Facebook users on Android and iOS will no longer be able to chat and send messages later this week, unless...
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Facebook currently owns and operates three messaging platforms that all run independently of each other - Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. All three platforms feature their own respective messaging component; Instagram users, for instance, can't use the app to contact users on WhatsApp.
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Flash Messenger app will flash messages without sending any data, making the process instant and secure. Messaging has become one...
Google is testing floating conversation bubbles (Facebook Messenger style) in its Messages app on Android 10. While the support for the feature was added in Android 10 beta two for Pixel devices, the feature was pulled on the stable build.
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Former Research In Motion co-chief executive Jim Balsillie sought to reinvent the BlackBerry smartphone maker with a radical shift in strategy before he stepped down, two sources with knowledge of his plans said.
AtHoc has announced that Foundation of Shalom Park, one of the largest Community Campuses in the United States, has selected AtHoc’s Networked Crisis Communication system.
BlackBerry, Cisco, IBM, Kaazing, LogMeIn, M2Mi, MachineShop, PTC, Red Hat, Software AG, TIBCO, and Others Ratify Enhanced Version of Widely Adopted IoT Standard
Gary Klassen, who is commonly referred to as the creator of BBM, has left BlackBerry after almost 16 years.
Germany has officially banned WhatsApp’s controversial data-sharing deal with Facebook. The company said in an update to its privacy policy that it will share phone numbers and details with Facebook to better deliver targeted ads.
Glide has released an update to their Video messaging app, which brings support for the Apple Watch. Glide on the Apple Watch lets you watch messages, get chat notifications, and reply in a text chat with dictation.
BlackBerry today announced that Good Work and several other Good-secured apps and servers have been certified as Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 Augmented (EAL4+).
Google has launched a campaign, where the company is once again getting on Apple's back in an an attempt to force Apple to "fix the text messaging issues between Android devices and iPhones".
Google has now released Allo for Android, a smart messaging app that helps you say more and do more. Express yourself better with stickers, doodles and HUGE emojis. Allo brings you the Google Assistant, preview edition.
Google has been pushing Rich Communication Services (RCS) as a replacement for SMS for a long time now but the feature kept getting delayed due to delays from carriers.
The latest update to Google Duo has finally brought Dark Mode to Google's Video Calling app.
Google has released an update to the Hangouts Android app, bringing a Material Design overhaul, which came to iOS back in June.
Google has released a huge upgrade to Hangouts for iOS, overhauling the design, improving performance, and bringing full iPad support,...
Google has released an update to Hangouts for iOS devices. The Hangouts v4.0 brings in a new design that follows Google’s Material Design along with several bug fixes and performance improvements.
Google has launched a standalone web version of Hangouts. With the latest web client, users will not have to depend on Google+ or Gmail to access the messaging and video chat service.
Google Play Services 5.0 has rolled out to devices worldwide. It introduces Android wearable services APIs, Dynamic Security Provider and App Indexing,...
Google has rebranded their Messenger app to Android Messages, bringing a push to Rich Communications Services (RCS). The app will now be installed on default on handsets from over 20 phone makers and with RCS gaining adoption by several carriers around the world,
Earlier today BlackBerry rolled out an update for the BlackBerry Priv which contained Google's April 2016 Security updates. Google have now released factory images with the same April security patch for Nexus devices.
Google has released version 1.0 of its new Android development IDE, Android Studio. Android Studio will continue to receive updates on four different release channels.
Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption for Android messages users, making it harder for anyone, including law enforcement, to read the content of messages.
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Back in June Google began rolling out RCS in the UK and France, bypassing carriers. Google is now doing the same in the US. If you already have Messages, you’ll be prompted to enable chat features in the coming weeks. If you don’t have Messages, you can download it on the Play Store. Google expects this service to be broadly available in the U.S. by the end of year.
GroupMe Android 5.0 makes it easy, efficient and fun for users to stay connected to the those who matter most....
Guild, today announced they support interpersonal messaging between professionals for free.
H&M has Integrated Google’s Business Messages into the Nuance Intelligent Engagement Platform to make the experience more accessible. Instead of calling in, customers can message directly within entry points from a variety of Google experiences, such as Google Search, Google Maps, and others.
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Back in February, BlackBerry launched the Good Secure EMM Suites, a comprehensive set of mobile security, management, productivity and collaboration offerings.
BlackBerry released an update to BBM for Android Thursday, which finally brought the ability for users to sign up using a phone number. However, some users are discovering that there are issues when attempting to create a new BlackBerry ID using phone registration.
