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A Duo of Google Meet Apps Is Officially Here, and It’s Confusing
Duo is being rebranded to Meet, but the old Meet will stick around for now. Still following?
How to Move Your WhatsApp Chats Across Devices and Apps
It’s never been easier to switch between iPhone and Android—and to get your messages out of the Meta ecosystem entirely.
Amazon Watches Its Workers and Waits for Them to Fail
Plus: A new Microsoft Surface laptop, sharable holograms, and Google cleans up its messaging mess.
Google Meet and Duo Will Finally Become a Single Video Chat App
The Duo brand is dying, but its code base will live on.
Texting Is a Hellscape. Is There a Way Out?
This week, we think of ways to fix the anxiety-inducing mess known as mobile messaging.
It’s Time to Bring Back the AIM Away Message
The live chats of the past are now in our pockets and inescapable. We need better boundaries.
Become a Telegram Master With These 10 Tips and Tricks
Whether you’ve picked up the messaging app recently or you’ve been using it for ages, these tools can help you make the most of it.
How to Officially Submit Your Emoji Idea
Have a killer idea for the next great emoji? Here’s the paperwork you need to fill out.