#messaging-apps
#messaging-apps

WhatsApp will let you tell group members what your role is

WhatsApp introduces group chat labels for clarity on user roles, visible only to group members.

fromThe Hacker News

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp Launches Private Processing to Enable AI Features While Protecting Message Privacy

WhatsApp introduces Private Processing, enabling AI features while maintaining user privacy through secure message handling.

Mobile UX

Google Messages will support WhatsApp video calls

Google Messages will soon allow video calls from WhatsApp directly.

Integration focuses on enhancing user experience for one-on-one chats.

Group chats will default to Google Meet for video calls.

Feature expected to be released in a few weeks.

Privacy technologies

fromNew York Post

Signal head defends messaging app's security after Houthi attack text leak: 'Gold standard in private comms'

Signal's messaging app emphasizes privacy and security, using end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

Women in technology

fromEngadget

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing voice and video calls to browsers

Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5, indicating its decline against competitors.

Social media marketing

fromMail Online

WhatsApp is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of users around the world

WhatsApp experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users worldwide, leading to frustrations and commentary on social media.

Mobile UX

WhatsApp will let you tell group members what your role is

WhatsApp introduces group chat labels for clarity on user roles, visible only to group members.

Privacy technologies

fromThe Hacker News

WhatsApp Launches Private Processing to Enable AI Features While Protecting Message Privacy

WhatsApp introduces Private Processing, enabling AI features while maintaining user privacy through secure message handling.

Mobile UX

Google Messages will support WhatsApp video calls

Google Messages will soon allow video calls from WhatsApp directly.

Integration focuses on enhancing user experience for one-on-one chats.

Group chats will default to Google Meet for video calls.

Feature expected to be released in a few weeks.

fromNew York Post

Privacy technologies

Signal head defends messaging app's security after Houthi attack text leak: 'Gold standard in private comms'

Signal's messaging app emphasizes privacy and security, using end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

fromEngadget

Women in technology

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing voice and video calls to browsers

Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5, indicating its decline against competitors.

What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?

Signal's group chat involving US officials has raised major concerns about security and intelligence leaks.

Privacy technologies

What is Signal? 7 features that make it a go-to app for private, secure messaging

The issues with sensitive information sharing highlight user responsibility over the security of messaging apps like Signal.

Digital life

"This isn't the Matrix" | TechCrunch

The incident raises concerns about contact privacy and secure messaging app functionalities.

Information security

fromwww.bbc.com

What is the Signal messaging app and how secure is it?

Signal's group chat involving US officials has raised major concerns about security and intelligence leaks.

Privacy technologies

What is Signal? 7 features that make it a go-to app for private, secure messaging

The issues with sensitive information sharing highlight user responsibility over the security of messaging apps like Signal.

Digital life

"This isn't the Matrix" | TechCrunch

The incident raises concerns about contact privacy and secure messaging app functionalities.

more#signal

#trump-administration

US news

Trump officials planned a military strike over Signal - with a magazine editor on the line

Jeffrey Goldberg inadvertently joined a group chat discussing sensitive military strikes, raising concerns over communication security and protocol violations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

Leaked War Plans, and the Trouble with Off-channel Messaging

Pete Hegseth and Trump administration officials may have breached security protocols by discussing sensitive Yemen war plans on a messaging app.

US news

Trump officials planned a military strike over Signal - with a magazine editor on the line

Jeffrey Goldberg inadvertently joined a group chat discussing sensitive military strikes, raising concerns over communication security and protocol violations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

more#trump-administration

US news

Leaked War Plans, and the Trouble with Off-channel Messaging

Pete Hegseth and Trump administration officials may have breached security protocols by discussing sensitive Yemen war plans on a messaging app.

US news

fromIrish Independent

US defence secretary attacks journalist mistakenly added to government Signal group as they planned to bomb Houthis

Government officials need to reconsider using unsecured apps for sensitive communication after a reporter was inadvertently added to a classified group chat.

#telegram

Privacy professionals

Telegram will start moderating private chats after CEO's arrest

Telegram is shifting its stance on moderation in response to CEO Durov's arrest and increasing scrutiny over illegal content.