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In this scenario using BBM Enterprise, you will see a common healthcare use case of communication and collaboration between an emergency department nurse and physician, a consult between an emergency department physician...
Hermes UK is introducing innovative technology aimed at bringing people together by enabling the sender of a parcel to connect with its recipient through a personal video message.
Hermes Play, which was created within Hermes’ Innovation Lab, allows the sender to pre- record a personal message which is then uploaded via the Hermes Send app.
Huawei is more trusted by the UK public than Facebook, according to the results of a UK consumer survey conducted by Censuswide. The survey examined attitudes towards the big messaging platform providers (i.e. Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp), as well as wider consumer trust in the technology sector.
Hyundai is adding smartphone integrations to several existing models today, via do-it-yourself installation. The software update compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto is now available at no cost through MyHyundai.com.
IMImobile has made its enterprise cloud communications platform IMIconnect available on Salesforce AppExchange. Salesforce users will now be able to quickly launch and orchestrate two-way, trigger based customer communications across more than 10 channels including SMS, WhatsApp, Apple Business Chat, In App and Push, amongst others.
Business Messages enables rich features such as carousels, cards, quick replies, photos, and more
IMImobile today announced its customers are now able to use Apple Business Chat, a new way for users to communicate directly with businesses using the Messages app on iPhone and iPad.
IMImobile has teamed up with US network software giant Mavenir to launch an RCS messaging initiative. IMImobile and Mavenir will work together with global operator mutual customers, integrated RCS enablement technologies and a shared vision to increase adoption of this new channel globally.
IMImobile has announced it has conditionally agreed to acquire US-based mobile engagement and RCS Business Messaging leader 3Cinteractive. The acquisition allows IMImobile to increase its footprint in North America and become the global market leader for RCS (Rich Communications Services) Business Messaging.
Indonesians spend most of their time on smartphones for chatting, with nearly 80 percent using BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), a recent...
Infobip is supporting BT’s RCS launch through the development of a visual demo flow, which is being used to showcase key benefits of RCS Business Messaging to more business customers across the UK.
After much build up and anticipation, the new music mobile messaging app, Musations, has debuted on the Apple iTunes store...
Instagram has announced a complete reworking of its Instagram Direct functionality. Sending a message to a friend will not start a new conversation each time you contact that person.
After the London terrorist attack this week, where Khalid Masood killed four people in Westminster, the home secretary has said that intelligence services must have access to encrypted messaging services.
Within the next few months Apple’s much anticipated iPhone 8 will hit the UK market. With iOS11 due to debut around the same time as the new iPhone launches, the timing of the new technologies and much rumoured features.
Infinite Peripherals (IPC), a provider of enterprise mobility solutions, has added mobile communications industry veteran Eric Nicolaisen to the newly created position of director, enterprise product management.
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Jannah Hotels, designed to recreate the spirit of the noble Bedouin hospitality with its distinctive and creative infrastructure, today announced...
On Wednesday, Kik announced it has 200 million registered users, which certainly makes it competitive  although it’s much smaller than services like WeChat, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
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Kyocera and Microsoft have announced they have signed an agreement expanding on a prior patent licensing arrangement.
LG Electronics announced today that new products set to debut in the United States during the first half of next year – from appliances to air solutions to home entertainment devices.
LINE Corporation, owner and operator of the free call and messaging app LINE, today announced their decision to establish the LINE Life Global Gateway, an investment fund that will target service providers operating in the areas of O2O, e-commerce, payment, media, and entertainment, as part of efforts to expand its LIFE platform business.
LINE has released an updated its Android app which now allows users to share their Timelines. and some UI design tweaks. Now when you share or like posts that are set to public, you can also share them with your friends on your Timeline.
LINE has announced an update to its Android app that focuses on low cost calling. The new low cost calling service is known as Line Out and it allows users to make calls to mobiles and landlines across the globe “at competitive rates†from inside the app.
Japanese company Line has set the price of its IPO at 3,330 yen per share, meaning it could raise as much as $1.3bn when it goes public.
LivePerson has integrated Instagram messaging into its Conversational Cloud platform, empowering brands to create meaningful messaging experiences with consumers on Instagram at scale.
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The development of interoperable standards for all IP based communication – from messaging apps like WhatsApp to Facebook Messenger, FaceTime...
A few days ago we wrote how BlackBerry need to sort out the major issues on cross-platform BBM. One of...
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Meta has released update to Messenger’s opt-in end-to-end encrypted chats, including group chats and calls, notifications for screenshots of disappearing messages, stickers, GIFs, reactions and more.
