Slack wants to help you sign in to all your other office apps
The office collaboration startup joins a crowded field in identity management.
Viber Joins WhatsApp, Apple With End-to-End Encryption
Chalk up another victory for user privacy.
BlackBerry CEO Defends Giving Canada Access to Some Consumer Account Info
John Chen said any assistance was provided based on company policies, while assuring businesses and governments that their data remains protected.
Proof that Snapchat is Facebook's biggest threat yet
Snapchat is still growing rapidly, and clearly isn't a fad.
Slack Finally Completes New Funding at $3.8 Billion Valuation
The enterprise messaging company gets a lofty valuation even amid a funding downturn.
Twitter Insiders Keep Pitching Messaging as a Separate App, but It's Probably Not Happening
We've seen this pitch before.
Is Pinterest Really a Social Network 'for Women?'
Just ask engineer Tracy Chou, our guest on this week's Too Embarrassed to Ask. Plus: Lauren Goode and Kurt Wagner answer your questions about Snapchat.
Google Backs New Messaging Rival to Apple, Facebook That Even the Feds Will Love
The carriers answer to WhatsApp is not terribly secure.
Life After a Hack: Sony Entertainment Boss Lynton's Newfound Love for His Fax Machine (Video)
This is one way to "slow things down."
Facebook's WhatsApp Is Now Free
The company says it wants to connect businesses and their customers to make money, but wants to avoid advertising and spam,
Kik Messenger Buys Fashion App Blynk to Build More Chat Bots
All chat apps want you talking to a computer.
Microsoft Vet Ray Ozzie Sells His Talko Startup to Microsoft, Which Will Shutter It
Skype buys a would-be rival that never got traction.
Is Your Messaging App Encrypted?
Most companies could still read your messages if needed.
Brazilian Court Lifts Ban on WhatsApp
São Paulo judge says "it does not seem reasonable" to block access for millions of users due to one criminal case.
Brazil Has Blocked Access to WhatsApp for Two Days
Brazilian telecoms, feeling the competitive heat, have pressed for government regulation of the popular app.
Facebook, Uber Ink Partnership So You Can Hail Rides From Inside Messenger
Uber and Facebook are teaming up.
Yahoo Finally Relaunches Messenger as an App Aimed at Families and Groups
A late entry in a category that has exploded in popularity.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Using WhatsApp to Defy Rabbis’ Internet Ban
For some, the Facebook-owned messaging app provides a window to the outside world and a forum for candid discussion.
Facebook Messaging Chief David Marcus Talks AI, Bundling and More at Code/Mobile (Full Video)
Virtual assistants, group chats and all the other stuff Facebook Messenger does.
Symphony Raises $100 Million From New Investors Including -- Yes -- Google
The secure messaging service aimed at investment bankers has raised $165 million so far.
Code/Mobile 2015: Facebook VP of Messaging Product David Marcus
Facebook spun out its own Messenger app, bought WhatsApp and is working on a lot of nifty integrations for them. At Code/Mobile, Facebook messaging chief David Marcus talks about acquisitions, WeChat, AI and more. Interview by Kara Swisher and...
Facebook's David Marcus: The Asian Paradigm Has Shown Messaging Is the Next Frontier
Facebook's head of Messenger, David Marcus, says services like WeChat are paving the way.
AT&T Gets FCC Waiver to Offer Wi-Fi Calling
But the carrier is still mad about T-Mobile and Sprint launching the service without a waiver.
Google Close to Investment in Messaging Startup Symphony
The Internet giant is close to taking a stake in the secure-messaging firm.
Google Is Acquiring Rich Messaging Startup Jibe Mobile
The startup has been working with carriers to help them natively add video chat into their services.
Facebook Is About to Take the Training Wheels off Facebook at Work
Facebook will monetize the new office product with a freemium pricing model.
You Can Now Re-Watch Your Snapchat Messages -- For a Fee
Snapchat is now charging people to replay their messages.
Messaging Service Symphony Dodges Regulatory Action Ahead of Launch
A day before a key launch, the secure messaging company reached a deal with New York's powerful Department of Financial Services.
Hey, Chris Sacca -- Here's Why You Might Wait a Little Longer for a New Twitter CEO
Time waits for no man -- except when it comes to naming a new leader for the social messaging company.
Kik Takes $50 Million Investment From WeChat Parent Company Tencent, Hits $1 Billion Valuation
The deal values Kik at more than $1 billion.