Telegram has rolled out a new update which concentrates on bringing improvements to chat backgrounds. Users can now apply blur and motion effects to chat backgrounds as well as set custom colours as backgrounds and apply patterns.
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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Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings new Global permissions for groups, where admins can restrict all members in any group from posting certain types of content.
WhatsApp is limiting its users from forwarding single messages no more than five times, in an attempt to stop the spread of fake news through the messaging platform. The service, which had allowed users to forward messages up to 20 times, announced the new policy in Jakarta, Indonesia where the country is holding its general elections.
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Creative Media Works has announced the latest update to BBM for Android, which brings new interactive feeds that allow you to like, share and exchange comments on your friend's status.
Creative Media Works has released the latest update to BBM for iPhone, which brings BBM desktop extending your chat to laptop so that you can chat seamlessly across devices.
Telegram has rolled out a new update which brings new design for profiles, notifications and sounds, and general settings. In addition, Profile pages offer quick access to shared media.
BlackBerry have released an update to the BlackBerry Hub app for Android, bringing the ability to view messages from your most important contacts and conversations with priority Hub.
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.
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.
BlackBerry has rolled out updates to BBM Enterprise for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows 10 platforms. All versions brings fixes to customer features.
BlackBerry has released an update to the BlackBerry Spark Communications Platform for developers. The biggest change to this release (R6) is that developers no longer have to manage their own Key Management Service (KMS). When you create your domain, you now have the option to have BlackBerry Manage and distribute your cryptographic keys.
