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WhatsApp Tests New Android Chat Bar Design in Beta

#TycoonWorld #WhatsApp #WhatsAppUpdate #WhatsAppBeta #WhatsAppAndroid #WhatsAppNewFeatures #WhatsAppChatBar #WhatsAppUIDesign #WhatsAppRedesign #AndroidUpdate #AndroidApps #MessagingApps #TechNews #TechnologyNews #WhatsAppLatestUpdate #IntegratedSendButton #MobileTechnology #BetaUpdate #WhatsAppFeatures #MetaUpdates #TechUpdates

https://tycoonworld.in/whatsapp-tests-new-android-chat-bar-design-in-beta/

WhatsApp now allows users to invite anyone to encrypted guest calls via a simple link, even if the participants do not have a registered account.

#WhatsApp #GuestCalls #SecureCalling #TechNews #MessagingApps

https://dailytechnow.com/whatsapp-guest-calls-no-account-needed/

RE: https://chaos.social/@delta/117395887864891657

That also applies to other messengers which let you create multiple profiles like @simplex

#dataprotection #messenger #privacy #messagingapps

Signal Bolsters Backup Security with Encrypted Local Storage Rollout

Signal just got a major security boost with its 8.30 update, rolling out end-to-end encrypted local storage across all platforms, giving you rock-solid protection for your chat history. You now have two flexible options for storing your backups, with seamless support on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

https://osintsights.com/signal-bolsters-backup-security-with-encrypted-local-storage-rollout?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#EndtoendEncryption #EncryptedLocalStorage #Signal #MessagingApps #SecureBackup

Telegram Flaw Exposes User Messages via Hidden JavaScript in HTML Exports

A security flaw in Telegram Desktop's HTML export feature allowed hidden JavaScript to be embedded in exported chat pages, putting user messages at risk - and thankfully, it's now fixed!

https://osintsights.com/telegram-flaw-exposes-user-messages-via-hidden-javascript-in-html-exports?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#MessagingApps #Telegram #JavascriptInjection #HtmlExport #ChatSecurity

#German #lawenforcement agencies are using features in #messagingapps like #WhatsApp and #Signal to #monitor #messages without breaking encryption. This method, known as #messengermonitoring, involves connecting a police-controlled computer to a suspect’s account, allowing access to messages. While successful in investigating serious crimes, the legality of this method, especially when used on innocent individuals, is being questioned. https://cybernews.com/privacy/police-telegram-whatsapp-signal-surveillance-linked-devices/?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews

Russians Target Signal Users with Phishing Attacks

Stay vigilant, especially on holidays like Labor Day - even company staff aren't immune to unexpected messages, as Nightwing's CEO recently proved when a message meant for employees somehow made its way to The Register. This incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages.

https://osintsights.com/russians-target-signal-users-with-phishing-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#PhishingAttacks #Russia #EmergingThreats #MessagingApps #NationState

WhatsApp Deploys On-Device AI to Flag Potential Scam Messages

Meet Scam Alert, WhatsApp's new on-device AI feature that helps you spot potential scam messages - and take action to protect yourself. This optional feature flags suspicious messages from unknown senders, giving you the power to block, report, or ignore them.

https://osintsights.com/whatsapp-deploys-on-device-ai-to-flag-potential-scam-messages?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Whatsapp #ScamAlert #OndeviceAi #MachineLearning #MessagingApps

WhatsApp Scam Exploits Linked Devices Feature to Hijack Accounts

Beware of a sneaky WhatsApp scam that's hijacking accounts by tricking you into voting for a friend - but actually hands over control to attackers. One wrong click can let scammers take over your account, and you might not even get a password reset alert.

https://osintsights.com/whatsapp-scam-exploits-linked-devices-feature-to-hijack-accounts?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#WhatsappScam #SocialEngineering #AccountHijacking #EmergingThreats #MessagingApps

My Signal contacts finally dropped to single digits this morning.

Reason? "Everyone is on Whatsapp".

It is no denying that FOSS is losing the encrypted messaging war - partly because the community keeps building new apps, forking, and thinning the user base of every app; but most importantly they completely ignore the most important factors when it comes to messaging:

Infrastructural cost and critical mass.

