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Recent changes and new features deployed on LinkedIn primarily revolve around integrating services of the Redmond giant with the social network, particularly the Resume Assistant feature rolled out earlier this year to help users create better resumes. However, the recently deployed features focus mainly on the core functionality of the social network.
Microsoft announces updates for LinkedIn Messaging.
LinkedIn introduces direct messaging feature and adds new enhancements for mobile and web applications.
The latest enhancements for the web platform include the ability to paste images from the web or directly capture screenshots into chat windows to share images with others. Additionally, emoji reactions are integrated into web-based chats.
Mobile app users for the mobile platform also receive new features and enhancements in today's update, including the ability to expand the compose box to full screen, facilitating easier email drafting. This feature is currently available for mobile devices and will soon be available for the web platform in the coming weeks.
Furthermore, the LinkedIn mobile update allows users to attach files, previously only available on the web platform. Supported file formats include DOC, XLS, PPT, and PDF files.
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Group messaging feature is now more intelligent, displaying company or school information of contacts when users create a new group. Removing users from a group is also easier with a new option in the menu displayed when clicking the three-dot icon in the top corner of the group chat. If you use Facebook, you can learn how to exit a Facebook group chat here.
LinkedIn is now introducing @mentions in the messaging feature, making it easier to tag specific members or send their contacts to other users in personal chats. This feature is being deployed on both web and mobile platforms.
To make it easier for users to search, the Vivaldi browser integrates the Qwant private search tool that does not store data during searches. This demonstrates that the Vivaldi browser is becoming increasingly secure and private.
