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Google adds contact photos to conversation threads in messages

In January, Google rolled out end-to-end encryption in group chats for messages app users enrolled in the beta programme

New Whatsapp app allows group calls to up to 32 people from your desktop

The social media company aims to position WhatsApp as a platform with a fully end-to-end encrypted messaging experience that allows cross-platform communication

WhatsApp rolling out 'multi-selection' feature for messages on Windows beta

With the new feature, users can select multiple messages after clicking on "Select" within the context menu of a conversation

Telegram Messenger launches Power Saving Mode, Auto-Send Invite links, more

Moreover, the company said that it had tested more than 200 Android phones and created "optimised default settings" for users

WhatsApp still working on feature to let users edit messages on iOS beta

The new feature will give users up to 15 minutes to edit their messages to fix any mistake or include any additional information to the original message, reports WABetaInfo

Google to now start calling 'Chat' as 'RCS' on Messages app: Report

Users will also see the 'Chatting with X' changed to 'RCS chat with X' while they are in an end-to-end encrypted conversation, the report said

Vodafone inks new deal with Google on RCS messaging, Pixel devices

The agreement will allow Vodafone customers to enjoy rich new messaging experiences by leveraging Google Jibe Cloud to power Vodafone's use of Rich Communications Services (RCS)

WhatsApp working on message reactions within community announcement group

The ability to react to messages within the community announcement group is currently under development and it is expected to be released in a future update of the iOS application

Google Messages to add new feature to let users make own profiles

The feature is likely to provide users a visibility option to select who can view their profile -- Public, Contacts or Only You

LinkedIn announces 'Focused Inbox' feature for better messaging experience

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced a new feature -- "Focused Inbox" for a better messaging experience on the platform

Google starts testing full emoji reactions on Messages app: Report

With the redesigned photo picker users are able to see around 22 images by swiping left and it also provides a shortcut to quickly open the camera

Google Messages tests redesigned 'photo picker' feature: Details here

Google has begun testing a newly designed gallery-focused 'photo picker' in its Messages feature

Users can soon use 'Message Yourself' feature as WhatsApp tests new feature

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a self-messaging feature that would allow you to send messages to yourself more easily

WhatsApp partially back for users after longest-ever global outage

According to DownDetector, over 28,000 users reported issues with their WhatsApp since 12 PM till 1 PM

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

Signal to remove support for SMS messages on Android to improve security

The change will only affect users who use Signal as their default SMS app on Android

WhatsApp tests screenshot blocking for disappearing media: Details here

In the beta version, when a user tries to take a screenshot of a self-destructing image, a toast message appears reading, "Can't take screenshot due to security policy"

When sending a WhatsApp voice message, what you should or shouldn't do

With an average of 7 billion voice messages sent every day globally, they are a popular way of sharing in-the-moment updates

WhatsApp announces new security features, including leaving groups silently

Platform will allow stealth mode and prevent screenshots of 'view once' messages

Google Messages bug causes severe battery drain, heats up your device

A new bug in Google Messages may leave your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating your device.