WeChat Dash Game Lets WeChat and Facebook Users Dash and Chase Together
It’s no secret that calling and messaging apps have become more than just replacements for SMS, MMS, and phone calls. They’ve evolved into entire entertainment platforms themselves, incorporating stickers, games,…
Top Connect: Free Skype Calls to TravelSim Users Surge at World Cup
TravelSim users were getting a 21 percent increase in free calls from Skype users according to Top Connect since the quarterfinals. According to a traffic analysis run by the global…
Private Beta of BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone Makes Appearance in Windows Phone Store
We already knew from BlackBerry CEO John Chen that the highly anticipated BBM for Windows Phone would be coming in July, and here it is, right on schedule. Kind of.…
WeChat’s New Advertising Platform Opens Up in China, Benefits Official Accounts With 100,000 Followers or More
WeChat (Weixin in China) is looking for new ways to expand its lead over other messaging apps in the region with the launch of a new advertising platform. The system…
Voice Messaging and Profiles Make a Triumphant Return With Skype 5.2 for iPhone
As anticipated with earlier reports, a new update to Skype for iPhone marks the return of voice messaging support and profiles for the popular calling and messaging service. Simply tap…
Viber System Fights Back Against Digicel and LIME Blockages in Jamaica
This week, Jamaican carrier Digicel blocked Viber, something that has seemingly occurred every summer. It’s likely that carrier-driven blocks such as this (not like government blocks) will continue, and that’s…