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Firefox now comes with its own instant messenger
The latest version of the venerable web browser comes with integrated messaging capabilities for keeping in touch.
Skype pledges not to suck at cross-device messaging and call syncing
Microsoft-owned messaging platform Skype has vowed to iron out problems with using the service across multiple devices
BlackBerry puts kibosh on tweeted release date for BBM on Android, iOS
Updated BBM for the two systems was pegged to land June 27 in a tweet by T-Mobile, but BlackBerry says that date is wrong.
Beginning of the end for SMS as Whatsapp and co take over
Chat apps and mobile IM have overtaken the trusty old SMS for the first time ever, but there's life in the old dog yet.
Facebook planning new messaging app with self-destruct function
It's beginning to look a lot like Facebook will launch a mobile messaging app which destroys your communiques after a certain time.
FarmVille still tops Facebook apps charts
FarmVille still sits astride the top of the Facebook app charts, closely followed by the recently launched Windows Live Messenger app from Microsoft.
Microsoft unveils new Messenger service
Steve Ballmer announced today the next generation of Windows Messenger which promises better sharing and interactivity.