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Microsoft has released a new app 'Send' through the Microsoft Garage that is built specifically for those brief, snappy communications.
Microsoft has announced the preview of Skype for Business apps for Android and iOS. The company states that the preview apps include a new dashboard for easy navigation of your contacts, calls and meetings, and updated the In-Call and In-Meeting experience.
New services and technology partnerships help broadcasters and media companies move to the cloud. Wednesday, before the opening day of...
Microsoft has announced that the company has started rolling out group video calling on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets in Western Europe and North America.
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Microsoft has announced that will be launching Video Group Calling to Skype for Android, iOS and Windows Mobile in the coming weeks.
Shape The Future program provides digital devices at a reduced cost to public school boards across Canada Microsoft Canada announced...
Microsoft has announced the launch of Skype Meetings, a new and free video and audio chat tool for small businesses in the United States that don't have an Office 365 subscription.
Last November, Microsoft announced that the next version of Microsoft Lync would become Skype for Business and today they have announced that the technical preview of the Skype for Business client starts today.
Mobile access to Presence, Instant Messaging and Persistent Group Chat leveraging Microsoft with MindLink is now available for BlackBerry 10....
Microsoft sued Kyocera for patent infringement on Friday, alleging the Japanese company's Duraforce, Hydro and Brigadier cell phone lines violate seven Microsoft patents.
Microsoft has added several new features, such as picture-in-picture support, natural language search, caller ID for voicemail messages, and more to Microsoft Teams for Android.
Microsoft is rolling out of new custom background effects in Teams, along with new features in the free version of Teams.
Microsoft has added a series of new video-calling features to Teams, including a Together mode which looks to provide a new way to group chat. With the new update, Microsoft Teams users will be able to view more members on the mobile's screen and also consume less amount of internet data during a video call and more.
Microsoft has added a series of new video-calling features to Teams, including a Together mode which looks to provide a new way to group chat.
Microsoft has announced the expansion of Microsoft Teams beyond work groups, opening the platform up for personal use.
Microsoft is making its collaboration platform Teams available to all for free for six months to help people connect with their companies, schools, and colleges using the Internet.
Microsoft has updated Yammer for both Android and iOS apps. The Android apps with Android Wear support and the iOS app with Handoff. Both apps have been updated for easier collaboration and a more streamlined experience.
Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette has upgraded his rating on BlackBerry stock on the strength of the company’s cash reserves and ability to further cut costs.
Following Google’s of its new wearable device platform, Android Wear, Motorola has announced its first device with the software, the Moto 360....
Google Hangouts provides an end-to-end chat solution for Google Apps customers, allowing people within an organization to securely communicate with one another across all devices and platforms.
Google has now added two new policy options for Apps admins to give them greater control of how Hangouts chat is used in their domains, as well as introducing Google Apps Vault for Hangouts.
VOICE is changing the way people look at social media apps. By design, VOICE has all of the benefits of anonymous local apps like Yik Yak, Whisper, and Secret – but without the social drawbacks that come from having anonymity as a fundamental feature.
Virgin Media Business has launched its first unified communications product for start-ups and smaller companies that will allow them to stay in touch regardless of where they are or which device they’re using.
NiCE IT today revealed the NiCE Management Pack with support for BES12. The solution, which is also compatible with BES5 and BES10
O2 has revealed it is to trial a new video communications service powered by Six3. O2 Clip It is a...
Cloud VoIP and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider OnSIP announced today the launch of its first desktop application for Mac and Windows.
Google has revealed the name of Android 8, and it comes as no surprise that Android 8.0 is officially Oreo. Google has partnered with Nabisco, the owner of the Oreo brand, similar to the way they partnered with Nabisco rival Nestlé for Android 4.4 KitKat.
Microsoft has released another Outlook for Android update that brings the addition of Calendar attachments, allowing Outlook users to view them on their Android devices. You can view embedded images and open these attachments directly from the event details in the Outlook app.
Back in 2015, BlackBerry and PayPal teamed up to introduce PayPal payments within BBM. PayPal has now informed users via email that the ability to send money with PayPal using BBM has been discontinued as of February 6, 2018.
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Pebble have released updates to both their Android and iOS apps bringing Android Wear compatibility out of beta and available for public release.
BlackBerry today announced that the Pentagon Force Protection Agency has awarded a contract to renew and expand its use of BlackBerry's AtHoc Networked Crisis Communications Suite.
Raketu has released the new RakEM for Android and iOS. RakEM is a mobile messaging app that delivers the highest privacy for instant messaging, file/image/location sharing, voice and video calling, and altogether eliminates "text regret."
