Best Messaging Apps

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Messaging apps are fantastic. Not only are they a great way to keep up communication with friends and family, but they’re also convenient and easy to use.

While there are a plethora of messaging apps that have been on the market for a while, there are also plenty of new messaging apps that have recently popped up. These messaging apps are rich in features and offer everything from video calls to file sharing and more.

Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best messaging apps to get you started.

WhatsApp

One of the most popular messaging apps out there is WhatsApp. Not only is it easy to setup, but it’s also free and comes with features such as being able to share your photos, documents, locations and more.

The app also supports group voice calls and video calls up to eight people - perfect for a large group of friends or family that wants to catch up. In terms of security, WhatsApp also comes with end-to-end encryption for privacy and security along with GIFs and the ability to make your chat disappear after a week.

Facebook Messenger

Facebook (Meta) has its own separate messaging application known as Facebook Messenger. This app automatically populates your contacts so you’ll be able to communicate with them with ease. In addition to sending free stickers, it also comes with the ability to send GIFs.

Need to video call? No worries, Facebook Messenger supports that too. You can also start a secret conversation, host up to 50 people in a room, and opt in to Vanish Mode (where your messages disappear after a period of time).

Telegram

With millions of users, Telegram is another extremely popular messaging app. It not only boasts that it’s the fastest messaging app around, but it also works on both mobile and desktop platforms. Chats are also encrypted and secure, and you can send everything from photos to stickers, GIFs and more.

When it comes to group chats, Telegram supports over 200,000 people in a group chat (yup, you read that right), and it’s also completely free. Telegram also comes with a media editor so you’re able to add text and stickers to your images, and even enhance video quality. Like the other messaging apps that were mentioned earlier, you can also set messages to auto-delete after either 7 days or 24 hours.

Signal

Getting the right messaging app

As seen from the above, there are a plethora of messaging apps to choose from, it all depends on what’s best for you. If you prefer something that’s secure, Signal would be a great application. If you’re looking to use a messaging app for work, Skype might be the more suitable choice. For personal use, however, Telegram and WhatsApp are exceptionally popular.

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2022-10-21

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