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WhatsApp flaw could let anyone lock your account — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard published
Your WhatsApp account could be locked by anyone -- all they need is your phone number.
Slack just backtracked on the worst idea ever
By Tom Pritchard published
Slack's made some changes to its 'message anyone' idea after people pointed out the potential for abuse.
How to switch from WhatsApp to Signal
By Emily Long published
Here's how to move yourself — and your friends and group chats — from WhatsApp to Signal.
Slack now lets you DM anyone — and that's a problem
By Tom Pritchard published
Slack is going to let people outside your organization message you. Here's what that means, and why there could be problems.
WhatsApp is getting a big upgrade — this can save you time
By Ian Morris published
An upcoming feature for WhatsApp will be a big help if people keep leaving you long voice notes
WhatsApp just got a killer upgrade — and you can try it right now
By Marc McLaren published
The WhatsApp desktop app now has encrypted video and voice calling, but it doesn't work in group chats.
Telegram just got one of WhatsApp's best features — here's how to use it
By Kate Kozuch published
Telegram now lets users set an auto-delete timer for messages, giving recent arrivals from WhatsApp a convincing reason to stick around.
WhatsApp's new privacy policy deadline — here's what happens if you don't accept
By Tom Pritchard published
WhatsApp just revealed what happens if you don't accept its new privacy policy by the May 15 deadline.
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