Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype (RIP). Even if you haven't used the app in years, it's possible Skype was your introduction into modern video chats. The app made it easy to call friends ...

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Signal, a privacy-focused messaging app, turns up the heat on its competitors with new video call features, such as a raise hand button, emoji reactions, dedicated calls tab, and more. The move should ...

The way we connect online has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Gone are the days when random video chat was a quirky experiment; today, it's a thriving ecosystem of platforms helping people ...

It’s not just the Twitter brand name that is no more – direct messages are also being replaced by X Chat. The new private messaging feature finally brings end-to ...

Google is working on a new Video Chat panel for Android that lets you apply a variety of visual and audio effects to video calls. These effects include background blur, portrait lighting, portrait ...

Video conferencing has now become a part of our daily lives. Whether you're running a remote team, attending online classes, or simply catching up with a friend, a video call is the best way to ...

WhatsApp’s new ‘online’ indicator and notification controls feel very Discord. WhatsApp’s new ‘online’ indicator and notification controls feel very Discord. is a news writer focused on creative ...

WhatsApp Web is testing browser-based voice and video calls with new notification controls, pointing to a future where users ...

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