Category: chat
Twitter DMs will be easier to access in Android 11
Android 11’s conversational upgrades will extend to the Twitter crowd. Google and Twitter have confirmed that Twitter direct messages will be available through Android 11’s Conversation API, which puts your messaging notifications in an easier-to-fin… Source
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Signal adds a face blurring tool its secure messaging app
Encrypted chat app Signal is rolling out a new feature to help its users stay anonymous: face blurring. Developed in response to the ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstrations taking place around the world, the feature is included in the latest versio… Source
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Google is working on end-to-end encryption for RCS texts in Messages
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… Source
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Discord adds drop-in, drop-out video chats
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… Source
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Slack’s revamped mobile app puts key features within easy reach
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… Source
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China arrested forrmer Huawei staff for talking about Iran deal online
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… Source
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