Messenger's "Vanish Mode" Will Make Your Messages Disappear
Turn on vanish mode, and your messages will disappear after being seen.
WhatsApp Introduces a New Shopping Button
The new shopping button will bring you directly to a seller's product catalog.
WhatsApp Launches Payments in India
Users in India will now be able to send money to friends, family, and merchants through WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Rolls Out Disappearing Messages
You can now make your WhatsApp conversations self-destruct after seven days.
WhatsApp Makes Bulk Deleting Messages Easier
You'll soon be able to sort and delete messages based on file size and type.
WhatsApp Will Soon Support In-Chat Shopping
You'll soon be able to buy products directly from WhatsApp messages.
Facebook Messenger Gets a New Look
Messenger now has a revamped logo, as well as new themes you can use to customize your chats.
7 Classic Online Instant Messaging Services to Chat With Friends
If you were an AOL Instant Messenger fan, don’t worry. There are still some worthwhile services available. Here are five to check out.
Facebook Merges Messenger With Instagram Direct
Instagram's overhauled messaging system now allows for cross-app communication with Instagram and Messenger.
The Facebook Accounts Center Unifies Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram
The Accounts Center lets you simultaneously manage your Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram accounts.
WhatsApp Web May Soon Support Fingerprint Authentication
You might be able to sign in to WhatsApp Web using your fingerprint.
Facebook Messenger and Portal Will Soon Allow Third-Party AR Effects
Starting in 2021, Messenger and Portal will support AR effects made with Spark AR.
20 Useful Telegram Bots to Wean You Off WhatsApp
Telegram bots can save you tons of time and help you be more productive. Here are some of the better ones that are worth your time.
Facebook Unveils "Watch Together" Feature in Messenger
You can now view Facebook Watch videos with friends from the Messenger app.
How to Use Facebook's Messenger Rooms: A Beginner's Guide
If you haven't yet tried Facebook's Messenger Rooms, here's how to get started.
Facebook Puts Forwarding Cap on Messenger
You can now forward messages to only five people or groups at a time.
Facebook Adds New Customization Features to Messenger Rooms
Facebook has added a slew of new features to Messenger Rooms, including more customization options.
Telegram Launches One-on-One Encrypted Video Calls
Telegram's new, one-on-one, end-to-end encrypted video calling feature will provide competition for some other big names in tech.
Facebook Starts Merging Instagram and Messenger Chats Together
A new notification popping up on Instagram users' phones hints that Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs are being merged together.
It's Now Easier to Access Your Twitter DMs Online
If you use Twitter to send and receive private messages, you should find Twitter's new user interface for DMs useful.