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
Meta's upgraded 3D avatars work across Facebook, Instagram and VROne step closer to a metaverse.By J. Fingas, 01.31.2022
The UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryptionA key goal is to turn the public's opinion against Facebook Messenger encryption.By S. Dent, 01.17.2022
Facebook's new Privacy Center explains how the company handles data collectionThe other topics that users can read up on are data use, ads, sharing and security.By K. Holt, 01.07.2022
Facebook is testing a bill splitting feature in MessengerLike most digital payment features, this test is currently limited to the US.By C. Low, 12.03.2021
Meta details its latest efforts to combat climate change as COP26 startsThe company formerly known as Facebook is trying to help individuals and businesses reduce their carbon footprint.By K. Holt, 11.01.2021
Facebook Messenger on Oculus will soon handle audio callsThe feature is coming later this year.By I. Bonifacic, 10.28.2021
Facebook explains how its October 4th outage startedWhat should have been routine maintenance turned into something else. By I. Bonifacic, 10.05.2021