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Facebook copies Snapchat's ''Stories'' feature for Instagram: Report

In a yet another reported copying of mobile messaging app Snapchat which it once tried to buy for $3 billion, Facebook has announced a "Stories" format for Instagram that clones Snapchat`s popular feature.

Aug 03, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Snapchat more popular among middle-aged in US

 The mobile messaging app Snapchat is gaining popularity among US smartphone users aged 35 and above even as the app is likely to continue being popular among teenagers due to its concept of "self-destructing content", a media report said.

Jul 07, 2016, 00:12 AM IST

WhatsApp now supports 256 people in group chat!

WhatsApp has extended group chat limit to 256 people from 100.

Feb 05, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

WhatsApp crosses 900 million users milestone

WhatsApp competes with messaging apps like LINE, Viber and Hike in India.

Sep 04, 2015, 15:59 PM IST

China's WeChat sends a message to Line and Kakao in their home turf

Mobile messaging apps Line and Kakao Talk are busy trying to conquer overseas markets such as Southeast Asia and India. But they may do well to keep a close eye on their home turf of Japan and South Korea as China`s WeChat amasses more users.

Feb 18, 2015, 13:49 PM IST

Snapchat partners with Square for payment service

Mobile messaging company Snapchat is launching a new service that lets users send money to each other, in a partnership with online payments company Square.

Nov 18, 2014, 09:59 AM IST

Line says no IPO this year

The Japan-based operator of popular mobile messaging app Line said Monday it has decided not to go ahead with an initial public offering in Japan or overseas this year.

Sep 22, 2014, 17:46 PM IST