WhatsApp tests read-triggered disappearing messages for enhanced privacy
WhatsApp is testing a new disappearing messages feature that triggers the deletion countdown only after the recipient reads the message, rather than upon sending.
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What new Google Messages features are rolling out May 2026
Google Messages rolls out redesigned read receipts, discontinues Samsung Messages, and introduces encrypted RCS for cross-platform communication.
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WhatsApp Plus Launches on iPhone: Custom Themes, Icons, and Premium Features Roll Out
WhatsApp launches paid Plus subscription on iPhone, offering custom themes, icons, and premium features for heavy users.
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Samsung messages is dying — here’s the open-source alternative i’m replacing it with
Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July 2026, prompting users to seek alternatives; the author finds Fossify Messages, a free open‑source app, to be a lightweight, customizable replacement that respects privacy.
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Google Messages adds Trash feature to recover accidentally deleted texts
Google introduces a Trash feature in Android Messages that temporarily stores deleted SMS messages for 30 days, allowing users to recover accidentally deleted texts.
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X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon
XChat, the upcoming encrypted messaging app for X users, will hit the App Store on April 17 with features like 481‑member groups and disappearing messages, and can be pre‑ordered for iPhone and iPad today.
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X brings back Voice Notes to X Chat
X has reinstated Voice Notes within its direct messaging service X Chat, working in one-on-one and group chats via a voice input icon with press-and-hold or swipe-up recording.
