02By Scott Davis Ever since releasing its new messaging app Allo in September, Google has been working hard to make the app popular with a series of updates. Just days ago, Google released a substantial update Allo 2.0, adding such features as shortcuts, quick replies and split-screen. You can now create a shortcut to a chat…
22By Helen Walker After introducing smart messaging app Allo at the I/O Conference in May, Google has finally released it yesterday. “Today, we’re releasing Google Allo, a new smart messaging app for Android and iOS that helps you say more and do more right in your chats. Google Allo can help you make plans, find…
18By Merrie Green After introducing Duo at the I/O Conference in May, Google has finally released its free and simple 1-to-1 video calling app on both Android and iOS. “Video calling is the next best thing to being with someone in person, but too often it can be a frustrating or complicated experience. You…
02The world’s major IT companies, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft together with the EU Commission introduced the new regulations aimed at curbing the spread of hate speech in Europe. The companies that committed to the regulations thus undertake to work on internal procedures and train staff so that the majority of flagged comments could…
20Google has announced it will be releasing two more communication apps – Allo for smart messaging and Duo for video calling – at the Google I/O 2016. Allo is a smart messaging app that comes with the new Google Assistant built in, which brings the information directly into the chats. You can chat with…
17Google has launched a new messenger for group sharing called Spaces today. It’s not easy to get all friends into the same group or even the same app, if you want to discuss a specific topic, as some of your friends might prefer to use one messenger over the other. Moreover, it is even harder…
20This fall, Skype‘s management announced that a new function was coming out for its messaging app, which would allow users to connect any non-Skype user to any conversation. Unbelievable, right? To clarify, Skype users need to send out a link in order to get the person to join in on a discussion. While the people…
15This summer, Google separated its messaging app from other services, such as Gmail, Google+ and Chrome web browser. Having released a standalone web interface, the company started developing its future updates. In a short while, all users will be able to try out the updated changes first hand. After all, Google’s management did announce that…
03We all know how difficult it can get sometimes when we try to find someone to share an activity with. This task becomes practically impossible, if you make a spontaneous decision to go to the movies, museum or art exhibition. Luckily, Who’s Down was specifically designed for such scenarios. This messaging app lets you know…
02For many people ICQ is not just an ordinary messenger. This particular app introduced the whole planet to the world of instant messaging and was the cause for people spending long hours chatting in groups or private conversations. The particular ICQ notification sound of a new incoming message is always recognizable too. It was ICQ…