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washingtonpost.comtechnology14 days ago
WhatsApp to Add Usernames Later This Year
WhatsApp will let users reserve usernames starting this week. The change lets people connect without sharing phone numbers and will roll out gradually later in 2026.
ai39 days ago
Poke Approved as First AI Agent on Apple Messages for Business, Will Pay Per-User Fees
The Palo Alto startup will add iMessage support after securing approval to operate on the platform previously limited to businesses. The move comes days before Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.
ai39 days ago
Poke Becomes First AI Agent Approved for Apple Messages for Business, Will Pay Apple Per-User Fees
Poke, launched in March 2026, will add iMessage to its SMS, Telegram and WhatsApp channels after securing Apple approval. The Palo Alto startup has relayed 100 million messages and recently raised its valuation to $300 million.
The Vergetechnology63 days agoUpdated
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 With Encrypted RCS Messaging Beta
Apple began rolling out iOS 26.5 on Monday, adding end-to-end encryption for RCS messages exchanged with Android users in the default Messages app. The feature is in beta, requires carrier support and the latest Google Messages app on the Android side, and is enabled by default w…
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology80 days ago
X Releases Standalone Messaging App XChat, Initially for iOS
X has released its new standalone messaging app, XChat, to the public on iOS devices. The app supports messaging, file sharing, audio and video calls, and group chats with privacy features like end-to-end encryption. It also becomes the new home for X's Communities as the company…