Messaging news and trends

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

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will enable users to post status updates directly from the web interface. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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

Apple has reportedly shuttered third-party apps that let Android and iPhone users communicate via iMessage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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

WhatsApp has begun rolling out View Once voice messages that disappear once they’ve been heard.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will continue rolling out brand-safety tools for advertisers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Interviews & Exclusives
How CaaS Platforms Are Changing How People And Businesses Communicate

February 25, 2020
The world of 1997 may not initially present itself as a radically different place from today, but a stroll down memory lane quickly proves otherwise. Amazon was a three-year-old online bookstore that had recently launched its IPO with a stock price of around $20. The internet was dial-up nearly everywhere, with high-speed offerings largely limited […]

Why Real Time Is The Game-Changer For Corporate Cash Pros

October 02, 2019
Instant payments are more promise than reality in the US.  Citi’s global head of payments and receivables, Manish Kohli, tells Karen Webster that lack of ubiquity is a hindrance, but...

LiveWorld Enables Human + Chatbot Cooperation

April 21, 2017
If the recent news from Facebook’s F8 developer conference is any indication, the future of online communication between businesses and consumers will occur more often via AI-driven chatbots. Get the...

Quick Reads
Telegram Ponders IPO as It Approaches Profitability

March 12, 2024
The owner of messaging app Telegram is reportedly considering taking the company public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

WhatsApp to Enable Status Updates Directly From Web Interface

December 27, 2023
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will enable users to post status updates directly from the web interface. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Apple Blocks Third-Party Apps Using iMessage to Link Android Phones

December 10, 2023
Apple has reportedly shuttered third-party apps that let Android and iPhone users communicate via iMessage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out ‘View Once’ Voice Messages

December 07, 2023
WhatsApp has begun rolling out View Once voice messages that disappear once they’ve been heard.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...