Messaging

Telegram Ponders IPO as It Approaches Profitability
Telegram Ponders IPO as It Approaches Profitability
March 12, 2024  |  IPO

The owner of messaging app Telegram is reportedly considering taking the company public. In an interview with the Financial Times posted Tuesday (March 12), Pavel Durov said that his...

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WhatsApp to Enable Status Updates Directly From Web Interface
WhatsApp to Enable Status Updates Directly From Web Interface
December 27, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will enable users to post status updates directly from the web interface. The feature is in limited beta...

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Apple Blocks Third-Party Apps Using iMessage to Link Android Phones
Apple Blocks Third-Party Apps Using iMessage to Link Android Phones
December 10, 2023  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly shuttered third-party apps that let Android and iPhone users communicate via iMessage. The tech giant has “taken steps to protect our users...

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WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out ‘View Once’ Voice Messages
WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out ‘View Once’ Voice Messages
December 07, 2023  |  Meta

WhatsApp has begun rolling out View Once voice messages that disappear once they’ve been heard.  This feature is designed to add another layer of privacy to users’...

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X Promises Robust Brand-Safety Tools for Advertisers
X Promises Robust Brand-Safety Tools for Advertisers
August 10, 2023  |  Social Commerce

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will continue rolling out brand-safety tools for advertisers. The platform is committed to free expression while...

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WhatsApp Debuts ‘Private Broadcasting’ Feature ‘Channels’
WhatsApp Debuts ‘Private Broadcasting’ Feature ‘Channels’
June 08, 2023  |  Meta

Meta’s WhatsApp is taking a new approach to messaging. The company on Thursday (June 8) announced the debut of Channels, a new way to get updates from...

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Meta Teams With Vonage for Messaging-Based Payments in Singapore
Meta Teams With Vonage for Messaging-Based Payments in Singapore
May 18, 2023  |  Partnerships

Meta is continuing its expansion in Singapore via a partnership with Vonage. The collaboration lets WhatsApp users in the Asian country make payments using Meta’s WhatsApp...

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Clickatell Debuts Pay-by-Chat Feature for Travel Sector
Clickatell Debuts Pay-by-Chat Feature for Travel Sector
December 07, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Chat commerce company Clickatell has updated its offerings for the travel sector. According to a Wednesday (Dec. 7) news release, new benefits of the company’s...

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Revolut Debuts In-App Messaging Service
Revolut Debuts In-App Messaging Service
November 02, 2022  |  Faster Payments

Revolut announced the launch of a new in-app chat feature on Wednesday (Nov. 2) that allows users to send messages to one another. Pointing to...

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