Facebook has previously promised more cross-app integrations between its products and even though there has been criticisms and objections from various stakeholders, they seem to be pushing through with more updates. The latest one lets users have cross-app group messaging for Messenger and Instagram as well as new features that you can use across both […]
Read MoreCan you believe that it’s been 10 years since Facebook Messenger came into our lives? It has gone through a lot of changes including becoming a stand-alone app and now arguably the most popular messaging service in the world. To celebrate this milestone, they’re introducing some new features, a lot of which are birthday-related of […]
Read MoreFacebook today announced updates coming to Facebook Messenger as the app and service celebrates its tenth birthday. The new features include a new game, tighter integration with Facebook Pay, message effects, and more. For Messenger users in the United States, Messenger now allows you to receive cash gifts directly within the app. This is being […]
Read MoreIt looks like Facebook is working on streamlining its Messenger service once again. Currently, voice and video calls are placed through their messaging app but now they’re bringing the capability on the main app as well to a small number of users. This is part of their plan to lessen the need of jumping back […]
Read MoreProbably as part of Facebook’s new love affair with all things audio, you will now be able to send emojis with sound or what they call Soundmojis for those times when a simple emoji will not suffice. You can choose from among their growing library of these audio emojis and recipients will receive not just […]
Read MoreFacebook has announced new features for its Messenger app, including a quick reply bar, QR codes, and new chat themes. The new quick reply bar can be found in the Messenger media viewer, and aims to make it easier to chat about media posted by friends without needing to go back to the main chat […]
Read MoreTo say that Facebook has faced its fair share of privacy and security issues the past few years is probably an understatement. Despite all that, it’s still a pretty popular social media platform, especially its Messenger and Instagram apps. But if you’re expecting that they will be releasing privacy features like default end-to-end encryption, don’t […]
Read MoreEarth Hour has passed but the official Earth Day has yet to happen this coming April 22, Thursday. To celebrate the special occasion, Facebook is updating both the Messenger app and Messenger Kids. Celebrating Mother Earth is the goal and with this round of updates, you can be reminded the importance of caring for the […]
Read MoreIf you’re still using Facebook apps even after all the issues and controversies over it, you probably need to beef up your privacy and security features if you’re not planning on leaving anytime soon. To celebrate Safer Internet Day, they have added new safety tools and control options for its Messenger app so users will […]
Read MoreNew universal chat app “Beeper” combines 15 different chat platforms into a single inbox and offers iMessage on Android and Windows (via The Verge). The app comes from a team including former Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky, and enables users to integrate a range of messaging services, including WhatsApp, SMS, Signal, Telegram, Slack, Twitter, Skype, Hangouts, […]
Read MoreÀ partir du 8 février 15 mai 2021, les utilisateurs de WhatsApp devront partager une partie de leurs données privées avec Facebook, au même titre que les utilisateurs de Messenger. Jusqu’à maintenant, les conditions d’utilisation laissaient le choix sur les données qu’ils souhaitaient communiquer au géant américain. L’entreprise indique ainsi que le numéro de téléphone […]
Read MoreSome Messenger and Instagram features are temporarily unavailable to users in Europe in order to comply with new rules on data usage currently being rolled out in EU countries. Affected users are seeing alerts in the Facebook-owned apps that some features aren’t available to “respect new rules for messaging services in Europe.” The alert doesn’t […]
Read MoreFacebook’s Messenger Kids has proven to be safe and secure for the whole family. It can be fun to chat with the young ones in a safe environment. Most parents we know use Messenger to connect with other kids. The team behind it regularly updates the app. The last one we mentioned here was almost […]
Read MoreNow that COVID cases are continually on the rise, we can expect a lot of shutdowns and stay at home campaigns especially over the holiday season. We are able to stay in touch with family members and friends through various messaging apps and video communication tools. For kids, Facebook’s Messenger Kids app is a way […]
Read MoreFacebook really wants to up its messaging game in a time when most people have to rely on these communication apps to keep in touch with loved ones. The social media giant has now unveiled a new look for its Messenger app including a logo refresh and the announcement of several upcoming features that their […]
Read MoreTrick or treating and Halloween parties are probably not the wisest things to do right now in the midst of a pandemic but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some spooky fun. A lot of the scary treats will probably be happening online later this month but you can always start early. Facebook Messenger is […]
Read MoreAround a month after Facebook began quietly merging its Messenger service with Instagram direct messaging, the transition has been officially launched, with a full rollout to all users soon to follow. As a result of the merging of the chat services, Instagram users can chat with Facebook users and vice versa using the same platform. […]
Read MoreFacebook is now actively seeking an option to make its Messenger app the default app for messages on iPhones, reports The Information. Emboldened by changes in iOS 14 that allow users to set a default email and browser app of their choice, Facebook believes it now has a more persuasive case to argue for a […]
Read MoreFacebook has announced a new forward limit on its Messenger chat platform so that messages can now only be forwarded to five people or groups at a time. The limiter was revealed in a Facebook Newsroom blog post explaining that the new rule has been introduced to provide users with “a safer, more private messaging […]
Read MoreThe past few months have seen messaging apps become all the more important as we try to deal with physical distancing from loved ones, colleagues, and basically everyone. But it can also be a source of viral misinformation and the wildfire spread of conspiracy theories. WhatsApp has previously added some forwarding limits to slow down […]
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