OS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s ...

WhatsApp is edging its way beyond being a simple chat app, and moving closer to being a social network, with an update that shows who has been “recently online”, a feature that’s designed to encourage ...

The patent, filed in the U.S. in February 2025, describes a proximity-based voice chat system, meaning voice communication ...

WhatsApp announced three new group chat features today, expanding how users can interact and add context to their role within ...

WhatsApp chats are more than just for fun banter with friends and family. They’ve been heavily used during pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, medical rescue in conflict zones, environmental justice, ...

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Instagram is reportedly experimenting with a new “community chat” feature. This development comes as social media platforms increasingly focus on building stronger community engagement tools to boost ...

Google has announced a slew of new features for its standalone Chat app. The company now wants people to use the team collaboration tool to have conversations with family and friends. Google’s ...

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