4 hours ago Google is rolling out text scheduling in Messages for Android. You can set messages to go out on any day and time you like. It works with basic SMS messages. If you’ve ever wanted Google Messages to send texts in the future, you might just get your wish. As XDA reports, Twitter user […]
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6 hours ago WhatsApp could be working on fingerprint security for WhatsApp Web sessions. This could make for a more secure experience compared to the current way of doing things. WhatsApp has offered WhatsApp Web functionality for a while now, letting you use WhatsApp via your desktop browser. Now, it looks like the team is […]
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48 minutes ago Update, August 6, 2020 (8AM ET): WhatsApp is now rolling out the new Advanced Search feature to Android beta tester months after it was implemented on iOS (h/t WABetaInfo). You will need to be a WhatsApp beta tester for Android and have app version 2.20.197.7 or higher to access the feature. It’s […]
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3 hours ago It looks like WhatsApp is tweaking the mute option for notifications. The app could soon let you permanently mute groups and contacts. This looks set to replace the option to mute chats for a year. One of the biggest issues with WhatsApp is that it doesn’t let you permanently mute a contact […]
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9 hours ago The Messages app now has RCS reactions, a photo editor, and suggested stickers. It’s also easier to jump into a Duo video call or start a voice recording. Most of the features are available now. Google’s Messages app just became more compelling if you do more than send simple texts — particularly […]
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Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority We’ve known for a while now that WhatsApp was working on a couple of features like the ability to add someone via a QR code. Now, the company has made it official while also announcing a variety of other features and tweaks. The QR code feature gives each user […]
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The Google Messages app has become the preferred texting app for loads of people around the world, but it seems like some users are reporting a rather serious bug. Users on Google’s Messages support forum have noted that their text messages are disappearing with no explanation (thanks to Android Authority reader Michael!). The thread dates […]
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Facebook has launched yet another standalone app called Threads From Instagram. As the name suggests, the app is an Instagram spin-off. However, it’s meant only to share photos and messages with your close friends. Remember when Facebook introduced the Close Friends feature on Instagram last year? To recall, the feature lets you create a list […]
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WhatsApp has gained quite a few features in 2019, including better Google Assistant support and fingerprint authentication. The Facebook-owned team isn’t stopping there, as it seems like a Snapchat-inspired feature is next in line. According to prolific tipster WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is now working on disappearing messages. The outlet’s screenshots show that this feature is available […]
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