AI-powered messaging startup Zenzap has raised $44 million to help businesses replace consumer chat apps with a secure, enterprise-ready platform.
Fintech companies are adopting a minimalist interface design centered on user balance, while a new cross-border messenger app has launched in the Russian market.
Max messenger has launched a real-time link verification system and an automated 24-hour security mode to protect users from fraudulent activity.
The Max messenger has launched automated security tools, including real-time link scanning and a 24-hour restricted mode for users targeted by fraudulent activity.
The newly released Molniya messenger has launched on RuStore with a mandatory upfront fee of 750 ₽ for all users.
The Time corporate messenger and the Stakhanovets DLP system have completed a technical integration to enhance data security and prevent information leaks in enterprise communications.
The ONYX 2.0-beta messenger has moved to a decentralized model, replacing its central server with a direct peer-to-peer connection system routed entirely through the Tor network.
Russian messenger Max will introduce stories, discussion threads, and multi-pin functionality to its channels, with some features arriving in early 2027.
NTC IT ROSA has introduced end-to-end encryption for its corporate messenger, alongside new session management tools and guest access features.
The Max messenger reports over 140 million total installs and a daily active user base exceeding 90 million people.
AI startup Wabi is shifting its focus to a messaging-based platform called Wabi 2.0, which combines conversational AI with on-demand app creation.
WhatsApp employs a multi-device model where smartphones act as primary devices, while secondary clients function as companions with delegated access.
NTC IT ROSA has launched a secure communication platform for closed enterprise networks, integrating messaging, mobile device management, and virtualization tools.
The Max messenger has introduced a new Grant Portal mini-app to help users find and apply for various support programs across multiple sectors.
Yandex has stopped development of its standalone Messenger app, shifting all communication features to the Telemost platform.
WhatsApp is introducing native support for third-party AI agents via API keys to prevent account bans for users integrating external assistants.
