Before the days of iMessage, WhatsApp, and RCS texting, instant messaging (IM'ing) ruled the roost - here are six iconic clients that defined the era.

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UPDATE (February 18, 2026): Google is working to fix one of the main annoyances of Google Messages. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging service from ...

Zoho Corporation's instant messaging app, Arattai, is in the news these days. The Indian government has been encouraging Made-in-India apps, leading to curiosity about Arattai online. In recent days, ...