Android users in the United States finally have access to a new messaging protocol that promises many of the benefits Apple users already get from iMessage.
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RealTalk by Castle Ventures is a new concept in mobile dating and networking. Using video as the first point of contact for all potential matches.
Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm has launched Jio Chat, a new chat apple for Android and iOS platforms. In addition to instant messaging, the app also offers voice & video calling, one-to-one & group chats, conference calling, stickers and Channels that lets you follow your favorite brands.
Retro Message Studio is bringing a new twist to mobile video messaging with the launch of Retro Message for iOS. With its vast collection of vintage films, Retro Message lets users send messages superimposed on vintage black-and-white movie clips
Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS), a Denver-based nonprofit organisation, is transforming its mobile communications and enhancing productivity by giving its 350 employees BlackBerry...
A Russian court in Moscow court has banned the popular Telegram messaging app. The court ruling on Friday came after Telegram refused to give Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) encryption keys that would grant access to user messaging data.
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Authorities in Russia have threatened to block Facebook as they attempt to extend their control of the Internet and shut down encrypted messaging service Telegram.
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Russia’s internet watchdog has blocked an estimated 16m IP addresses in a massive operation against the banned Telegram messaging app that could set a new precedent for Russian online censorship.
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Samsung and Disney are bringing Disney characters to life as new AR Emojis for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Starting today, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ users will be able to access classic Disney characters – Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse– directly from their phone to create personalized messages.
Samsung and Google announced today that they are working together to offer an enhanced smartphone messaging experience, accelerating the industry initiative toward global Rich Communication Services (RCS) coverage and interoperability.
Samsung today unveiled the Gear S3, a striking and innovative smartwatch. Inspired by traditional timepieces, the Gear S3 includes IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity and built-in GPS.
Samsung has announced that it is “taking mobile communications to the next level†with a new messaging app dubbed Socializer Messenger.
Samsung today unveiled the Gear S3, a striking and innovative smartwatch. Inspired by traditional timepieces, the Gear S3 includes IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity and built-in GPS.
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications regulatory authority, has announced that Saudi Arabia will open up the country to online calling services, lifting a longtime ban.
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Secusmart, a BlackBerry subsidiary, has announced that it will be presenting SecuSUITE for Enterprise at the CeBIT IT exhibition in Hannover. SecuSUITE for Enterprise is the first joint product to be released by BlackBerry and its subsidiary.
MD of BlackBerry (BB) India, Sunil Lalvani, spoke to DNA India and said that the company will gradually shift focus...
Open Whisper has released a new Android and iOS beta of Signal, the popular encrypted messaging app that is a favorite of privacy-advocate Edward Snowden.
Open Whisper has released a new update to both the Android and iOS versions of Signal, bringing encrypted video calling. The feature was previously only available to beta testers, but has now been rolled out to all users.
The latest version of Signal for Android and iOS introduces a new blur feature in the image editor that can help protect the privacy of the people in the photos you share.
Microsoft have released an update to Skype for Android, introducing a refreshed design for users of the popular communication service to enjoy.
Skype 6.4 for Android, brings you new ways to manage conversations on Android Wear devices such as the Moto 360, Huawei Watch, LG Watch Urbane, or the ASUS ZenWatch.
Skype for Android has received an update today, bringing personalized ringtones and the ability to forward photos from your chats to other Skype users.
Skype have announced that Skype 6.0 for Android is rolling out today and Skype 6.0 for iPhone and iPad is available now!
Skype have released an update to Skype for BlackBerry 10 today which refreshes the UI, bringing a material design look.
Microsoft has announced today that the new Skype for Business app for iOS devices is now publicly available.
MessageHub brings together and prioritizes key messages across social, email, chat and SMS in one app; first messaging app to auto-prioritize and auto-merge contacts across different networks.
Snapchat has released two new features, one that allows users to video chat with up to 16 friends and another that provides the option to tag users in Stories. The former mirrors video chat options on other platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Google Hangouts, while the latter is similar to Instagram's "@" mention feature.
Snapchat is looking to raise as much as $500 million in a new funding round that would value the mobile messaging company at up to $19 billion, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.
Yesterday, an article was published byFileArchiveHaven where Lloyd Summers wrote a fascinating article to share a high-level security analysis of 12 applications on BlackBerry 10 by monitoring their internet traffic and decompiling their BAR files when necessary.
Sony Mobile is today launching its new global brand positioning ‘Everyday Extraordinary’ to its customers via an integrated campaign.
Soprano Design has launched an updated version of its omni-channel rich messaging platform, Soprano Connect, into the European and UK markets.