They said history repeats itself - it doesn't. Humans repeat themselves. The minorities fail because they lack focus and fight amongst themselves; those in power don't need to do anything.

#tech #infosec #SignalApp #Whatsapp #encryptedmessaging #messagingapps

The #DeltaChat server that I was using seems to have stopped working for receiving messages, which sucks 😞 but such is the nature of decentralisation 🤷

It's really easy just to start a new account on a new server - so that's not really a problem - but I'm lucky that I only have one contact that message on the app because "re-adding" people isn't super straight forward. 🤔

#technology #apps #messagingApps #internet #chat #e2ee

List of European organizations that have banned personal messaging apps at work

https://www.birdy.chat/blog/the-growing-list-of-european-organisations-that-ban-personal-messaging-apps-at-work

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48830371

#HackerNews #EuropeanOrganizations #MessagingApps #WorkPolicies #PrivacyConcerns #Communication

https://www.europesays.com/ie/560770/ You soon won’t need to give someone your phone number to chat on WhatsApp #BreakingNews #BreakingNews #Éire #FeaturedNews #FeaturedNews #Headlines #IE #Ireland #LatestNews #LatestNews #MainNews #MainNews #MessagingApps #Meta #News #Privacy #SocialMedia #Technology #TopStories #TopStories #WhatsApp

WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Enhance User Privacy

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets you reserve a unique username, giving you more control over your privacy and allowing you to keep your phone number hidden. This move is all about putting you in the driver's seat, letting you choose how you connect with others on the platform.

https://osintsights.com/whatsapp-introduces-usernames-to-enhance-user-privacy?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UserPrivacy #Whatsapp #UsernameReservations #MessagingApps #EmergingThreatsIsNotSuitableHereAsItsNotAnEmergingThreat

https://www.europesays.com/africa/289275/ WhatsApp vs Telegram in Kenya: Why usage patterns are changing across Africa #DigitalCommunication #Ethiopia #MessagingApps #SocialMedia #TechNews #Technology #telegram #WhatsApp #WhatsAppVsTelegramInKenya:WhyUsagePatternsAreChangingAcrossAfrica

Learn how to use chat automation in Telegram profiles to send auto replies, manage chats, and improve communication easily.

#mymobprice #Telegram #ChatAutomation #TelegramBots #MessagingApps #TechGuide

https://mymobprice.com/how-to-use-chat-automation-in-telegram-profiles/

Signal Bolsters Defenses Against Social Engineering, Phishing Attacks

Stay one step ahead of scammers with Signal's latest update, designed to help you spot fake profiles and phishing attempts with added confirmations and warning messages. You'll now see a "Name not verified" label and get richer safety tips to make sure you're chatting with the real deal.

https://osintsights.com/signal-bolsters-defenses-against-social-engineering-phishing-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#PhishingAttacks #SocialEngineering #Signal #MessagingApps #EmergingThreats

iOS 26.5 Release Date: When Your iPhone Gets Its Biggest Messaging Upgrade Ever

In the coming weeks, Apple will release the next big iPhone software update, iOS 26.5. If the beta…
#NewsBeep #News #Technology #Apple #AU #Australia #betareleases #iphonesoftwareupdate #messagessent #messagingapps #releasenotes
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/615064/

Sunday, March 22, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/sunday-march-22-2026/

WhatsApp Rolls Out Group Message History Feature for Easer Group Chats

WhatsApp’s new Group Message History feature allows admins to share recent messages with new members, helping them catch up quickly while maintaining end-to-end encryption.

#mymobprice #WhatsAppUpdate #MessagingApps #TechNews #GroupChats #PrivacyFirst

https://mymobprice.com/blog/article/whatsapp-adds-group-message-history-feature-for-chats-b2635

Google Messages bot arrives to preview links in your chat threads: Google today added Google Messages to its user-triggered fetchers list, enabling link previews for URLs shared in chat threads via newly documented crawler. https://ppc.land/google-messages-bot-arrives-to-preview-links-in-your-chat-threads/ #GoogleMessages #LinkPreviews #ChatThreads #MessagingApps #TechNews

Saturday, January 17, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/saturday-january-17-2026/

WhatsApp just dropped a New Year 2026 stickers pack alongside festive video call effects 🎉 and animated status layouts. The additions include party icons, confetti animations, and celebration visuals that don't cover faces during calls. Some subtle surprises are hidden in the update too 🎊 Read the article to see what else changed.

https://true-tech.net/whatsapp-new-year-2026-stickers-release/

#WhatsApp #NewYear2026 #MessagingApps #TechNews #SocialMedia

https://true-tech.net/whatsapp-new-year-2026-stickers-release/

Matrix messaging security is so tight that I can't even decrypt my own messages after signing into other Matrix clients. Let me know if I'm wrong.

