Will WhatsApp's Privacy Policy Make You Look for a New Messaging Service?
WhatsApp's new terms mean your data is shared with Facebook, and vice versa. How can you keep your privacy?
What Is Signal and How Does It Work?
Here's a guide on how to get started with Signal, the privacy-focused messaging app.
How to Block Someone on WhatsApp and What Happens When You Do
Want to block someone on WhatsApp but not 100% sure what it involves? Here's what to know...
Disappearing Messages on WhatsApp: Everything You Need to Know
WhatsApp’s disappearing messages feature auto-deletes messages after seven days. Here’s how to use it...
Salesforce Buys Workplace App Slack for $27.7 billion
The cloud computing giant's acquisition of Slack has created an enormous tech company.
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.
The Facebook Accounts Center Unifies Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram
The Accounts Center lets you simultaneously manage your Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram accounts.
The 7 Best iMessage Apps to Do More Than Simply Text
iMessage apps are for more than just stickers. Here are the best iMessage apps you should try.
Facebook Puts Forwarding Cap on Messenger
You can now forward messages to only five people or groups at a time.
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.
How Do Free Secure Messenger Apps Make Money?
Have you ever wondered how free software (e.g. secure messenger apps) makes money for the developers?
Google Messages Gets Reactions and Other New Features
Google is making a play to become your go-to messaging service with some incredibly useful new features for Google Messages.
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.
WhatsApp Adds QR Codes and Animated Stickers
WhatsApp has introduced new features. Including QR codes for adding contacts and animated stickers to make messaging more fun.
You Can Now Use Signal to Blur Faces in Photos
Signal has added a tool which lets you blur faces out of photos before sharing them. Potentially protecting people's privacy.
The 6 Best Facebook Messenger Alternatives for Private Chats
Sick of Facebook eavesdropping on your chats? Switch to one of these Facebook Messenger alternatives that care about privacy.
How to Text From Your Computer: 10 Apps to View and Send Text Messages
Here's how to view and send text messages on your computer, whether you use Android or iPhone and Windows or Mac.
How to Hide "Typing" and "Seen" on Facebook Messenger
Read receipts can be a blessing or a curse. Here's how to hide the "typing" and "seen" indicators in Facebook Messenger.
A Beginner's Guide to Google Duo and Google Allo
What is Google Duo? What was Google Allo? We explain how to use Google Duo and what happened to Google Allo.
WhatsApp Limits Forwarding to Fight Misinformation
WhatsApp has introduced new limits on message forwarding in an attempt to stop the spread of misinformation about COVID-19.