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Telegram already has over 1 billion registered users

21.03.25

Pavel Durov said that Telegram has become the second most popular messenger in the world, with a monthly audience of one billion active users.

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Microsoft will shut down Skype in May 2025

01.03.25

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Skype could not withstand competition from other messengers, and the audience gradually switched to Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage, and Discord.

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Meta is adding more and more messenger features to Instagram

24.02.25

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Meta is expanding Instagram's messaging capabilities, adding features that make the platform more competitive among messengers.

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Hackers have figured out how to hack Signal accounts

21.02.25

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According to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), groups of hackers are creating fake websites containing malicious JavaScript code and QR codes to compromise accounts.

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Google Messages will be able to receive WhatsApp calls

12.02.25

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A new Google Messages feature will allow users to initiate calls directly from the chat interface if both people on the call have WhatsApp installed.

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Bridge messenger, an alternative to Telegram, was shown in Ukraine

07.02.25

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The idea for creating the Bridge messenger appeared in the summer of 2024, when users faced communication difficulties due to power supply problems and weak internet.

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Signal will start syncing message history between devices

30.01.25

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To link a new device to an existing Signal account, you will need to verify that it has the owner's permission. The activation process is done using a QR code

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WhatsApp on iOS will get account switching

28.01.25

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WhatsApp users are offered two options: set up an additional account as the main one or link it via a QR code as a "satellite".

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WhatsApp will have new filters and improve video quality during calls

19.12.24

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WhatsApp has introduced an update with four improvements to video calling. Users can now choose who in a group to invite to a call, avoiding notifying all group members.

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