News & Reviews:   messaging app

Recently, X has begun a closed testing of a dedicated messaging app called X Chat. So, what should you know about it?

As we bid 2025, we can expect to see new year greetings from friends and family. In this social media age, it means e-cards or fancy stickers via messaging apps. And when it comes to the latter, WhatsApp is the popular choice for Malaysians.

At the annual Conversations event, WhatsApp announced new features for WhatsApp Business. These new features are targeted at larger businesses and enterprises, but what are they, and do you need them? Check the news below for some details.

Can't get enough of notifications? Typically, WhatsApp would directly show you notifications of people who messaged you. Soon, an Android version update would send you more reminders on unread messages.

If you're a WhatsApp user, you'll know how the app comes up with new features all the time. Last week, we got news of AI stickers coming to the platform. And the week before, it was an in-app shopping feature called Flows. Now, the next one should be a new quick reply feature.

If you're a casual WhatsApp user, you probably don't know the many security features it has. Some of them are not enabled by default, so it pays to know more about them. That could be why WhatsApp decided to set up a new Security Center.

Sometimes, it's funny to see how an app's feature derives another. WhatsApp's Disappearing Messages is a useful features for some people, as it provides security to sensitive info or discussions. But what if you wanted to prevent some messages from disappearing?

The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has advised the public to be wary of a new scam that is being shared via SMS and messaging apps. The viral message alleges that RM900 will be credited to Bantuan Warganegara Malaysia (BWM) recipients via their Touch ’n Go eWallet, which is nothing but a front for a phishing website.

Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is currently testing out a new feature on the beta version of the app that would allow users to recover messages deleted by mistake. The feature was spotted on the latest version of the app’s Google Beta Programme and gives a limited time period for users to recover any messages that they have deleted.

Have you ever wished you could check your WhatsApp messages, but not let anyone know you're online? Well, you're probably not the only one. Although you can set your status manually, it doesn't include an "appear offline" option. However, that could be coming soon.