A new version of the official Facebook app, plus Skype video messaging for Windows 7 are now in the testing pipeline, according to Microsoft officials.
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the preview release of Skype Video Messaging for Windows. If you’re on Windows 7 or Windows 8, you can grab the beta release now from here.... Keep reading ?
The first day of Disrupt NY 2013 is nearing its end, but we can't end things without giving our Audience Choice winner a chance to present in front of our judges. Today, the Israel-based folks behind the video messaging app Glide (not...Show More Summary
One of the benefits of buying a Windows Phone 8 handset with a Nokia stamp is the exclusive apps, and today we can add another to that list with the beta release of Nokia Chat for WP8. The software started life on Symbian and SeriesShow More Summary
Last September, OneTok announced that its API moved out of beta and was publicly available for developers to integrate speech recognition functionality into any app. Since then, OneTok has overhauled the platform, refined its focus, and readied itself to better meet developer needs. Show More Summary
Just.me officially launched in beta yesterday. It’s available in the iPhone App Store now. Its creator, Keith Teare, hopes it will take over your social sharing and messaging activities, and a good chunk of your email. The app lets you upload photos, videos, and messages for sharing with selected friends, the public, or just yourself, and its pulls...
Following its beta launch at the end of January, just.me, the mobile messaging startup from Keith Teare, co-founder of TechCrunch and partner at incubator Archimedes Labs, has launched its first app, available initially for iPhones and iPod Touch. Show More Summary
Microsoft has released a new version of Skype for the Windows Phone 8 platform. Skype 2.5 removes the beta tag and turns on message notifications by default. It also fixes a long list of bugs. The update is free.
If you’ve ever wanted to instant message other bloggers on Tumblr, a new app may be coming your way. Recently launched in private beta, Babblr allows Tumblr members to chat with with their friends and followers and to create groups. There’s...Show More Summary
Atlassian's HipChat is stepping up to its commitment to roll out native clients for its real-time group chat and private messaging tool, with a beta release of the Linux client. The Linux client couldn't come fast enough: Adobe AIR no...Show More Summary
Korean mobile messaging app Kakao Talk is going a bit retro with the recent launch of a beta test for a PC version, which will link with the company’s chat... Keep reading ?
A nasty Wii U error has hit Japan. Users trying to get in on the Dragon Quest X beta are coming up with an error message. The same message is hitting for those trying to update their firmware. Nintendo is currently sorting out all the...Show More Summary
The much anticipated Just.Me iOS beta goes live Monday, but here’s a fresh look at why the mobile messaging startup is an important moment in digital developments. Just.Me offers a whole new perspective on flexible where mobility meets social. Developed … Continue reading ?
A year ago, Counter-Strike creator Minh 'Gooseman' Le coordinated a media blitz for his free-to-play follow-up with a trailer, interviews, and a firm message that an official release was imminent. Here we are, a year later and over three...Show More Summary
Snapchat on Thursday rolled out video messaging for the Google Android platform. Snapchat is a messaging system that deletes user messages after they have been viewed. The company says it has been beta testing the video messaging system with Android users in Europe. The Snapchat video messaging service originally rolled out for Apple iOS users [...]Show More Summary
Snapchat, an app that sends texts and photos that disappear after a specified time, has added video messaging to its Android app in an update released today. The company had been beta testing the feature for Android with European users. Show More Summary
Self-destructing messages app Snapchat has ditched its beta tag on Android and is now available in the Google Play store.
Ten days after it first launched in private beta, Snapchat’s new Android video messaging feature has today emerged from testing and has gone live on Google Play, along with a... Keep reading ?
Skype is actively testing a new video messaging service with a "group of mobile and mac users" according to its official Twitter account today. The new feature, which doesn't require a new update to the mobile app, enables users to send video messages back and forth up to 3 minutes in length. Show More Summary
Skype has added a new video messaging capability to Skype on iOS, Mac and Android. Windows support is coming too... some day.