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Duo is one of two new messaging apps announced by Google at I/O this year. Its partner, Allo, a more traditional messaging app, will be launched later in the fall. The two new apps bring Google’s ...

As the demand for next-gen remote communication continues to soar, the journey to explore the best alternatives to Skype gains momentum. While Skype once reigned supreme in the world of VoIP services, ...

Remember the time when Grandma couldn't make it to Christmas dinner but joined through a video call, laughing and sharing stories? Or when your cousin overseas showed off their snowman through a ...

WhatsApp is bringing group voice and video calling to its web client, marking a significant step in expanding the platform's ...

When deciding between Skype and WhatsApp for video calling, it's crucial to understand the unique strengths and weaknesses of each platform. Both apps serve the same purpose but cater to different ...

Microsoft, which owns Skype, announced in February that the service would be available until May 5 and urged users to switch over to the free version of Microsoft Teams, its communication platform ...

WeChat, China’s hot chat app — with around 600 million users — today rolled out group video calling for up to nine people, on iOS. The update comes just weeks after WeChat introduced video calling on ...

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Apple today publicly confirmed that iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 allow developers of video calling apps to turn off the Reactions feature by default in their apps. As we reported earlier this month, ...