Instant messaging (IM) is a form of communication over the Internet that offers quick transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver. In push mode between two or more people using personal computers or other devices, along with shared clients, instant messaging basically offers real-time direct written language-based online chat. The user's text is conveyed over a network, such as the Internet.
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WeChat quietly bans cryptocurrency fundraising
The Chinese equivalent of WhatsApp, WeChat, has updated its terms of service to ban merchants from fundraising by using tokens ...
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Teens are using Google Docs as a sneaky messaging app right under their parents' (and teachers') noses
Google’s cloud-based tools provide a lot of bang for the buck. Apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides are a collaborative dreamscape, ...
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Open standards can disrupt Facebook’s messaging monopoly
Facebook is working on integrating Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp's messaging platforms into a monopoly. Here's how it ...
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Report: WhatsApp surpasses Facebook as the social network's most popular app
In recent years, Facebook has arguably been the most popular app in a lot of major markets across the globe. However, WhatsApp, ...
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Twitter might soon slide encryption into your DMs
A peek into an installer for Twitter's Android app revealed a 'Secret conversation' feature with encryption keys - indicating ...
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Facebook trims Messenger's clutter with new update
Facebook today announced it was overhauling Messenger, updating the interface and cutting down on the embarrassing amount ...
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This study wants to help you spot 'fake news'
The study is based on a subtle psychological mechanism called the “confidence heuristic." It helps us make decisions and ...
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Social media is being weaponized at a terrifying rate
Believe it or not, there are several ways in which social media can be used to sabotage, disenfranchise or misinform others. ...
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Japanese chat giant Line launches its cryptocurrency exchange – but not in Japan
Japanese messaging giant Line has finally opened their new cryptocurrency exchange – everywhere except Japan and North ...
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Use this All-in-One Messenger for WhatsApp, Slack and Skype and chat like a boss
You're sick of constantly switching between Messenger, WhatsApp and Slack? All-in-One Messenger lets you use all of these ...
