Messaging Apps news and trends

European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy

February 12, 2025
Telegram Ponders IPO as It Approaches Profitability
IPO // 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...

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,...

Coinbase Enables Sending Money Through Messaging and Social Media Apps
Cryptocurrency // December 05, 2023

Coinbase Wallet has added new features that aim to simplify and expedite money transfers globally. 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...

WhatsApp Business Adds QR Codes, Product Catalogs
Facebook // July 09, 2020

Facebook is expanding the capabilities of its WhatsApp Business messaging app, which the company says now has about 50 million users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy

February 12, 2025
The European Commission (EC) will stop pursuing three draft rules that would have regulated technology patents, artificial intelligence (AI) liability and consumer privacy on messaging apps. 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 […]

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...

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...

Coinbase Enables Sending Money Through Messaging and Social Media Apps

December 05, 2023
Coinbase Wallet has added new features that aim to simplify and expedite money transfers globally. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...