Messaging
Here are the features being removed or deprecated in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update
Following the release of the Windows 10 May 2019 Update earlier this week, Microsoft published a list of features that are being removed or deprecated in this major release update.
Discord explained: what it is and why you should care, even if you're not a gamer
Discord, a gaming-focused chat and Voip app that similar to Slack and Microsoft Teams has seen a meteoric growth since its launch three years ago.
SMS integration goes live in Windows 10 Your Phone app if you have an Android phone
Microsoft has quietly released a new update for its Windows 10 Your Phone that finally enables SMS integration with Android phones.
Microsoft’s stock Messaging app gets the Fluent Design treatment on Windows 10
The Windows 10 Messaging app received a Fluent Design update in the Windows 10 Insider build 17074.
LinkedIn Messaging get improved with new smart replies
The professional social network is using machine learning that to make reply suggestions in LinkedIn Messaging smarter and even more personal.
Microsoft Ventures invests in strategic partner Layer, which just acquired messaging startup Cola
Messaging startup Layer announced today a $15 million new Series B venture round led by Microsoft Ventures as well the acquisition of Cola, another communications startup.
WhatsApp completely revamps its status feature
WhatsApp announced yesterday a significant update to its status feature, which is now much more similar to the ephemeral social networks you can find on Snapchat or Instagram.
It's now easier than ever to start using Skype, via Skype as a Guest
Microsoft has introduced Skype as a Guest functionality that lets anyone use Skype without needing to take the time to create an account.
Skype for Android updated with new calls tab interface, group call active speaker indicator, and more
Skype for Android got a update with some handy features yesterday improving the calls tab interface and group calls, along with a few bugs.
Cortana's (non-Skype) text messaging capabilities have been disabled, coming back "as soon as possible"
According to a new report from ZDNet, Microsoft has quietly disabled Cortana's text messaging capabilities last week.
Skype for iOS updated with ability to send Skype message using Siri
Skype has updated its iOS apps to let you use voice commands to send Skype messages to any of your contacts.
More information leaks on upcoming Skype Teams platform
Microsoft’s Skype team appears to be primed for joining the new intelligent messaging fray with a host of updates that should make it’s non-video related messaging equally as useful as its video content.
Latest Slack update allows the app to open in Windows 10 Mobile
Fortunately, there is a fix, and the Slack Beta team is currently issuing version 2016.913.0.0 to users that should address and correct the crash bug users are currently experiencing.
GroupMe for Windows 10 could be gaining another method for sending and receiving documents
Microsoft’s GroupMe messaging app will now allow users to send and receive documents when using the service on a Windows 10 powered device.
WhatsApp updates Terms of Service, will share info with parent company Facebook
Popular messaging app Whatsapp announced today that the company is updating its terms and privacy policy to reflect recent changes to the service as well as prepare for the future.
Longtime Microsoft partner Technosoft opens Skype for Business engineering lab in Redmond
Technosoft, an IT and BPM services provider and longtime Microsoft partner, has opened a new 3,000 square-foot "co-engineering lab" close from Microsoft's campus to help the company make Skype for Business a better platform for businesses.
Third-party Universal Telegram app, Unigram, is still coming to Windows 10
As Telegram has yet to deliver a UWP version of the Telegram messaging app on Windows 10 devices, a group of Telegram enthusiasts is currently working on a third-party client called Unigram.
Skype for Linux Alpha 1.2 improves stability, adds device settings and HD avatar support
The Skype team has released an update to its alpha client for Linux, and version 1.2 should improve both stability and usability.
Skype for Windows 10 Mobile will get "Messaging Everywhere" SMS integration this summer
Now that the Skype team has officially begun rolling out its reengineered Skype app to Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile devices, the company has also announced that at some point this summer mobile users will indeed be able to funnel their SMS messages through the Skype app.