WhatsApp Makes Big Privacy Push, Enables TextSecure’s End-To-End Encryption By Default By Lucian Armasu WhatsApp does the unthinkable by enabling TextSecure's state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption protocol for its users.
The “Snappening” Proves Self-Destructing Messages Are Not That Secure By Lucian Armasu Hundreds of thousands of Snapchat pictures were exposed after a third party service was hacked, despite the fact that "snaps" aren't supposed to exist on other servers, since they "self-destruct."
Microsoft Reveals Plan to Migrate from Messenger to Skype By Kevin Parrish Microsoft said its "upgrade" from Messenger to Skype for Windows will begin April 8.
Microsoft Confirms Live Messenger Retirement By Kevin Parrish Windows Live Messenger will be retired in the first quarter of 2013 (sniff).
Tom's Guide: Windows Live Messenger Tips & Tricks By Jane McEntegart Check out Tom's Guide's latest story on Windows Live Messenger.
Tom's Guide: 10 Instant Messaging Aggregators By Jane McEntegart Check out Tom's Guide's latest story on IM aggregators!