Hike Messenger buys Zip Phone; to offer voice calling

Last Updated: Friday, January 9, 2015, 02:57

Kavin Bharti led Hike Messenger has acquired US-based voice calling firm Zip Phone for an undisclosed amount. Hike Messenger is a local start up with more than 35 million users.

Hike Messenger acquires US-based voice-calling firm

Last Updated: Thursday, January 8, 2015, 13:50

Home-grown chat application firm Hike Messenger has acquired US-based voice-calling company Zip Phone, it said in a statement here Thursday.

Facebook planning more standalone apps like Messenger, Instagram

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 12:36

Facebook is reportedly planning to come out with more standalone mobile apps like Facebook Messenger and Instagram.

Facebook plans to launch more standalone apps like messenger

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:01

Facebook will soon release more standalone apps like Facebook Messenger and Instagram, the company has said.

BlackBerry 10 OS updated with new lock screen feature, FM radio

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 14:01

The latest version 10.2.1 also includes offline reading mode in the web browser, better management of the BlackBerry hub for notifications, and support for group messages over email or SMS.

Facebook finally launches `dislike` button for Messenger app

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:12

Facebook has updated its Messenger app that includes a `dislike` button.

WhatsApp overtakes Facebook as leading mobile messaging service

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:33

Undoubtedly, Facebook is the king of social networking space, but when it comes to social messaging on mobiles WhatsApp emerges as the clear winner.

BlackBerry partners Micromax, Spice and Zen for BBM

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 18:47

After introducing popular BBM to Android and iOS users, BlackBerry Wednesday said it will partner handset makers from India, like Micromax, Spice and Zen, other nations to pre-install the popular messaging app on their smartphones.

BlackBerry rolls out 'Twitter-like' BBM Channels messaging service

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 17:15

BlackBerry has rolled out its own social network, called BBM Channels, similar to a Twitter-like service that'll allow companies and celebrities to directly engage with fans.

BlackBerry updates BBM for Android and iPhone

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 14:37

BlackBerry has reportedly issued an update to its messenger app ( BBM) for Android and iPhone with additional support.

Facebook releases updated iOS Messenger app for Android with phone number integration

Last Updated: Thursday, November 14, 2013, 14:52

Facebook has released an updated iOS Messenger app with an added ability to message real-life contacts, who aren't on friends list.

Sachin Tendulkar was a messenger of God: Bedi

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 22:56

Former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to Sachin Tendulkar and termed the retiring batting great as "a messenger of God".