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SYNC YOUR APP & DEVICE: WIRE GETS THE JOB DONE

SYNC YOUR APP & DEVICE: WIRE GETS THE JOB DONE

Attention to detail is Wire’s forte. And it makes total sense: every messaging app finds it vitally important to monitor even the smallest constantly-changing trends and vigorous competitors. Defects and unfixed errors always get in the way of the app’s work and reputation. The most essential thing here is to notice and fix the drawbacks…

WHO WILL APPRECIATE VIBER’S SERVICE MESSAGE MAILOUTS?

WHO WILL APPRECIATE VIBER’S SERVICE MESSAGE MAILOUTS?

Russia has taken a step into the 21st century by introducing the practice of sending out service messages via Viber. SMS Traffic has made an announcement saying that a new communication channel’s been added to the messaging app, specifically designed to serve as a tool for contacting users. Now, thanks to bulk mailings, all messages…

TELEGRAM SERVICE BLOCKED IN IRAN

TELEGRAM WANTS TO SAVE ITS REPUTATION

Russian-rooted Telegram service seems to be tired of all recent accusations to do with the ISIS. Recently, there have been plenty of reports saying that Telegram has become a ‘hot new thing among jihadists’. The messaging app uses an encryption system, so all correspondences are secured. This provides ISIS fighters with opportunities of communication when…

WeChat и Western Union создали совместную платформу

WeChat & Western Union Present Joint Platform

On November 18, 2015, Tencent Holdings Limited, owner of one of the world’s most popular messaging apps – WeChat, has announced an agreement with Western Union. WeChat customers have had access to the app’s remittance opportunities for quite some time. Furthermore, the vast majority of users are well aware of its existence and, more importantly,…

SNAPCHAT WILL HELP YOU TELL REAL CELEB ACCOUNTS FROM FAKE ONES

SNAPCHAT WILL HELP YOU TELL REAL CELEB ACCOUNTS FROM FAKE ONES

As messaging apps and social networks have begun to appear one after another, lots of squatters have created accounts passing themselves off as celebrities or brands without feeling any remorse. Therefore, now Snapchat is going to help is users tell real celebrities from imposters by rolling out a new function – Official Stories, thus all…

Skype Offers Free Calls To & From France

Skype Offers Free Calls To & From France

The terrible events in France have undeniably made the world tremble in fear and horror from the cruelty of what has happened. In these difficult times, many of us are trying to help out by any means possible and Skype made no exception. To elaborate, the communication app’s management made an announcement on its blog…

KIK ADDS COOL GIFS

KIK ADDS COOL GIFS

Kik messenger loves its users, it follows trends and does its utmost to present them with curious new features. The other day, Kik added another new option – now you can send gif-images in the app. The messaging app has partnered with Riffsy GIF Keyboard and now Kik users have access to thousands of cool…

NO MORE MESSAGING APP PRIVILAGES FOR RUSSIAN DEPUTIES

NO MORE MESSAGING APP PRIVILAGES FOR RUSSIAN DEPUTIES

The legal status of messaging apps in Russia was fine and stable until recently, but they just keep haunting the minds of government officials and deputies. The other day, Vadim Solovyov, a member of the Communist Party, proposed a bill that would effectively ban the use of messaging applications among government officials. The bill stipulates…

IMESSAGE PLANS TO LAUNCH P2P MONEY TRANSFERS

IMESSAGE PLANS TO LAUNCH P2P MONEY TRANSFERS

Now that iOS 10 has appeared, the standard Apple iMessage may turn into not just a pleasant messaging tool but also into a tool for making payments. The happy owners of the new Apple OS version will be able to transfer money to those of their contacts who have iPhones, iPads or Apple Watches. In…

Not You Too, Facebook! Messenger Offers Paid-For Stickers

Not You Too, Facebook! Messenger Offers Paid-For Stickers

It is no secret that not only do stickers breathe more life into our communication, but they are a source of profit to their owners. Paid stickers and emojis can hardly be considered a surprise anymore. True story: you can find them in almost every communication application out there. Up until now, Facebook’s selflessness managed…