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Instagram adds in 'Chat' sticker to Stories for letting your followers join a group chat

Instagram is promoting the Chat sticker as a solution for people who want to have a big group conversation.

Google will be stopping all investments in messaging app Allo, as it focusses all energies on the upcoming 'Chat' app

The move is necessary, said the report, because Google is going all in on Rich Communication Services (RCS).

'Chat' is the latest attempt by Google at streamlining Android messaging and a probable response to Apple's iMessage

Google has plans of making the default messaging service on your smartphone called 'Messages' to be as good as the current messaging services.

Your complete guide to WhatsApp Business: How it works and what sets it apart from the standard app

It feels a bit rudimentary at the moment, but with messaging features onboard, WhatsApp Business has plenty of chances of turning into something really big.

WhatsApp's YouTube integration rolling out on iPhone; brings PiP video even when you switch chats

Instead of opening the YouTube app or going full screen, the video link now pops up in a mini window, with close, fullscreen, and the play/pause buttons available in WhatsApp chats.

Uber introduces in-app messaging so riders can connect with drivers before the pickup

Integrated chat is a great feature, but the application could do with in app calling as well.

Facebook to soon offer free version of Workplace to challenge Slack

Workplace, Facebook's messaging service for businesses, is one of the many products used by businesses to chat and share files.

Amazon enters the meeting, video call, and messenger space with Chime

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Tuesday announced Amazon Chime, a new unified communications service that makes meetings easier and more efficient.

Microsoft launches Microsoft Teams, a chat-based workspace for Office 365 users

With am aim to bring together people, conversations, content and the tools that teams need to collaborate in offices, Microsoft on Tuesday demostrated a new chat-based workspace called "Microsoft Teams".

Imgur updates website and app with social networking features

Imgur has added chat, account management and a follow mechanism, transforming the image hosting site into a social network.