Who doesn’t love sending messages to friends and loved ones? In the new decade, technology will see extreme growth. What is more, communication will be key, and it is important that we use the best messaging services available to maintain contact both professionally and personally? Whilst, there are so many great apps out there we have had to narrow it down to what we believe are the top 5 messaging apps for 2020 and Beyond. It was hard to cull the list, but we have managed to showcase the best technology out there at present. So without further ado, here is our list of the top 5 best mobile messaging apps of 2020.
Telegram
No, folks we’re not talking about telegrams as in from the 18 and 19 hundreds! No, there is a program called telegram it is a mobile messaging app which sprang to prominence during and after the Arab Spring. Protesters used telegram to communicate to others the location of protests and demonstrations during the Arab Spring uprising. Telegram is a heavily encrypted messaging program which is perfect for those who wish to have privacy and anonymity in messaging one another. Telegram is a multi-platform messenger system and can be used on Android and Apple Services as well as Linux.
Facebook Messenger
Obviously, we couldn’t have this list without Facebook Messenger the Goliath of messenger services in today’s world, on the list. Facebook messenger is still easy to use and has a sleek design and is a reliable messaging service used across the globe. Facebook messenger encourages mobile engagement and has a staggering amount of users. The platform is banned in a few countries, but there are alternatives for those who cannot access the platform.
Many messaging platforms are banned in China, due to censorship laws and other political issues. However WhatsApp is one of the messaging platforms not banned in China. The messaging platform is offered on PC, Mac, Android and iPhone so it is accessible to pretty much anyone who wants to use a messaging platform.
Slack
Slack is a great program especially for business professionals and techies. With SMS API and organized messages, the conversations that you have with others are organized and simple and easy to follow. This program encourages mobile engagement at an executive level.
Line
Line offers free calls and messaging as well as a dedicated (individual) phone number. The platform is offered across all major systems as well as Android and iPhone. One of its unique features is the ability to pay someone through the line messaging system just like PayPal, MoneyGram or Western Union.
In truth there are countless numbers of messaging platforms available depending upon the system that you use you may or may not be able to use some of the platforms available. If you are in a country where messaging services are blocked there are alternatives out there such as Tor or Linux-based systems to help you communicate with the outside world to get news and other resources that are being withheld from you by your government as the case may be
