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A new iOS app called Nutmeg makes sending GIFs in text messages as easy as two clicks. The death of the emoji is nigh, friends, because the GIF conquers all. Once you pick a GIF, it takes two clicks ...

For what it's worth, the issue is limited to the in-chat view only. Tapping the GIF to open a full screen preview still ...

Google recently redesigned the unannounced Selfie GIF feature within Google Messages. This feature has a support page, and we’ve already seen it in action (somewhat), but now it appears to be imminent ...

A new feature is coming to Google Messages: 'Selfie GIFs,' which will help users create a custom moving image to send to friends, family, or contacts on the platform. Creating a selfie GIF would ...

TikTok quietly launched "animated video stickers" for direct messages in February, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. Video stickers essentially work like GIFs and are an expansion of TikTok ...

If you've ever felt like you just couldn't find the perfect GIF to express your thoughts, a new feature in Google Messages might be what you need. You'll soon be able to record your own selfie GIFs in ...

In its continued quest for world social media domination, Instagram announced a new feature. Starting today, September 20, you can now send GIFs in direct messages. This move is one of a number of ...

The technology of text messaging paved the way for more abbreviated forms of communication. More than shortening words through "txtspeak" to fit character limits (that don't really matter much these ...

For the first time, Instagram is letting users send GIFs via direct messages. Now, when composing a message, a new GIF button will appear in the composer bar. Tapping the button will open a library of ...