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#messaging

Threads Introduces DMs and It Might Actually Work This Time

Threads now offers direct messaging, enhancing connections within a distinct platform from Instagram.

fromSocial Media Today

Meta's Rolling Out Threads DMs to All Users

Messaging in Threads is restricted to mutual followers aged 18 and older to enhance safety.

#social-media

Social media marketing

Threads launches its own DM inbox, as app moves further away from Instagram | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

X hits pause on its encrypted DMs feature | TechCrunch

Social media marketing

Threads launches its own DM inbox, as app moves further away from Instagram | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

X hits pause on its encrypted DMs feature | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp Launches Message Summaries in US-Here's How to Turn It On | HackerNoon

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp Deploys AI, for Those Incapable of Comprehending Straightforward Messages From Their Friends and Family

fromComputerworld

Privacy professionals

Meta adds privacy feature to WhatsApp days after US House ban

fromThe South African

Marketing tech

Three major WhatsApp updates: Here's what you need to know

Mobile UX

WhatsApp is working on an easier way to log out

After 15 years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad

Meta has released a dedicated iPad app for WhatsApp, enhancing multitasking and usability after 15 years of demand.

fromHackernoon

Privacy technologies

WhatsApp Launches Message Summaries in US-Here's How to Turn It On | HackerNoon

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

WhatsApp Deploys AI, for Those Incapable of Comprehending Straightforward Messages From Their Friends and Family

fromComputerworld

Privacy professionals

Meta adds privacy feature to WhatsApp days after US House ban

fromThe South African

Marketing tech

Three major WhatsApp updates: Here's what you need to know

WhatsApp is working on an easier way to log out

WhatsApp is introducing a feature allowing users to log out without deleting data.

After 15 years, WhatsApp is finally ready for the iPad

Meta has released a dedicated iPad app for WhatsApp, enhancing multitasking and usability after 15 years of demand.

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service launches in July - here's who can get it for free

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service will launch on July 23, allowing SMS and MMS messaging for mobile users across all networks.

fromEntrepreneur

Why Clear Messaging Is Your Startup's Most Overlooked Growth Lever | Entrepreneur

Having a documented content strategy is crucial for success in B2B marketing.

Defining a core message is essential for effective content creation and positioning.

Aligning content with audience needs at different stages of the buyer's journey is vital.

fromRelay

Clockwise #609: Are You Coming By to Eat Chili Today? - Relay

Apple is enhancing its ecosystem with new Spotlight features for Mac and iPadOS 26 improvements.

#google

Mobile UX

Google's 'Pixel VIPs' will help you keep track of your favorite contacts

fromGSMArena.com

Tech industry

Google trolls Apple on its late adoption of RCS in new video ad

Mobile UX

Google's 'Pixel VIPs' will help you keep track of your favorite contacts

fromGSMArena.com

Tech industry

Google trolls Apple on its late adoption of RCS in new video ad

more#google

How to maximize your privacy using Signal calls and chat

Signal's username feature enhances privacy by allowing users to connect without exposing phone numbers.

fromSocial Media Today

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

Snapchat Launches Apple Watch App

With the Snapchat app on Apple Watch, you can preview an incoming message and reply using the Keyboard, Scribble, Dictation, or send an emoji.

Wearables

Anyone successfully syncing LinkedIn messages?

Accessing LinkedIn messaging APIs is restricted to approved partners, complicating external message sync implementations.

fromZDNET

How to mute a group text on Android when you need a break from the chat

Muting group texts on Android can alleviate frustration from excessive notifications while allowing important messages to still come through.

#rcs

fromAndroid Authority

Marketing tech

You didn't ask for ads in your RCS chat app, but you're going to get them anyway

fromArs Technica

Apple

Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last

fromKnowYourMobile

Mobile UX

RCS Messaging FINALLY Comes To iPhone: Here's Why It's Important

Apple

fromZDNET

Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messages, enhancing privacy for communications between Apple and Android users.

Privacy technologies

RCS messaging adds end-to-end encryption between Android and iOS

RCS messaging now supports end-to-end encryption, enhancing privacy and security for users on both iOS and Android devices.

EU data protection

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users

iPhone and Android users will soon be able to send end-to-end encrypted RCS messages due to updated specifications.

fromAndroid Authority

Marketing tech

You didn't ask for ads in your RCS chat app, but you're going to get them anyway

Apple

fromArs Technica

Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last

RCS allows iPhone users to communicate seamlessly with non-Apple users while keeping iMessage features intact.

fromKnowYourMobile

RCS Messaging FINALLY Comes To iPhone: Here's Why It's Important

Apple will enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for iPhone and Android users in 2025, enhancing privacy and functionality.

The decision follows regulatory pressure and updates to RCS security standards.

Apple

fromZDNET

Why Apple's RCS encryption move is a privacy game-changer for your texts

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messages, enhancing privacy for communications between Apple and Android users.

