the dark side
Slack's new dark mode is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux
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Slack has a new dark mode that's available across all platforms. It also has new themes to go along with the dark mode.
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A Search Away
Slack DMs and starred channels missing for some users
If you've noticed your DMs and starred channels have gone missing from Slack today, you're not alone. Slack has acknowledged there's an issue causing both to go missing for some users and is working on a fix.
Stay Secure
Slack amps up security with new enterprise tools
Slack today unveiled a slate of new enterprise security tools that are set to roll out through the end of the year. For employees, that includes the option to use additional authentication controls, while IT admins will get access to a suite of capabilities to keep data secure.
Zippy
Slack desktop app getting much snappier, friendlier to spotty connections
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Your Slack experience on your desktop PC is about to get much faster, smoother, and less frustrating. The company has announced its next major update, rolling out over the coming weeks, cuts its memory usage, makes the app snappier, and works better with spotty internet connections.
Slack attack
Slack's CEO doesn't see Microsoft Teams as a threat
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Despite Microsoft Teams surpassing Slack in terms of daily active users, the CEO of Slack doesn't see it as a threat.
Nail in the Coffin
Slack for Windows Phone sees its final update
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Slack has shipped its final update for Windows Phone, though the app will continue to remain available for download.
Keep it Secret
Slack now testing private shared channels for secretive conversations
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Slack is making it easier for companies to share secrets with new capabilities for its shared channels.
Stop, Collaborate and listen
Slack adopts interactive screen sharing to give collaboration a boost
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Slack is looking to make collaborating with coworkers even easier with its latest big feature: interactive screen sharing.
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Slack for Windows gets pausable downloads and more in latest update
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Slack is giving Windows users a bit of pause (in a good way) with its latest update.
Status Alert
Slack's new status feature keeps teammates updated on what you're up to
Status messages are coming to Slack, making it easier to keep your teammates abreast of what you’re up to at a glance.
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Slack for Windows 10 gets less bloated with latest update
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Slack for Windows 10 has snagged a new update that, while it doesn’t contain any single standout feature, offers some nice improvements when taken together.
Threaded Slacking
Threaded messaging is finally headed to Slack
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Slack has announced it is stepping things up with a highly requested feature: threaded messaging.
Slack Everywhere
Slack's desktop app is now on the Windows Store
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The desktop version of Slack’s collaborative work chat app of the same name is now available to download from the Windows Store.
Face to Face
You can now make video calls in Slack's Windows app
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Following the launch of voice calls earlier in 2016, the team communication app has now added video calling to the mix.
Bug Squashin'
Slack beta update squashes slew of bugs on Windows Phone
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A new version of the Slack beta app for Windows Phone is here, and it packs a number of bug fixes that should smooth things over.
refurbishing the engine
Slack (beta) for Windows Phones gets a ‘seems faster’ update
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A new update for Slack on Windows phone is now out. Here's what's new.
The Competitive Spirit
Slack excited for competition from Microsoft Teams
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In a blog post congratulating Microsoft on the launch of Microsoft Teams, Slack said that it is "excited to have some competition" from the tech giant's new offering.
Lots of changes
Slack for PC gets updated
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The most recent update for the Slack business-themed messaging service on Windows includes some app reloading improvements.
In the works
Microsoft reportedly working on Skype Teams service
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Microsoft is reportedly working on a new messaging service under the Skype brand. The product is Skype Teams, and it seems to be targeting businesses who already use the popular Slack service.
New update
Slack beta app for Windows Phone gets updated
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The business-based messaging service Slack has updated its Windows Phone beta app, adding the ability to chat with yourself, among other new features.