WhatsApp now allows users to join audio and video calls via browser links without requiring an account or app installation, though the feature remains blocked in Russia.
WhatsApp now allows users to join audio and video calls without an account or app installation via browser-based guest links.
WhatsApp now allows users to invite people without accounts to voice and video calls via browser links, supporting up to 32 participants with end-to-end encryption.
Rostelecom is seeking a large-scale AI platform to analyze voice traffic across mobile networks and messengers, though developers warn the requirements are technically unfeasible.
Yandex has launched a personalized advertising targeting system for messengers, allowing ads to be served to individual users under channel content via the Yandex Direct platform.
WhatsApp is restricting access to its service for users on outdated operating systems to enhance security against potential cyber threats.
The Max messenger has added a polling feature for channel administrators, which is currently available across Android, desktop, and web platforms.
A new open-source bridge allows multiple users to link their MAX messenger accounts to a single Telegram bot for unified communication.
Max messenger has launched targeted advertising in public channels, allowing brands to reach audiences through the VK Ads platform.
VK has launched targeted advertising for the Maks messenger, allowing creators and businesses to promote content across more than 1,500 channels via the VK Ads platform.
New AI agents integrated into messaging apps are gaining traction, with major funding rounds and acquisitions signaling rapid growth in the personal assistant sector.
Yandex B2B Tech has introduced AI agents for messaging platforms, allowing businesses to deploy automated assistants via Yandex AI Studio.
The standalone XChat messaging app has been removed from major app stores, potentially signaling the end of the project less than six months after its launch.
