Skype Qik for Windows Phone, Android Gain New “Qik Flik” Feature
A little over a month ago, Skype Qik was launched on Android, Windows Phone, and iPhone, but there hasn’t been a peep about it since. Skype Qik is separate from…
Snapchat to Its Users: “Stop Using Unauthorized Third-Party Apps”
We knew it was coming after the photo leaks and account compromises that have occurred lately, and now it’s official: Snapchat is taking the next step to safeguard users and…
Snapchat COO Emily White: Users “Don’t Like to Be Tricked” With Ads in Apps
We’ve seen quite a few advertising campaigns hit many messaging apps in the past year or more. For instance, Tango launched native ads last year which make the ads appear…
Snapchat Said to Have Closed Funding From Yahoo, But Still Looking for More Money
Snapchat has closed an investment from Yahoo and is continuing to raise more money. That’s according to Bloomberg and “people with knowledge of the matter. The recently completed funding with…
Snapchat’s New “Our Campus Story” Lets Students Share Their College Stories in Snaps
Snapchat has started to become an entire entertainment platform of its own. After gaining a $20 million investment and launching Our Story to all Snapchat users early last month, the…
Samba Expands Its Video Messaging Application Beyond iOS to Android
This week, Samba has released the Android version of its video messaging app today, available as a free download in the Google Play Store. The app “embraces the power of…
Google’s New SMS/MMS App Makes an Appearance on Android 5.0 Lollipop, Will Not Be Replacing Hangouts
For those of you who thought the rumored and confirmed Google messaging app would be replacing your beloved Hangouts, you can rest easy, as it turns out the solution is…