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WeChat's mini apps do not require download or installation.

Tencent's WeChat Unveils 'Mini Programs'

Jan 10, 2017 08:46 AM EST

Tencent has introduced “Mini Program” that do not require download or install, which is considered as a simplified version of Android and iOS apps.

WeChat has over 806 million monthly active users and most of them are located in China.

WeChat's Censhorship Goes Beyond China's Borders

Ellie Froilan |

Dec 05, 2016 04:44 AM EST

WeChat is censoring messages that go beyond China's borders, according to a report by Citizen Lab.

The desktop counterpart of WhatsApp is essentially the same as the mobile version.

WhatsApp Unveils Desktop App for Mac and Windows

Ellie Froilan |

May 15, 2016 11:17 PM EDT

WhatsApp has launched desktop clients for Mac and Windows following its release of first web app.

The content of Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp will be secured and it will be the defaul setting for all the messages.

WhatsApp Launches Full Encryption of Messages from All Platforms

Ellie Froilan |

Apr 06, 2016 03:24 AM EDT

WhatsApp has announced that the app is now fully encrypted on all platforms: Android, iPhone, Blackberry and others.

Alibaba Invests US$200M In Photo Messaging App Snapchat

Vittorio Hernandez |

Mar 12, 2015 11:26 PM EDT

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba continues its buy-in mode, and the latest firm that it has snapped up is photo messaging app Snapchat. The firm, founded by former school teacher Jack Ma in his garage, reportedly invested US$200 million in the tech company.

Snapchat Claims It's Worth $19 Billion

David Curry |

Feb 18, 2015 08:26 AM EST

Snapchat has been growing at a rapid rate since its inception in 2011.

Ford Eyes WeChat Tie Up In China

Dino Lirios |

Feb 17, 2015 08:07 AM EST

Ford Motors Co has expressed interest to use WeChat in its cars in China, the world's biggest automotive market, in order to entice car buyers that look at not only the engine size but also the added features of car.

Kim Dotcom Launches Encrypted MegaChat Messaging Service

David Curry |

Jan 23, 2015 03:47 AM EST

Kim Dotcom has launched his end-to-end encrypted MegaChat service.

WhatsApp Coming to Desktops

David Curry |

Dec 15, 2014 09:14 AM EST

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp could be coming to desktops soon, according to new reports.

Sina Weibo to Block Users Promoting WeChat

David Curry |

Nov 26, 2014 08:12 AM EST

The two services might be different, but both vie for the attention of user's time. Sina Weibo has taken a blow at WeChat, and will now ban all users heavily promoting the service.