Russia Blocks WeChat, China’s Most Popular Social Media App

Tencent, WeChat’s Shenzhen-based parent company, is currently communicating with Russian authorities over the ban.

by Matthew Bossons, 06 May 2017

WeChat Disables Tipping Feature on iOS App

The function was removed for violating Apple's payment rules.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 21 April 2017

New Pay-to-Read Feature Coming to WeChat

WeChat parent company Tencent recently announced imminent plans to add a pay-to-read feature on all of the app's official accounts.

by Rachel Deason, 17 February 2017

Tencent Workers Simulate Blowjobs in Humiliating CNY Party Game

When office holiday parties go horribly wrong.

by That's, 16 January 2017

Here's How to Use WeChat Mini Programs

WeChat's highly anticipated mini apps feature finally launched this week. Find out how to start using them on your phone.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 10 January 2017

You Can Now Post 10 Second Videos on WeChat Moments

Because six second videos are so yesterday.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 14 December 2016

WeChat Stickers 'Should Be Regulated,' Say Chinese State Media

People's Daily calls for the regulation of stickers due to their sometimes 'erotic, violent and negative' nature.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 20 October 2016

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