Google is working on end-to-end encryption for RCS texts in Messages

Posted on 24/05/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

RCS is supposed to be the spiritual successor to classic SMS and MMS texting, but the lack of built-in encryption puts a damper on that — someone could theoretically snoop on your messages where they can’t with services like iMessage. You might get y...

Discord adds drop-in, drop-out video chats

Posted on 15/05/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Discord has already taken steps to make its platform more helpful to those affected by coronavirus lockdown, now it’s added a new video call feature to help keep its users connected to friends and family. Today, Server Video chat rolls out to everyon...

Slack’s revamped mobile app puts key features within easy reach

Posted on 13/05/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Slack is following up its desktop app redesign with a similar overhaul for the mobile crowd. The company is rolling out updates for Android and iOS that remove some of the clutter and make it easier to reach the features you’re more likely to use whe...

China arrested former Huawei staff for talking about Iran deal online

Posted on 26/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Huawei flatly denies being under control of the Chinese government, but there’s little doubt that China is eager to defend its technological superstar — at least, with a little prodding. The New York Times has learned that Chinese police arrested fiv...

WhatsApp claims spyware firm launched attacks with US servers

Posted on 25/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Facebook just escalated its lawsuit over surveillance firm NSO Group’s WhatsApp call exploit attacks. The WhatsApp team has filed accusations that NSO relied on US-based servers to stage its spyware attacks using Pegasus software. NSO reportedly used...

Facebook’s latest app experiment is a ‘private space’ for couples

Posted on 07/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

If you have a special someone but don’t live with them, you’re probably feeling a bit stranded during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Facebook might have a way to help you stay connected beyond the usual phone calls and video chats. Its experiment-or...

Facebook debuts standalone Messenger app on Mac and PC

Posted on 02/04/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Today, Facebook is bringing its Messenger app to desktop. You can now access Messenger -- including unlimited and free group video calls -- on MacOS and Windows. The desktop app will sync across mobile, offer notifications for new messages and suppor...

Facebook removes Discover tab in Messenger to simplify chat

Posted on 28/02/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Do you spend your days browsing Facebook Messenger's Discover tab for bands, games and chatbots? No? You're not alone -- and Facebook is doing something about it. The social network has confirmed to TechCrunch that it's rolling out a Messenger red...

Google search is showing invitations to private WhatsApp groups

Posted on 21/02/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

Your private WhatsApp group might not be as private as you'd like. DW journalist Jordan Wildon has noticed that Google is indexing at least some WhatsApp group invitations in its search, making it possible to slip into groups that owners might not w...

WhatsApp now has over 2 billion users

Posted on 12/02/2020 by Engadget RSS Feed

WhatsApp just hit a major milestone that seemed unimaginable even for Facebook a few years ago. The messaging service has revealed that it now has over 2 billion users, a figure that its parent company reached back in 2017. It didn't explain just h...

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