#Matrix #EndToEndEncryption #SecureMessaging #PrivacyTech #DecentralisedWeb #ElementClient #EncryptionIssues #DigitalSecurity #TechChallenges #OpenSource #CrossDeviceSync #Cybersecurity #MessagingApps #MatrixProtocol #KeyManagement

WhatsApp just made New Year 2026 wishes way easier | Check out these features https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/whatsapp-new-year-2026-stickers-features-guide-lm5j8b8c?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WhatsApp #NewYear2026 #Stickers #MetaAI #MessagingApps

Was really hoping that matrix-bridges are an answer to my 4-separate-messaging-apps problem, but they are quite wonky and one of the bridges suddenly lost connection today and I was blissfully unaware. Guess I'll keep the 4 separate messaging apps.

#matrix #messagingapps

Telegram scales globally with just 30 employees

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://dailytimes.com.pk/1409727/telegram-scales-globally-with-just-30-employees/

Oh, look! Another "improved" Signal app 🤔 because clearly, what the world needs is yet another encrypted messaging app to bloat your phone with #FOSS righteousness and notification mystery 🕵️. Fear not, privacy zealots, your RAM will be shredded into oblivion while you customize your theme to match your existential dread 🌈🔒.
https://molly.im/ #SignalApp #PrivacyConcerns #MessagingApps #TechHumor #HackerNews #ngated

I just want working RCS messaging

https://wt.gd/i-just-want-my-rcs-messaging-to-work

#HackerNews #RCSmessaging #RCSissues #technews #messagingapps #userexperience

https://www.europesays.com/ie/179822/ OpenAI is piloting group conversations in ChatGPT #ChatHistory #Éire #GroupChat #GroupChats #GroupConversations #IE #Ireland #MessagingApps #participants #Technology

The ultimate guide to secure and versatile messaging apps with Messenger-Matrix! 🔐📱 Explore features, privacy, and usability for top apps like Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp & more—all analyzed in one place! Stay informed and choose the best for your chat needs. 🌐✨ #MessagingApps #Privacy https://www.messenger-matrix.de/messenger-matrix-en.html

Good news for anyone tired of online scams! WhatsApp is adding screen-sharing warnings, and Messenger is deploying AI to detect suspicious messages. Are these new features truly effective, or will scammers just find new workarounds?

https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/21/whatsapp-and-messenger-add-new-warnings-to-help-older-people-avoid-online-scams/

#CyberSecurity #TechUpdates #MessagingApps #AI #ScamAlert

Admit it, you've almost (or actually) sent that 'highly confidential' meme to your boss instead of your friends. Good news! iOS 26 is apparently rolling out custom backgrounds for Messages to prevent such digital faux pas. Is this the feature we truly needed, or just more shiny pixels?

#iOS26 #Apple #TechHumor #DevLife #MessagingApps
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-add-custom-backgrounds-to-messages-in-ios-26/#ftag=CAD590a51e

iMessage for family. Messenger for convenience. WhatsApp because I have to. Here’s my honest look at messaging in 2025 → https://www.tsamoudakis.com/my-messaging-habits-in-2025-what-works-what-doesnt/
#MessagingApps #DigitalLife

I see a lot of people talk about XMPP like it is/was amazing and would still be a viable alternative to discord/slack/matrix/ect. I’ve heard it’s decentralized and I see a lot of clients out there but I don’t see any servers. Am I missing something? Are there only a handful of obscure servers out there? Can an XMPP server be self-hosted? Does XMPP only need clients? I am unfamiliar with the protocol and how it is used.
#xmpp #jabber #MessagingApps #SelfHosting

Google expands messaging platforms in Ads beyond WhatsApp support: Google Ads message extensions now support Facebook Messenger and Zalo platforms for conversational advertising campaigns. Marketers can create messaging assets across multiple platforms to connect with audiences through their preferred communication channels. https://ppc.land/google-expands-messaging-platforms-in-ads-beyond-whatsapp-support/ #GoogleAds #DigitalMarketing #ConversationalAdvertising #SocialMediaMarketing #MessagingApps

📱 Looking for the most private messaging app in 2025?

