Meta adds a new ‘Calls’ tab to Messenger
The company said that daily calls on the messaging app have increased by 40 percent since 2020.
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Instagram will let you multitask while you DM
Music sharing, polls and silent notifications are also coming to the app's inbox.
Messenger takes a cue from Slack with an @everyone shortcut
New commands let you tag the whole group or make your message silent.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
You can now split the bill with friends on Facebook Messenger
The new feature is especially useful for group activities and dining out.
Meta's upgraded 3D avatars work across Facebook, Instagram and VR
One step closer to a metaverse.
The UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryption
A key goal is to turn the public's opinion against Facebook Messenger encryption.
Facebook's new Privacy Center explains how the company handles data collection
The other topics that users can read up on are data use, ads, sharing and security.
Facebook is testing a bill splitting feature in Messenger
Like most digital payment features, this test is currently limited to the US.
Meta details its latest efforts to combat climate change as COP26 starts
The company formerly known as Facebook is trying to help individuals and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.
Facebook Messenger on Oculus will soon handle audio calls
The feature is coming later this year.
Facebook explains how its October 4th outage started
What should have been routine maintenance turned into something else.
Facebook is coming back online after hours-long outage
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are working again more than six hours later.
Instagram users can now join group chats in Messenger
Instagram DMs also gain polls, chat themes and more.
NASA's chief scientist will retire in 2022
He oversaw Curiosity, New Horizons and other major projects.
Facebook Messenger marks 10th anniversary with birthday-themed features
But no updates on end-to-end encryption by default or integration with WhatsApp.
Facebook test brings voice and video calls back to its main app
Testers will be able to call friends without having to access Messenger.
Facebook Messenger rolls out end-to-end encrypted voice and video calls
A limited test of E2EE in Instagram DMs will start in the coming weeks.
Messenger chats are about to get more annoying thanks to Soundmojis
Facebook reckons emoji with sound is something people want. 🙄
LG TVs will soon gain dedicated support for Facebook's Portal TV
Setup will be easier and you'll be able to control calls with LG's Magic Remote.
Facebook's Movie Mate chatbot is a second-screen experience for the 'Fast' movies
It will share facts about the films as you watch them.
