All articles tagged with #group chats
Originally Published 1 day ago — by 9to5Google
Google Messages is rolling out new features and redesigns, including enhanced group chat mentions, MLS encryption support, a redesigned read receipt system, camera and link preview updates, and new options for leaving unknown group chats, with features gradually expanding to users.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TestingCatalog
OpenAI is developing a Group Chats feature for ChatGPT that allows multiple users to share a conversation, with customizable controls for AI interaction, aiming to enhance collaborative workflows. The feature is expected to be released by the end of the year, offering more granular management than similar Microsoft Copilot functionalities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ZDNET
Microsoft's fall update to Copilot introduces new features including a 'real talk' mode, an optional animated character named Mico, group chat capabilities, and a health-focused version that links to credible sources. The update aims to make Copilot more personal, adaptable, and trustworthy, with enhancements like connecting to external services, memory, and proactive suggestions, primarily available in the US.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
A Trump nominee, Paul Ingrassia, reportedly boasted of having a 'Nazi streak' and made racist comments about holidays honoring Black people in private group chats, raising concerns ahead of his confirmation hearing. His past roles and support for controversial figures have also come under scrutiny.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian discusses the 'dead internet theory,' highlighting the significant presence of bots and quasi-AI content online, and advocates for a shift towards more human, verifiable social media experiences like private group chats to restore authenticity and engagement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Meta is rolling out group chat features on Threads, allowing users to create shared conversations with up to 50 followers, with plans to expand messaging capabilities and regional availability, including support for group chats in the EU.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TechCrunch
Continua, a startup founded by ex-Google engineer David Petrou, has raised $8 million to develop AI agents that enhance group chat interactions on platforms like SMS, iMessage, and Discord by providing helpful, context-aware assistance and reducing chaos in conversations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Business Insider
Parents of Gen Z college students are increasingly overprotective, engaging in micromanagement through group chats and social media, which reflects a broader trend of helicopter parenting fueled by technology and anxiety about their children's independence and success.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by 9to5Mac
WhatsApp is testing threaded reply features in its iOS beta, following Android beta testing, which will help organize conversations in group chats by allowing users to view and participate in message-specific threads, potentially launching soon.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by AppleInsider
iOS 26 introduces several playful and useful updates to Messages, including customizable backgrounds, polls for group decision-making, and automatic translation, making messaging more engaging and versatile compared to iOS 18, while maintaining familiar usability improvements like button placement for easier one-handed use.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google is rolling out new features across its apps and devices, including enhanced group chat customization in Messages, device-specific shortcuts in Google Home, faster transit payments with Wear OS, extended safety check-ins, new Emoji Kitchen options, and updates to Photos and Android 16, all aimed at improving user experience and device integration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Meta has announced that Facebook Messenger users can now share HD photos, which in this case means 4K resolution, with less compression and a new "HD" button for enabling 4K sharing. The app will also allow users to share files up to 100MB, up from the previous 25MB limit, and introduce a new album-sharing feature for group chats. Additionally, QR codes and links for connecting with people have been rolled out, with the company stating that these features will be available over the coming weeks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
Android 15 introduces a new feature called Notification Cooldown, which aims to reduce the annoyance of incessant notifications in group chats by making successive notifications quieter. This feature is enabled by default and can be found in the Settings app under "Notification cooldown." While it may not be suitable for those needing urgent notifications, it provides a passive way to differentiate between new alerts and ongoing conversations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to pin messages to the top of their chats for up to 30 days, similar to the functionality already available in Facebook Messenger. Users can choose to pin any message, including polls, pictures, and videos, and group chat admins can make pins visible only to other admins. This feature aims to improve the organization and efficiency of group chats, making it easier to keep track of important information. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has been actively adding new features to make the app more popular, including privacy-focused options and enhanced media sharing capabilities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
WhatsApp is introducing the ability to pin messages in both individual and group chats. Users can pin various types of conversations, such as text, polls, images, and emojis, but only one chat can be pinned at a time. This feature is useful for easily accessing important information, such as addresses or event details. Admins in group chats can choose whether only admins or any member can pin messages. Competitors like Telegram and iMessage already offer a similar feature, and it remains to be seen if WhatsApp will extend this functionality to Channels.