Technically, Allo is not dead... just yet. But you may want to switch to Android Messages already, and get ready to forget all about archaic SMS technology.
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Despite its popularity among local government officials, Telegram messaging access is to be shut down in Russia following a court order.
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Canada-based BlackBerry Limited may be out of the mobile phone-making business, but it's certainly not out of the tech company-suing business, setting its sights on Snap Inc shortly after Facebook.
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Facebook has a new children-friendly instant messaging app available as a preview on US iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches, aptly named Messenger Kids.
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With the latest version of WhatsApp for Android, iOS and Windows Phone, it's possible to delete embarrassing messages within seven minutes of their sending.
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PayPal just made it easier for IM and video chat addicts to exchange money on mobile devices with direct Skype Android and iOS app integration.
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Soon enough, Facebook's family of social and messaging services will literally be unable to grow any further, as WhatsApp just crossed 1 billion DAUs.
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Android and iOS instant messaging app Viber adds Secret Chat functionality to a bag of tricks also including encryption and "secret messages."
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Well, Allo there, Android Auto, and nice to finally be able to communicate properly behind the wheel without taking one's eyes off the road.
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Viber's mission is to "connect people" regardless of their origin and religion, with free calls now offered from the US to seven Muslim majority countries.
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Do we really need a gabillion instant messaging apps? Do our friends have to install them too? Find out here if there's a better way.
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