WeChat

  • WeChat stops allowing users to post custom emoticons in friends circle replies

    The WeChat iOS version 7.0.9 was launched on December 23, allowing users to post custom emoticons in the comments of WeChat friends circle. But only one day later, on the evening of December 24, the feature has been turned off.

  • WeChat for iOS gets update, users can post images in friend circle replies

    The WeChat for iOS has been updated to version 7.0.9, bringing in the function of quoting previous content when sending messages.

  • Inventor of QR Code: I never thought it could be used for payment

    In 1994, Masahiro Hara from Japan invented the QR Code in order to facilitate the management of auto parts. He had no idea back then what his invention would mean for the world 16 years later.

  • WeChat beta update supports Dark Mode, but only for Android

    Recently, the beta version of WeChat 7.0.10 was released. One of the major highlights of the new version is the addition of "Dark Mode" support.

  • WeChat apologizes for translating "Canadian Flag" into "He's in Prison"

    China's well-known social app WeChat apologized for translating the "Canadian flag" sent in the chat to "He's in prison".

  • This car allows you to use WeChat while driving

    GAC Trumpchi released the second-generation Trumpchi GS4 on Wednesday. One of the main taoking points is that it is the world's first mass-produced car equipped with a WeChat.

  • @WeChat users: sending original images may expose your location

    A college professor has warned on a Chinese TV program that sending a photo that contains GPS information may expose user’s location information to the receiver.

  • Google Pixel 4 removes WeChat from 90Hz blacklist

    WeChat was blacklisted from 90Hz Smooth Display of Pixel 4. Now it is removed from the list.

  • Visitors to China can now use WeChat Pay for paying taxis

    Now visitors to China can buy train tickets and pay for hailing taxies by WeChat Pay.

  • WeChat will provide fix as iOS 13.2 killing background apps more aggressively

    The WeChat team said they will provide an update to fix issues involving the latest iOS 13.2 update killing background apps too aggressively.