Instant Messaging

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We gathered around the instrument and gazed at it intently as family members look at a newborn baby. Representational Image. (AP)

Kulbir Kaur | Has instant messaging killed communication?

Call it the age factor, but I so long for those simple, slow paced days

31 Oct 2021 2:23 AM

Regular messaging service has not been affected, however.

WhatsApp outage brings out the funny bone among twitterati share hilarious memes

Users of the popular WhatsApp were unable to send media files, stickers and GIFs on Sunday.

20 Jan 2020 8:18 AM

Users can expect the dark mode on WhatsApp to arrive anytime now.

WhatsApp dark mode inches closer to rollout with newest update

The latest beta version of WhatsApp shows that dark mode is nearly complete and this feature will be rolled out soon.

09 Nov 2019 3:02 PM

Here are a few ways in which you can ensure that your chats can be a bit more secure.

WhatsApp privacy: Every setting you need to know ASAP

Telegram and Signal are considered more secure; however nothing beats WhatsApp in terms of popularity.

09 Nov 2019 10:21 AM

There are some features of WhatsApp that are grossly underutilized or hidden.

Become a WhatsApp ninja with these hidden features

There are several features of WhatsApp that aren’t highlighted but you should know them to enjoy your chatting experience.

20 Sep 2019 3:34 PM

WhatsApp needs to step up its game in five areas.

Five useful features WhatsApp needs right now

WhatsApp has been constantly updating its app; however, here are a handful of features that are desperately needed.

20 Sep 2019 11:33 AM

BlackBerry Messenger shutting down end of May

The company has stated that its employees “poured their hearts” into BlackBerry Messenger’s revival.

21 Apr 2019 12:38 PM

Claiming to be an engineer, Benson proposed the woman for marriage and expressed his desire to send some expensive gifts to the complainant.

35-year-old swindled by FB friend, loses Rs 1.83l

Soon the two exchanged mobile numbers and frequently chatted on instant messaging apps.

09 Sep 2018 7:02 AM

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Message your partner more!

A recent study claims that couples with similar texting habits are more happy with their relationship. We check if this holds true.

08 Jan 2018 12:50 AM

SMS is in the process of getting engulfed by its much-evolved cousin — instant messengers. (Representaive image)

Ping: SMS celebrates its 25th birthday

The first SMS was sent from a computer to a mobile phone on Dec 3, 1992.

04 Dec 2017 9:15 PM

Earlier, the two-step verification feature was only available for the Windows Phone platform.

WhatsApp rolls out two-step verification for Android users

Users will now have to enter a six digit code when setting up WhatsApp on a new device with the same phone number.

12 Nov 2016 12:18 PM

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