In a world of nonstop busyness, instant messaging is easier, faster and simpler than other types of communication. Now that it’s shown its worth, companies are rushing to make a good thing even better ...

Their firms blocked access to America Online's AOL Instant Messenger and competing services. They were worried about viruses and other security threats, and that the content couldn't be monitored and ...

Does Gmail want to be an instant messaging client? Last month the popular webmail app shipped an emoji reactions bar in the mobile app, where a single tap would send a new email with your emoji ...

It used to be a standard joke that having a teenager in the house meant the phone line would be tied up for hours. With the advent of cell phones and instant messaging, the phone line may not be so ...

The use of instant messaging in the U.S., for both work and play, is up 19% over last year, according to an Instant Messaging Trends survey released yesterday by America Online Inc., which makes AOL ...

LINE Corp., developer of the LINE instant messaging app, was slapped with a patent lawsuit Friday in Texas Western District Court. The lawsuit was filed by the Mort Law Firm on behalf of Bibble IP.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean Internet company Naver Corp. said Monday its popular Line instant messaging app won’t go public on a stock exchange this year. Naver, which is Line’s parent ...