How to Ensure Your Signal Messages Really Disappear for Good
The Signal messaging app is great for privacy, but there's an issue that you should know about: messages that are supposed to disappear are leaving traces behind.
How to View & Send the New iOS 9.1 Emojis on Android
Tired of seeing little boxes when your iPhone-using friends send you emojis? Well, no more. Now you can have all the emojis on your Android device too!
Obliviate Sends Secret, Self-Destructing Messages to Anyone
Obliviate is a new app from MakeUseOf that makes it easy to send secret, self-destructing messages. Here's how it works and why you should try it.
Die With Me Is a Chat App That Kills Phones
Die With Me is only accessible when you have less than 5 percent of your battery life left. Which means you instantly have something in common with everyone else present.
Google Duo Lets You Call People Without the App
Google Duo users can now make voice calls or video calls to their contacts using Duo even if the other person has never even heard of this particular messaging app.
Facebook Launches Messenger Kids for Children
Facebook has launched a new standalone version of Messenger aimed at kids. And it is, rather inevitably, called Messenger Kids.
You Can Now Remix Your Friends' Instagram Photos
Instagram has added a fun new feature which lets you "remix" photos your friends have sent to you. In other words you can now graffiti all over your friends' selfies.
Signal Desktop Brings Secure Messaging to Your PC
Signal, the messaging app which values privacy above all else, now has a standalone desktop app called Signal Desktop available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
You Can Now Delete Sent Messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp will now let you delete sent messages, essentially unsending messages, and hiding them from view from everyone in the conversation.
AOL Instant Messenger Is Finally Saying Goodbye
You might be surprised to discover that AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is still a thing. You may be less surprised to learn it's now being killed off for good.
Messenger Lite Is Now Available in the U.S.A
Facebook has finally released Messenger Lite in the United States. At least on Android. Unfortunately for Apple fans there are currently no plans to bring Messenger Lite to iOS.
Snapchat Adds New Animated 3D Bitmoji to World Lenses Feature
Snapchat is adding a brand new World Lenses feature. You'll be able to bring a 3D Bitmoji to life on your smartphone screen. Here's how.
You Can Now Use Google Allo on the Web
Google has brought Allo to the desktop. Unfortunately, you'll need to be using Allo on an Android handset and have Chrome installed on your computer in order to use Allo on the web.
WhatsApp vs. Telegram: Which Is the Better Messaging App?
In the battle for the best messaging app on Android, who takes the cake: WhatsApp or Telegram?
Microsoft Redesigns Skype for the Next Generation
Microsoft has launched a new version of Skype which has been redesigned from the ground up. Skype's makeover borrows elements from Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger.
You Can Now Filter Messages From Strangers on Twitter
Twitter now lets you filter direct messages from strangers into a separate inbox. Which means you can open up your DMs to everyone without running the risk of getting overwhelmed with abuse.
Could Your Emoji Use Land You in Court?
Language is always evolving, and so are the symbols and smileys we increasingly use to imply tone and body language.
You Can Now Make Free Voice Calls Using Alexa
Anyone with access to Alexa can now make free voice calls. This not only goes for people with Echo speakers, but also people who have the Alexa app installed on Android or iOS.
Opera Reborn Adds Easy Access to Messaging Apps
Opera is changing things up once more. The company considers its latest changes innovative enough to justify giving the new version of Opera the codename of "Reborn".
You Can Now View Snapchat Snaps for Longer
Snapchat is rolling out new features, the biggest of which means you'll be able to view Snaps for as long as you want to, assuming the sender has opted in.