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Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Amid the rise of third-party messaging apps, texting remains a popular means of messaging in the U.S. If you own an Android phone, you’ve likely used or heard of Google Messages, which is positioned as the default text messaging app for Android. It is the culmination of Google’s long history with multiple messaging platforms. Google has pursued smartphone companies to use its Dialer and Messages apps as their default since at least 2017 and now mandates them to use Google Messages as the…

Apple is a company which is known for the privacy and security of its users. Now the company is all set to further enhance the security of its popular messaging app, iMessage, from the future threats. With the roll out of the iOS 17.4 update, iMessage will get a new encryption protocol called PQ3. This protocol is designed to withstand highly sophisticated attacks including those from the future quantum computers. “Today we are announcing the most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history…

If you’re looking to take control of your Kik account or your child’s account, you’re probably wondering how you can permanently delete Kik from your device. Some apps make it difficult or impossible to delete your account, but what about Kik? What kind of hoops do you have to jump through to get rid of the app from your phone? In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to do to permanently or temporarily deactivate your account on this popular messaging app. Looking for a Kik replacement? Check out…

Image Source : FILE WhatsApp Channel alerts to roll out soon for the Android users WhatsApp, a Meta-owned instant messaging platform is set to roll out a new feature for searching messages by date, hidden navigation labels and channel alerts. The feature will apply to Android users only. As per the WABetaInfo, the new features are available to some beta testers…

Image Source : PIXABAY Modified Telegram app found with dangerous malware In a recent discovery by cyber-security researchers, a modified version of the popular messaging app Telegram for Android has been identified as a malicious application capable of stealing user data. The mobile research team at cyber-security firm Check Point uncovered that the malware within this…

WhatsApp will now allow users to edit messages after sending them. Isn't it amazing! Earlier it was rumored that the messaging app will get the edit feature soon. Additionally, WhatsApp users long requested that the messaging app include an edit feature. Now, it is finally here.But what's the catch? Users can edit the message only a few times. WhatsApp will enable the user to edit wrong and embarrassing messages and typos but keep in mind that you can only do it a limited number of times. Users will now have a 15-minute…

Snapchat, has announced a significant achievement in India, surpassing 200 million monthly active userbase. The company says that it continues to invest in India through a localised platform experience, local content initiatives and partnerships, and a dedicated focus on regional creators via Spotlight and Stories. Snapchat has localised its platform experience, emphasising regional content initiatives, partnerships, and support for regional creators through features like Spotlight and Stories. Currently, more than 120…

Image Source : FILE WhatsApp rolls out ​‘edit’ feature for messages | Here's how to use Meta Platforms Inc-owned messaging app WhatsApp is all set to roll out the much anticipated feature of editing a message, permitting its users to alter messages as long as 15 minutes after they are sent. In a blog post, WhatsApp stated, "For the moments when you make a mistake, or…

Image Source : FILE WhatsApp introduces new 'chat lock' feature to hide private conversations | Here's how to use WhatsApp on Monday made the announcement that it would be introducing a new feature called "Chat Lock." This feature is intended to provide users with an additional layer of security for their most private conversations.  The app will also hide the…

Image Source : PIXABAY WhatsApp WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly working on a new 'Block' shortcut feature which will enable the user to provide a block shortcut right within the notification bar. ALSO READ: Twitter likely to vacate India office: Know-why? The platform is planning to bring this new block shortcut within notifications but not…