If you have a Google account, you have access to an instant messaging app that doesn't require a screen name: Google Chat. You don't even need to go far to find it — Google Chat is built right into ...

As we spotted over the weekend, Google Chat is getting a new icon, as well as redesigned navigation on the web app with dedicated views for “Home” and “Mentions.” This new icon adopts the four-color ...

You can delete chat messages In Microsoft Teams after you've sent them. While you can't delete other users' messages, you can hide or mute conversations so you won't receive notifications about them.

Since Google's push to RCS standards in 2019, Android's Messages app by Google offers great in-house features. After you've opened Google Messages and enabled RCS chats, you'll find typing indicators, ...

With Hangouts nearing the end of its life, Google is working on expanding its support for its Chat and Spaces platforms. Now, the company has even rolled out an update for Gmail for Android, which ...

Google has been rolling out a major redesign to Gmail that integrates Chat for messaging, Spaces for collaborating on projects, and Meet for video conferencing – once you opt in. The idea is that you ...

Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. It’s important to keep in touch with friends and family, and Messenger from Facebook is here to help. Yes, you need a Facebook account, but it’s ...

Instagram direct messages (DMs) have become a crucial tool for communication on the platform, allowing users to interact privately with each other. However, the array of symbols and icons within the ...

The Chat and Spaces apps are Google’s answer to Slack The Chat and Spaces apps are Google’s answer to Slack is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and ...

Google Chat finally gets the ability to schedule messages up to 120 days in advance. There’s a new Draft shortcut, which opens a dedicated area to manage all scheduled messages. The scheduling feature ...

Haroun joined Android Police in 2021, reporting on the latest stories in the tech world. Since then, he’s gleefully covered everything from the most mundane Google Docs features to more mainstream ...