We put Session and Briar head-to-head—no phone numbers, no cloud servers, no metadata.

🔍 Offline mesh networks, anonymity layers, and real threat modeling included.

🔗 Dive into the full analysis:
https://medium.com/@biytelum/top-private-messaging-applications-2025-session-versus-briar-detailed-analysis-54f24b1db288

#PrivacyTech #MessagingApps #Session #Briar

Monday, July 21, 2025

Our goals are clear; Kremlin unwilling to compromise on demands ahead of proposed 3rd round of peace talks — Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure at least 28 over past day — Ukrainian drones attack Russia as Moscow hit for 5th night in a row, train station burns in Rostov Oblast — This is what Ukraine could do with US Tomahawk missiles … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/monday-july-21-2025/

WhatsApp introducing advertising is a potentially lucrative but risky move
#Tech #Business #WhatsApp #Meta #Privacy #DigitalTrust #TechNews #OnlinePrivacy #SocialMedia #Advertising #MessagingApps #DataSecurity #AdTech #DigitalCulture #BigTech #UserTrust
https://the-14.com/whatsapp-introducing-advertising-is-a-potentially-lucrative-but-risky-move/

Signal Rejects AI and Ads, Distinguishing Itself from WhatsApp

#Advertising #artificialintelligence #messagingapps #signal #whatsapp
https://blazetrends.com/signal-rejects-ai-and-ads-distinguishing-itself-from-whatsapp/?fsp_sid=53086

#WhatsApp has introduced channels, music in status etc. and has made WhatsApp into another social media and less of a mainstream #messenger.

👿 The bad:

• It is targeting people who are not on social media to be hooked.

• I feel there's a possibility of WhatsApp removing encryption in future , now that its even less serious form of messenger.

😈 The good:

• It seems to be so distractive and cluttered that it makes #signal , #simplex and other #floss options more attractive.

#messagingapps #briar #foss #switchtosignal #privacy @signalapp @simplex

WhatsApp Introduces AI-Powered Message Summaries Feature

#AIinnovation #artificialintelligence #chatsummaries #messagingapps #whatsapp
https://blazetrends.com/whatsapp-introduces-ai-powered-message-summaries-feature/?fsp_sid=49920

⚠️ App security alert: TM SGNL — a custom Signal fork used by high-level U.S. officials — was reportedly hacked 📱🔓

Key findings via researchers:
🛠️ Hardcoded credentials found in the app’s source code
📥 Hacker claims to have breached TeleMessage (creator of TM SGNL) in minutes
📁 Archive server may store unencrypted copies of sensitive messages
📇 Leaked data includes government contacts, messages, and backend access

🚨 Why it matters:
🔐 TM SGNL modifies Signal to support message archiving — possibly before encryption
⚠️ That’s a potential plaintext vulnerability — even if E2EE is in place
💬 Raises urgent questions about how U.S. officials handle sensitive digital comms

🛡️ Security leaders should:
📱 Vet third-party forks of secure messaging apps rigorously
🚫 Avoid using unofficial tools for sensitive communication
🧾 Align secure messaging practices with compliance and cybersecurity

This incident isn’t just a breach — it’s a wake-up call about assuming encryption = security.

#CyberSecurity #MessagingApps #Signal #DataBreach #GovernmentSecurity #ThreatIntel #security #privacy #cloud #infosec

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3977385/company-behind-modified-signal-app-used-by-mike-walz-allegedly-hacked.html

WhatsApp is rolling out cloud-based AI features like message summarization and composition, powered by Private Processing to keep your chats secure and private. AI tools, privacy-first. #WhatsApp #AI #Privacy #DataSecurity #CloudAI #TechNews #EndToEndEncryption #MessagingApps