Instant messaging
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Instant messaging technology is a type of synchronous computer-mediated communication involving the immediate transmission of messages between two or more parties over the Internet or another computer
An example of instant messaging on mobile, featuring the exchange of pictures and audio on top of text
'lol', a popular example of slang on instant messaging and texting
Telegram (software)
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Telegram is a cloud-based, cross-platform social media and instant messaging service. It launched for iOS on 14 August 2013 and Android on 20 October 2013. It allows users to exchange messages, share
Instant messaging
…several serverless messengers: RetroShare, Tox, Bitmessage, Ricochet. See also: LAN messenger. Some examples of popular IM services today include Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp Messenger, WeChat, QQ Messenger, Viber, Line, and Snapchat. The popularity of certain apps greatly differ between different countries. Certain…
A "secret chat" confirmation notice – screenshot from iOS 16