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Meta details plans to open WhatsApp and Messenger to third-party platforms in the EU while maintaining privacy
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta has shared how it will enable interoperability for WhatsApp and Messenger without impacting privacy or removing encryption.
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Meta's Messenger is finally taking security seriously by adding end-to-end encryption
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default after all these years.
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Meta is separating Instagram and Facebook messages as the EU watches on
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta has announced it is disconnecting Instagram and Facebook's messaging, with the EU possibly a concern.
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Vital new parental controls are rolling out on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta is rolling out some new parental controls for its holy trinity of apps.
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The Facebook Messenger Apple Watch app is going away and it's happening soon
By Oliver Haslam published
Facebook Messenger will no longer be available on the Apple Watch soon so you'll have to use your iPhone instead.
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Facebook is finally fixing the worst thing about Messenger on iPhone
By Oliver Haslam published
Facebook Messenger's Inbox is coming back to the Facebook app for the first time in almost a decade.
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Meta wants you to trust Messenger, testing end-to-end encrypted backups
By Luke Filipowicz published
Messenger already has end-to-end encryption on messages, but now it's looking to back up your Messenger data more securely.
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Facebook Messenger is rolling out a new Calls tab just like WhatsApp's
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta is rolling out a new Calls app for the Facebook Messenger app that is designed to make it easier for people to make audio and video calls.
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Messenger is bringing Slack-like shortcuts to its app
By Joe Wituschek last updated
Meta has announced that it is bringing the Slack-like @everyone and /silent shortcut to its Messenger app.
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Messenger app gets Split Payments, new voice message controls, and vanishing messages
By Stephen Warwick published
Meta has today announced that its Messenger app is getting Split Payments, new voice message controls, and vanishing messages.
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Meta brings its updated 3D Avatars to Instagram and Messenger
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta is rolling out its updated 3D Avatars to both Instagram and Messenger with more options than ever before.
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Meta's Messenger adds end-to-end encryption for chats and calls for all
By Oliver Haslam published
Meta's Messenger app has added support for end-to-end encryption across both chats and calls for all users.
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Facebook Messenger gets new talking 'Soundmojis'
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has today announced that its Messenger service is getting new talking emojis called 'Soundmojis' that will let users send emojis that make noise.
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Facebook Messenger gets new chat themes, payment links for sending money
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has today announced that its Messenger app is getting some new chat themes, as well as a quick reply bar, and new QR codes and payment links for sending money.
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Facebook, Facebook Messenger top iOS 14 tracking charts
By Stephen Warwick published
A new Axios chart of Apple's nutrition labels shows Facebook and Facebook Messenger are the most egregious when it comes to using your data.
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Facebook outlines its privacy stance now Instagram & Messenger are one
By Oliver Haslam last updated
Instagram has shared details on how it's handling privacy now that it's rolled Instagram messages and Messenger into one.
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Facebook announces forwarding limit to stop spread of misinformation on Messenger
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook has announced a new forwarding limit for messages to try and prevent the spread of viral misinformation on its Messenger platform.
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Facebook starts merger of Instagram and Messenger chats
By Stephen Warwick published
Facebook appears to have started the process of merging Instagram and Messenger chats for both iOS and Android.
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