Digital Messaging

Meta introduces new broadcast channels on Instagram only for creators

Meta has introduced new broadcast channels on Instagram, which is a one-to-many messaging tool that will allow creators to engage directly with their followers at scale.

WhatsApp working on feature that allows users to report status updates

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new 'Report status update' feature on Android beta

Telegram's new update includes revamped media editor with blur tool

Telegram also added a way to quickly add shapes, such as rectangles, circles, arrows, stars, and chat bubbles by tapping the "plus" icon in the editor

OpenAI announces dialogue-based AI chat interface based on GPT-3 'ChatGPT'

ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT, which follows instructions and prompts and provides detailed responses

Google Messages to get end-to-end encryption for group chats: Details here

It has also launched campaigns to convince Apple to adopt this standard for its own Messages app

Android smartphone users may use iMessage in 2023 via 'Sunbird Messaging'

The app claims to bring iMessage to Android for free with no need for hardware aside from an Android phone

Discord expands subscription service programme 'Creator Portal' across US

It is completely up to creators and community leaders to decide how to use the service

Why Gen Z considers the full stop rude

Correctly punctuated messages are being interpreted by younger generations quite differently. The message is all that is relevant to them. Anything additional can change its interpretation

Telegram founder warns users to stay away from WhatsApp yet again

Founder Pavel Durov claimed that the company has been keeping the user's data under surveillance for the past 13 years

Over 7 in 10 Indians now prefer to chat with businesses: Meta report

In the ever-evolving communication landscape, more than 70 per cent of Indians prefer to message businesses rather than sending an email, calling or visiting their website, a new report said

Does Apple's latest Emergency SoS feature make it a must-have device

Satellite connectivity is likely to be a challenging game for smartphone manufacturers

An alternative to language: How well do people know their emojis?

67% of global respondents feel closer talking to someone who understands the emoji they're using

Meta tests end-to-end encryption for Quest's virtual reality Messenger app

With the new v40 software update, Meta is testing optional E2EE for Messenger's one-on-one messages and calls in VR

WhatsApp rolls out Facebook-like message reactions feature with 6 emojis

In addition to reacting to messages with emojis, WhatsApp users can also share larger files now since WhatsApp has increased the file transfer size from 100MB to 2GB

Truecaller partners with Tanla to improve efficiency for business messaging

Tanla and Truecaller are confident that this partnership marks the beginning of a newS era of digital engagement which will bring brands and users closer

WhatsApp may allow users to add Facebook-like cover photo to profile

The ability to set cover photos is currently under development for WhatsApp Business Accounts

Gupshup raises additional $240 mn to expand global footprint

The new funding round follows the $100 million raise from US-based investment firm Tiger Global in April at a $1.4 billion valuation.

Verizon to make Google's Messages default app on Android devices from 2022

With that move, Verizon would join peers AT&T Inc and T-Mobile US Inc in propping up competition to Apple Inc's iMessage service.

Audio meet app Clubhouse working on private messaging feature: Report

Invite-only audio meet app Clubhouse is apparently working on its own private messaging feature, at a time when companies like Facebook and Spotify are launching a copycat service to take on Clubhouse

Facebook introduces new chat themes, payments in Messenger app

A new quick reply bar has also been added