Privacy technologies

RCS messaging adds end-to-end encryption between Android and iOS

RCS messaging now supports end-to-end encryption, enhancing privacy and security for users on both iOS and Android devices.

EU data protection

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users

iPhone and Android users will soon be able to send end-to-end encrypted RCS messages due to updated specifications.

more#rcs

Marketing tech

Meta Announces 2025 Conversations' Messaging Conference

Meta's Conversations conference will be held in Miami, focusing on advancements in messaging and business opportunities.

Growing WhatsApp usage in the U.S. highlights the potential for enhanced customer communication strategies.

James Carville outlines 'winning message' for Democrats, stands by Trump-Hitler comparisonsny

Democrats must position themselves as advocates for the struggling majority against a wealthy elite, as articulated by strategist James Carville.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

Dem Senator Says Party Needs to Stop Attacking Oligarchy' and Focus on Losing Woke' Reputation

Sen. Elissa Slotkin advocates rebranding Democratic messaging away from 'oligarchy' to resonate better with Americans, urging a stronger, more pragmatic party image.

US politics

fromNew York Post

James Carville outlines 'winning message' for Democrats, stands by Trump-Hitler comparisonsny

Democrats must position themselves as advocates for the struggling majority against a wealthy elite, as articulated by strategist James Carville.

US politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

Dem Senator Says Party Needs to Stop Attacking Oligarchy' and Focus on Losing Woke' Reputation

Sen. Elissa Slotkin advocates rebranding Democratic messaging away from 'oligarchy' to resonate better with Americans, urging a stronger, more pragmatic party image.

more#democratic-party

#instagram

Social media marketing

Instagram could have added video and messaging without Meta's help.

Instagram adds a whole slew of new DM features in latest update

Instagram updates messaging with music-sharing, translation, message pinning, scheduling, and QR codes to increase competitiveness with iMessage and other platforms.

Instagram upgrades DMs with music-sharing, message scheduling, translation and more | TechCrunch

Instagram is introducing new DM features to enhance user experience and compete with iMessage and other messaging apps.

Social media marketing

Instagram could have added video and messaging without Meta's help.

Instagram adds a whole slew of new DM features in latest update

Instagram updates messaging with music-sharing, translation, message pinning, scheduling, and QR codes to increase competitiveness with iMessage and other platforms.

Instagram upgrades DMs with music-sharing, message scheduling, translation and more | TechCrunch

Instagram is introducing new DM features to enhance user experience and compete with iMessage and other messaging apps.

Report: X's DM feature is getting rebranded as 'XChat'

Elon Musk plans to replace Twitter's Direct Messages with a new feature called XChat.

XChat will compete with WhatsApp, featuring encrypted messaging and more.

Existing DM tab on Twitter will be entirely removed to make way for XChat.

Discussions among employees suggest that the launch of XChat is imminent.

X may soon replace DMs with its upcoming chat platform

X's DM feature will be replaced by a new messaging system called XChat, which includes enhanced security features.

fromGSMArena.com

iPhone will soon let you set WhatsApp as the default calling and messaging app

WhatsApp can soon be set as the default calling and messaging app on iPhones.

fromSocial Media Today

Reddit's Consolidating its DM and Chat Options into a Single Stream

This transition consolidates messaging on Reddit and introduces features like pinned chats for better organization, an unread filter, a new spam folder, more sender context when accepting invites, an allowlist, and a faster experience.

Mobile UX

RCS texting updates will bring end-to-end encryption to green bubble chats

Apple has integrated Rich Communications Services (RCS) into iOS 18, improving messaging with non-iPhone users and supporting crucial privacy features like end-to-end encryption.

fromMarketing Dive

Marketing

5 ways marketers can master RCS for mobile messaging

Apple's iOS 18 update introduces support for RCS messaging, enhancing communication between iPhone and Android users.

fromArs Technica

RCS texting updates will bring end-to-end encryption to green bubble chats

Apple has integrated Rich Communications Services (RCS) into iOS 18, improving messaging with non-iPhone users and supporting crucial privacy features like end-to-end encryption.

fromMarketing Dive

Marketing

5 ways marketers can master RCS for mobile messaging

Signal will exit Sweden rather than dilute message security

Signal will exit Sweden to protect encryption integrity against regulatory demands for data storage.

Digital life

The dream of PictoChat on the Nintendo DS lives on in this iMessage app

PicoChat revives the nostalgic messaging experience of Nintendo's PictoChat in a modern iPhone app, combining stylus-like drawing and simple messaging.

The new Beeper app combines all of Automattic's messaging systems

Beeper has announced a new beta update integrating its services with Texts, incorporating features for both desktop and iOS apps, enhancing universal messaging capabilities.

Apple

#tiktok

fromMail Online

Marketing

TikTok launches group chats with up to 32 people - how to try it

Marketing

TikTok's new group chats keep conversations in the app

fromMail Online

Marketing

TikTok launches group chats with up to 32 people - how to try it