Meta explains how third-party apps will hook into Messenger and WhatsAppExternal services will likely have to adopt the same Signal protocol it uses for end-to-end encryption.By K. Holt, 03.06.2024
Facebook and Instagram will block DMs to teens unless they're from a friendEven their fellow teens can't message them on Facebook and Instagram by default.By M. Moon, 01.25.2024
Meta is letting users uncouple Messenger and Marketplace accounts in the EUIt follows regulations in the Digital Markets Act, which goes into effect in March. By S. Fielding, 01.22.2024
Facebook Messenger update sets default end-to-end encryption for chats and callsMeta is also testing HD media sharing with a small group of Messenger users.By R. Lai, 12.06.2023
Meta is disconnecting Messenger and Instagram chat later this monthMeta didn’t say why, but the EU’s Digital Markets Act could be the culprit.By W. Shanklin, 12.04.2023
Instagram finally begins testing an option to turn off read receiptsThe new feature may be available for a limited number of users at first. By S. Fielding, 11.08.2023
Meta brings Instagram's broadcast channels to Facebook and MessengerThe Telegram-like feature gives page administrators a one-way messaging tool.By M. Moon, 10.19.2023
Messenger's encrypted chats expand to more users ahead of full rollout later this yearThe switch to secure chats forced Meta to 'redesign the entire system.'By S. Dent, 08.23.2023
Facebook adds parental control tools to MessengerThe first batch of tools will allow parents to see who can message their kids. By M. Moon, 06.27.2023
Facebook Messenger app for Apple Watch is going away after May 31stNo more responding to Messenger chats on your wrist.By J. Fingas, 05.11.2023
Messenger is returning to the Facebook mobile app after nine years awayMeta wants Facebook, not TikTok, to be 'the best place for social discovery and sharing.'By K. Holt, 03.07.2023
Meta is working on 'AI personas' for Instagram, Messenger and WhatsAppThe company is also creating a team devoted to generative AI.By J. Fingas, 02.27.2023
Meta is bringing Telegram-like ‘channels’ to InstagramThe company will test the feature on Messenger and Facebook as well. By K. Bell, 02.16.2023
Facebook Messenger encrypted chats now include more of the features you expectMeta is also expanding tests that make encryption the default.By J. Fingas, 01.23.2023
Meta starts testing default end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe company is also trialing a secure storage feature that backs up encrypted chat history.By M. Moon, 08.11.2022
Meta adds a new ‘Calls’ tab to MessengerThe company said that daily calls on the messaging app have increased by 40 percent since 2020. By A. Khalid, 06.01.2022
Instagram will let you multitask while you DMMusic sharing, polls and silent notifications are also coming to the app's inbox.By K. Bell, 03.31.2022
Messenger takes a cue from Slack with an @everyone shortcutNew commands let you tag the whole group or make your message silent.By J. Conditt, 03.29.2022
You can now split the bill with friends on Facebook MessengerThe new feature is especially useful for group activities and dining out. By A. Khalid, 02.09.2022