Getting Granular
GroupMe adds support for Android Oreo's notification channels
The GroupMe beta for Android now supports Android Oreos notification channels feature.
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Group Up
GroupMe is now available on Xbox One
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Now you can chat with your friends over GroupMe on your Xbox One.
Darkness
GroupMe's dark mode gets a little darker on iOS
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Microsoft’s GroupMe is getting an update on iOS that, while minor, brings an extra dose of darkness to its dark mode.
Custom Dings
GroupMe adds custom notification sounds
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GroupMe users can now customize the chat app just a bit more with new settings for notification sounds.
Sharing is caring
GroupMe for Windows 10 PC adds document sharing
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Microsoft has updated its GroupMe app for Windows 10, adding the ability for users to share documents with others on the PC version of the app.
Coming soon?
GroupMe app may add sending documents
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A new report claims Microsoft is adding a way for users of its GroupMe messaging app to send and receive documents.
WINDOWS 10ME
GroupMe is now available for your Windows 10 PC
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GroupMe has been made available for Windows 10 computers. It's a Universal app too so you'll get to enjoy all the features offered to Windows 10 Mobile users.
Free advice (don't squander it)
Microsoft should turn GroupMe into a Slack competitor
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Microsoft has untapped potential with GroupMe, the group-based messaging platform Skype, now owned by Microsoft, purchased in 2011.
Gify
GroupMe beta for Windows 10 Mobile nabs GIF search
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The beta version of GroupMe for Windows 10 Mobile (Fast or Slow Ring) just got an update and with it comes native search for GIF and images to add some style to your messages.
Group this!
People app adds GroupMe support for Windows 10 Mobile
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Microsoft may have finally found a replacement for its defunct Rooms feature in Windows Phone 8.1. GroupMe, which was just updated to Windows 10 Mobile, can now tie into the People app after tonight's update and it seems pretty cool. Also, OneNote picks up a minor update too.
No desktop version
GroupMe chat app for Windows 10 Mobile released
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Microsoft has released a version of its GroupMe group texting app for Windows 10 Mobile. The app is separate from the previously launched version for Windows Phone, and is also not yet available for Windows 10 PCs.
Some GroupMe employees reportedly laid off by Microsoft
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Amidst the latest round of company layoffs, some Microsoft GroupMe employees were reportedly let go. In a tweet - now deleted - suggest it was some of the staff based in New York who also handle customer service.
GroupMe bumped to 4.8 with video messages and more
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GroupMe is a popular group-messaging app from Microsoft, enables you to communicate with multiple contacts at once in chatrooms. We previously covered version 4.7 back in December, which introduced a new group design. Today we'll be checking out the recently released 4.8 update, enabling users to record up to 30 seconds worth of video and more. As well as the added functionality to...
The best messaging apps on Windows Phone
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When Windows Phone first launched back in 2010 there weren’t too many messaging apps available. Over the years we’ve seen most major messaging platforms join the ecosystem. Today we have great services like WhatsApp, Skype, Kik, Facebook Messenger, Line, GroupMe and Telegram. Others, like BBM, are on the horizon and will join Windows Phone sooner than later. We’re curious though as to...
GroupMe brings new group design and bug fixes in latest update
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GroupMe, a popular group-messaging app from Microsoft, has just received an update for Windows Phone. In addition to bug fixes and improvements, version 4.7 brings a new group design. It’s now easier to explore the photos and videos shared in your groups in the gallery. The group avatars have also been made larger. Read on for the full change log. What’s new in GroupMe 4.7.0: New...
Vine, Nokia Refocus, Sleeve Music and more are your app highlights of the week
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The calm before the storm. That’s the best way to describe this past week in terms of apps and news for Windows Phone. We had a few big ones come, like Vine, but overall it was a pretty normal week for new apps coming, apps getting updated, and betas. Nonetheless, let’s look back at the highlights from this past week. New Vine – Probably the biggest new app this past week, Vine is...
GroupMe updated with improved message delivery, faster start up and much more
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One of our favorite apps at events, like this past Nokia World 2013 or //Build/, is GroupMe for Windows Phone. The app allows those of us covering the event to stay in communication with the rest of the Windows Phone Central team. It’s great because it works on nearly every phone, either via push notifications in the app or SMS. GroupMe was also just updated for Windows Phone. Let’s see...
GroupMe bumped to include cute new emoji; fixes some issues from previous update
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GroupMe (www.groupme.com) is a popular app from Microsoft that enables teams (or simply groups of friends) to collaborate and enjoy the transfer of photos, while making use of both data or SMS for messages. It's available on iOS, Android and even has a web version. The team has pushed out second, rapid update for the app this week, introducing new emoji support (also available in the...
GroupMe updated to version 4.4, includes more language support and optimisations
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GroupMe is a popular service from Microsoft, enabling consumers to connect with others using groups (hence the name). It's an app that enables consumers to transfer photos, while making use of both push and SMS for messages. We've been notified of yet another update for GroupMe on Windows Phone. Version 4.4, which has been published to the store and should be live within the next 24...
GroupMe version 4.3 submitted, introduces badge counts and notifications
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GroupMe is a popular service from Microsoft, enabling consumers to connect with others using groups (hence the name). It's an app that allows the transfer of photos, while making use of both push and SMS for messages. GroupMe was previously bumped to version 4.2, which is now being replaced by 4.3. The latest release has been submitted for publication. The question is: what's new in v4...