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WhatsApp Backdoor? Report Claims Encrypted Messaging Service Has Backdoor, Experts Disagree
A report claims WhatsApp messages can be intercepted by third-parties including government agencies, but security experts believe it's not as nefarious as it seems.
Facebook App Battery Drain: Update Fixes Messenger App After Complaints
Facebook fixed a bug in its Messenger app on Android devices that was killing users’ batteries.
Top 5 Free Encryption Messaging Apps To Keep Your Conversations Secure
This year saw an increase in the level of security for some major messaging services, including Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Here are the best encryption messaging apps.
Facebook-WhatsApp Data Sharing: EU Charges Social Media Giant With Providing Misleading Information On Linking Accounts
The European Union is charging Facebook with misleading its commission when it reviewed the social network's multi-billion dollar purchase of the popular messaging service WhatsApp.
What’s New In Viber Version 6.5 Update: Instant Video Messages, Chat Extensions, New Look Emojis
The messaging app released its latest update, version 6.5, Tuesday, which also features redesigned emoticons.
Is Russia Still Bombing Aleppo? How To Help Evacuation Efforts For Syrian Victims
A ceasefire deal and evacuations were underway in eastern Aleppo on Thursday.
WhatsApp Sent Messages: Recalling Messages Possible In New Update?
An upcoming WhatsApp update might reportedly include the long-awaited feature.
WhatsApp Support For Nokia, BlackBerry Extended; Windows Phone 7, iOS 6 And Dated Android OS-Running Devices To Finally End
The company behind the famous messenger app is urging everyone to upgrade their dated phones.
iPhones Are Quietly Sending Your Call Records To Apple Through iCloud, Report Says
Apple has access to iPhone owners’ call logs and FaceTime call history for up to four months through the iCloud syncing service.
Samsung Acquires NewNet Communications Technologies; Possibly Working On An iMessage Rival
Samsung appears to be interested in rich communications services which could mean that it's also working on its own messaging service.
WhatsApp Update: Video-Calling Feature Rolls Out To iOS, Android And Windows Phone
WhatsApp users can finally make video calls with their family and friends thanks to the app's latest update.
Facebook Suspends WhatsApp Data Collection In UK Over Privacy Concerns
The company has been approached by the Information Commissioner’s Office to “pause” the usage of WhatsApp users’ information until privacy concerns are addressed.
WhatsApp GIF Update For iOS: Vine-Style Videos, Giphy Library Access, GIF Storage And Sharing
The 2.16.15 version adds support for Vine-style animations and allows access to the Giphy library.
WhatsApp Testing Snapchat-Like Stories Feature On Its Messaging App
WhatsApp Messenger may be getting its own Snapchat-like Stories feature soon.
WhatsApp Video Calling Rolled Out For Android
Select users can now make video calls from within the app itself, but the feature is not available for iOS or Windows smartphones.
DJ Khaled Snapchats Son's Birth, Boy Named Asahd Tuck
The record producer documented the birth of his son on social networking websites Instagram and Snapchat.
Snapchat Preparing $25 Billion IPO, Report Says
Revenue of the parent company of the popular photo- and video-sharing app is forecast to grow almost three times over the next 12 months.
Facebook Finally Rolls Out End-To-End Encryption For Messenger Called Secret Conversations
Facebook has added a way to enable users to chat privately on the Messenger app.
WhatsApp Doodles: Snapchat-Like Features Introduced On Messaging App
WhatsApp has introduced camera features that let you doodle over photographs and videos, and even add emojis.
Facebook-WhatsApp Data Sharing: Germany Asks Social Media Giant To Quit Collecting Data From Messaging App
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information also asked the California tech giant to delete all the data it has collected from WhatsApp so far.
WhatsApp Reportedly Working On Adding Passcodes To Protect Messages
WhatsApp is working on another way to make its users feel more secure by adding passcodes to messages.
Google Allo Messaging App Features Smart Reply, Incognito Mode, Google Assistant Preview And More
Google's Allo messaging app is now available for download for Android and iOS devices.
WhatsApp For iOS Update Comes With New Features For iOS 10-Running iPhone, iPad
The latest update for WhatsApp for iOS is now available for download from the App Store.
WhatsApp Next Update To Come With Support For GIFs As Hinted By Android App Beta Version
The new beta version of the WhatsApp Android app appears to leak a new feature for the upcoming update of the mobile messaging app.
WhatsApp Sharing Data With Facebook: How To Stop Your Phone Number From Getting To Facebook
The announcement Thursday is ostensibly meant to benefit users, but if you have privacy concerns, you have only one month to opt out.
Social Media In Iran: 450 People Accused Of 'Immoral' WhatsApp, Instagram And Telegram Posts
About 450 people were "invited, summoned or arrested" for their "immoral" content, according to reports.
Android Bug Leaves 900 Million Phones At Risk: Qualcomm Security Flaw Gives Hackers Access To Phone Users Data
Android users may be at risk of having their data stolen.
Facebook Trounces Wall Street Estimates With Sharp Ad Sales Growth
The leading social media company’s mobile app and push into video attracted new advertisers and encouraged existing ones to spend more.
Olympics ISIS Attack? Brazil Police Arrest 10 Islamic State Supporters Preparing Plans For Rio Online
Ten were arrested and two were wanted for supporting the Islamic State group and preparing to target the Olympic Games next month.
Snapchat vs. Twitter: Jack Dorsey And Company Have 150 Million Reasons To Be Embarrassed
The mobile storytelling app has at least 150 million daily active users, a report finds.