Tweet Google is temporarily disabling auto backup of media from chat apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, etc. to save internet resources that are under strain due to the ongoing pandemic. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Slack today announced Connect, a new way for paid customers to collaborate with up to 20 organizations in a single channel. It will also get Outlook and Google Calendar integration in the future. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Microsoft will soon roll out an update to Teams that will let the service house 250 participants in a group chat. Reports say the updated limit will be available to all tenants latest by mid-May. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Google is preparing to launch chat capabilities for Stadia. Right now, users use other apps to send direct messages to their friends. It might take a while before messaging services are launched. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Reddit is launching a small chat room for subreddits to help users find other community members who share the same interest with them and want to talk about it. The feature is available from today. Read more… Neowin