France news

Telegram founder returns to Dubai as French inquiry continues

Pavel Durov has returned to Dubai after being released from an investigation in France regarding content moderation on Telegram.

Europe news

Telegram to drop people nearby' feature and improve moderation

Telegram is enhancing moderation to reduce illegal activities and improve platform reputation after concerns about misuse.

fromLogRocket Blog

Node JS

Building a Telegram bot with grammY - LogRocket Blog

Telegram bots enhance user experience through automation and customer service functionalities.

Privacy professionals

Telegram will start moderating private chats after CEO's arrest

Telegram is shifting its stance on moderation in response to CEO Durov's arrest and increasing scrutiny over illegal content.

France news

Telegram founder returns to Dubai as French inquiry continues

Pavel Durov has returned to Dubai after being released from an investigation in France regarding content moderation on Telegram.

Europe news

Telegram to drop people nearby' feature and improve moderation

Telegram is enhancing moderation to reduce illegal activities and improve platform reputation after concerns about misuse.

fromLogRocket Blog

Node JS

Building a Telegram bot with grammY - LogRocket Blog

Telegram bots enhance user experience through automation and customer service functionalities.

Privacy technologies

Cloudflare CDN flaw leaks user location data, even through secure chat apps

A flaw in Cloudflare's CDN can reveal a user's general location through images sent on messaging platforms.

Digital life

Creator of Gas and tbh makes an app for disappearing photos via iMessage | TechCrunch

Nikita Bier's new app Explode enables users to send disappearing messages on iMessage, enhancing digital privacy and security.

Privacy technologies

fromDatabreaches

Cloudflare CDN flaw leaks user location data, even through secure chat apps

A flaw in Cloudflare's CDN can reveal a user's general location through images sent on messaging platforms.

Digital life

Creator of Gas and tbh makes an app for disappearing photos via iMessage | TechCrunch

Nikita Bier's new app Explode enables users to send disappearing messages on iMessage, enhancing digital privacy and security.

more#privacy

#business-communication

Miscellaneous

Telegram Vs Whatsapp for Business: Which is Better? | ClickUp

Businesses must meet customers where they are, specifically on messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Slack Use Cases for Enhanced Team Collaboration | ClickUp

Slack is essential for team communication and organization, offering multiple features to improve collaboration.

Miscellaneous

Telegram Vs Whatsapp for Business: Which is Better? | ClickUp

Businesses must meet customers where they are, specifically on messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.

more#business-communication

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Slack Use Cases for Enhanced Team Collaboration | ClickUp

Slack is essential for team communication and organization, offering multiple features to improve collaboration.

#encryption

Privacy professionals

'Chat control': The EU's controversial CSAM-scanning legal proposal explained | TechCrunch

The EU's child abuse legislation threatens user privacy and encryption by mandating AI-based content scanning on messaging apps.

fromReadWrite

10 months ago

EU data protection

EU prepares to vote on proposed regulation to scan messaging apps

EU considers proposal to require messaging apps to scan private texts for suspicious content.

Privacy professionals

'Chat control': The EU's controversial CSAM-scanning legal proposal explained | TechCrunch

The EU's child abuse legislation threatens user privacy and encryption by mandating AI-based content scanning on messaging apps.

fromReadWrite

10 months ago

EU data protection

EU prepares to vote on proposed regulation to scan messaging apps

EU considers proposal to require messaging apps to scan private texts for suspicious content.

Mobile UX

Samsung Messages replaced with Google Messages on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US

Samsung phasing out Samsung Messages app in US on newer devices.

Digital life

How 'bubbling' Android texts can save you time - and prevent missed messages

Using the Android bubble feature ensures important text notifications are never missed.

Bubbling conversations allows quick access directly from the home screen of your Android device.

9 months ago

Mobile UX

Samsung Messages replaced with Google Messages on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 in the US

Samsung phasing out Samsung Messages app in US on newer devices.

Digital life

How 'bubbling' Android texts can save you time - and prevent missed messages

Using the Android bubble feature ensures important text notifications are never missed.

Bubbling conversations allows quick access directly from the home screen of your Android device.

more#google-messages

fromEMARKETER