Topic: group chats
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Threads Launches Group Chats
Meta has launched a new group chat feature on the Threads app, allowing users to communicate with up to 50 followers in shared conversations and customize group names for organization. The feature is currently rolling out worldwide but is not yet available in the UK and Australia, with plans to e...
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Google Phone and Messages Add 'Urgent' and 'Unknown' Alerts
Google is adding a "Call Reason" feature to its Phone app, allowing callers to mark calls as urgent, which displays a prominent alert for recipients to indicate time-sensitive situations. The Messages app is introducing protections for unexpected group chat invites, alerting users when added by a...
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iOS 26 Launches with Apple's Liquid Glass Redesign
iOS 26 introduces the Liquid Glass interface, offering a translucent, fluid redesign that refreshes the iPhone's look while maintaining usability. New AI-powered Live Translation works across apps like Messages and FaceTime, and a call screening tool helps manage unknown contacts. Enhanced group ...
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WhatsApp Now Translates Messages Directly in Chats
WhatsApp is rolling out a new in-chat translation tool for iPhone and Android users, enabling instant message translation in private chats, groups, and Channels without leaving the app. To use the feature, users long-press a message and select "Translate," choosing the language for translation, w...
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TikTok Adds Voice Notes and Image Sharing to DMs
TikTok is introducing voice notes and expanded media sharing to enhance user interaction and transform the platform into a more versatile communication hub. Users can send voice messages up to 60 seconds and share up to nine images or videos per message, with safety measures like restrictions on ...
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Take Control of Your Threads Replies
Threads has introduced a reply approval system, allowing users to manually screen and approve or ignore each reply before it becomes public, offering greater control over conversations. New filtering options in the Activity tab enable users to view replies only from people they follow or those th...
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