Yik Yak, the Anonymous Messaging App, Is Dead
Yik Yak, the anonymous messaging app beloved and loathed on university campuses in equal measures, is no more. Will anyone miss Yik Yak? Probably not.
5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch WhatsApp for Viber
WhatsApp is the biggest instant messaging app out there, but is it the best? Hit the link to find out why Viber might just be a better choice.
How to Read Messages in Secret Without the Sender Knowing
If you want to read a message without letting the other person know that you've seen their message, this article has your solution.
Share Your Day in Facebook Messenger: New Fun or Annoying Feature?
Facebook Messenger's new "Share Your Day" function has irked some users. Here's what you need to know: what it is, how to use it, and what's cool about it.
You Can Now Make Encrypted Voice Calls Using Telegram
Telegram may be a little late to the voice-calling party. However, Telegram's focus on offering end-to-end encryption means it's bringing security to said party.
Facebook Messenger Privacy: Everything You Need to Know
Are you concerned about Facebook Messenger privacy? Should you be? We take a look at the app permissions and the case for protecting your messages with another app.
Facebook Adds Live Location Tracking to Messenger
You have been able to share your location on a one-off basis for some time, but Facebook has now added real-time location sharing to the mix. What could possibly go wrong?!
Google Finally Kills Google Talk After 12 Years
Google is retiring Google Talk, also known as Google Chat, after 12 long years of service, and urging existing Talk users to switch to using Hangouts.
Google Splits Hangouts Into 'Chat' and 'Meet'
Google is splitting Hangouts into two separate apps, Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. No one seems to know why, but it's happening nonetheless.
Google Kills Another Product You've Never Heard Of
Google is killing off Google Spaces, its experimental social networking/group messaging app. Thankfully, no one really knew about Google Spaces, so no one really cares that it's dead.
WhatsApp Reinvents the Humble Status Update
Until now, WhatsApp has only offered a very basic form of status updates. But with its latest update, WhatsApp is changing everything.
4 Slick WhatsApp Alternatives that Guard Your Privacy
Facebook bought WhatsApp. Now that we're over the shock of that news, are you worried about your data privacy?
You Can Now Create a Snapchat QR Code for Your Website
Snapchat thinks what the world needs now, more than anything else, is the ability to create QR codes for websites. Isn't technology great?!
Use Skype, Hangouts, and More With These Pidgin Extensions
Pidgin lets you use several messaging services in a single application. But it's not perfect, which means you need to do a little bit of work to access the most recent messaging services.
Telegram Now Lets You Delete Sent Messages
You can now delete any messages you have sent using Telegram. Which should be of use to anyone who has ever sent a message while drunk or otherwise not thinking clearly.
You Can Now Play Games on Facebook Messenger
Facebook has launched a new cross-platform gaming service called Instant Games. And, thanks to HTML5, there's no need to download any extra apps or plugins.
You Can Now Use Skype Without an Account
In an effort to try and get more people using Skype, Microsoft has opened up its core features to anyone and everyone. Result!
You Can Now Make Video Calls on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is rolling out video calling to random Android users, but the feature is available to anyone willing to install the latest beta. iOS users are out of luck for now.
Facebook Launches Messenger Lite for Crappy Androids
Facebook is launching a new, lighter version of its Messenger app called Messenger Lite. This will enable those with crappy smartphones to enjoy Facebook Messenger just like the rest of us.
Yahoo Messenger and 6 More Windows IM Apps Still Kicking Around
The rise of chat rooms and instant messengers was a hallmark of the early internet. These tools continue to define our everyday virtual interactions. Do you know which of the pioneers are still around?