Messaging

Texting turns 23 years old today, and we have a lot to thank it for

After two decades of texting, it’s not going anywhere.

On Dec 3, 2015 by Selena Larson

Cryptography expert casts doubt on encryption in ISIS’ favorite messaging app

Jihadists continue to try to use the app despite its creators banning ISIS-related channels.

On Nov 19, 2015 by William Turton

Stoners have found their ideal messaging app

Reducing interpersonal communication to a basic set of pictograms.

On Oct 8, 2015 by Dylan Love

A new WhatsApp security bug could compromise your computer

The method of attack is dangerously simple. Update your app now.

On Sep 9, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Twitter now lets you send much, much longer direct messages

They’re no longer restricted to 140 characters like tweets.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Selena Larson

You’ll be amazed at how poorly these Tinder lines work IRL

A guy took to the streets of Las Vegas to see if they’d work.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

A Facebook message from a long-lost relative exposed a St. Louis baby ring

A Facebook message has kicked off an investigation into Homer G. Phillips hospital, which has long been suspected of hosting a baby-selling ring.

On May 7, 2015 by Jaya Saxena

You can now make video calls in Facebook Messenger

Facebook gets its FaceTime on.

On Apr 27, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Roll is the new Snapchat for grown-ups

Is this the photo-sharing app we’ve all been waiting for?

On Apr 17, 2015 by Taylor Hatmaker

I accidentally befriended a bunch of tweens on Snapchat

It was a case of mistaken identity.

On Apr 6, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

What I learned from Snapchatting my exes

Snapchat is more than a sexting app. It lets us reconnect with lost loved ones, if only for a few seconds.

On Mar 31, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

If you love Bitcoin and privacy, you need to check out Wiper

Private messages, voice calls, and even Bitcoin transactions that you retain more control over.

On Mar 30, 2015 by Dylan Love

This app guarantees your friends won’t ignore your texts

If you’re looking for the quickest way to get someone’s attention when they pick up their phone, ScreenPop may be your answer.

On Mar 29, 2015 by Jared Wynne

Pandora’s new feature will let artists message fans

The catch? You can’t respond.

On Feb 19, 2015 by Selena Larson

Confide wants to be Snapchat for business

Why email secrets when you can Confide them instead?

On Feb 5, 2015 by Eric Geller