features and improvements – especially on Android. The most interesting of the latter is the new ability to unsend any weird or regrettable messages you might have shared in the last 48 hours. Telegram is multi-platform and available for download here for Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, and more.
New text message vulnerability sends iOS' Messages into an endless crash loop
Fret not, there's an easy fix
Three apps to combine all your messaging clients into one
Instant messaging is an increasingly competitive market and despite your best efforts to keep it simple, it's hard to avoid keeping two or three apps around to keep in touch with different groups of people. If this sounds familiar there are a handful of all in one messaging clients that can make things more convenient by keeping all your chats under one roof.
