Skip to content
RetailNews Asia

Topic

#messaging

Every story tagged #messaging on RetailNews Asia: reporting, analysis and market signals from across Asian retail and e-commerce.

168 stories in this topic

WhatsApp
General
2 min read

Voice message transcripts are finally coming to WhatsApp

WhatsApp is getting yet another useful feature in the coming weeks, the ability to transcribe voice messages. The messaging app has just announced the users will soon be able to transcribe texts received from friends and family if they’re in a loud place and…

10 WhatsApp tips en tricks die je misschien nog niet kende 640w
General
2 min read

WhatsApp rolls out the ability to draft your messages for later

WhatsApp just dropped a new feature, and it’s one many users have been requesting for a while: “Message Drafts”. This means you’ll never have to worry about losing a half-written message again. If you get distracted or interrupted while writing, WhatsApp will…

signal
Living
2 min read

Signal launches shearable Call Links for easy group call setup

Signal now allows users to create shareable links for group calls without the need to create a group chat. The new update also introduces an option to raise your hand and react with emojis during group calls, making video conversations more interactive. The…

instagram logo scaled
General
2 min read

Instagram launches new DMs filtering options for creators

New changes are coming to Instagram creators these days. The social network announced over the weekend that a new set of tools that makes filtering direct messages much easier will be making its way to Instagram creators. Thanks to the new tools, messages…

WhatsApp QR Code
General
2 min read

WhatsApp Beta is testing search functionality for Channel updates

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to search for updates within channels. This feature is currently under development and will be available in a future update. The search option will be accessible through the overflow menu and the channel…

10 WhatsApp tips en tricks die je misschien nog niet kende 640w
General
1 min read

WhatsApp is testing a badge count for chat filters in its beta app

WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update for Android through the Google Play Beta Program. This update includes a badge count feature for chat filters. The badge count will show users how many unread messages are in each filter, which should make it easier…

WhatsApp
General
1 min read

WhatsApp might finally allow users to protect themselves from spam

WhatsApp has been working on a new feature allowing users to prevent unknown accounts from sending them messages. This has been in development for quite some time, but WhatsApp seems to be confident in the end result and is now making the feature available to…

WhatsApp QR Code
General
2 min read

WhatsApp is working on a voice chat mode for Meta AI

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is rolling out a new beta update for Android users that hints at an interesting feature in development – voice chat mode for interacting with Meta AI. This new feature will enable users to engage in real-time…

telegram 1 scaled
General
2 min read

Telegram enhances user experience with new browser

In its latest update, Telegram has introduced a range of new features designed to elevate the user experience. These include a new in-app browser with support for multiple tabs, a mini app store, a novel type of mini apps, and the ability to gift Stars to…

WhatsApp
General
1 min read

WhatsApp starts testing AR call effects and filters on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out new features to its Android beta users. If you’re enrolled in the Google Play Beta Program, you’ll be getting a new update that adds AR call effects and filters so that you can try them out before they go live for everyone. Spotted by…

WhatsApp
General
1 min read

WhatsApp could add AirDrop-like file sharing feature to its iOS app

WhatsApp has been working on bringing a file-sharing feature to Android users for a few months now. The first proof that WhatsApp plans to introduce this functionality dates from April, but only the Android platform was mentioned in relation to this specific…

WhatsApp QR Code
General
1 min read

WhatsApp testing the ability to pin up to two channels

WhatsApp, the global chat app owned by Meta, is ever-changing and evolving by adding new user features. Lately, it was found that WhatsApp was enhancing its user experience with a new feature currently being tested in the Android Beta version 2.24.13.3.…

WhatsApp
General
2 min read

WhatsApp beta tests smarter status update ranking

WhatsApp, the popular Meta-owned messaging, never seems to rest on its laurels. Always testing new features, the company recently revamped the status updates tray in their Android beta, giving it a sleek new look with bigger thumbnails and a more modern…