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The company merged Messenger and Instagram chats last year, as a part of its plan to create a unified messaging system across all of its platforms. (AFP Photo)

No default end-to-end encryption for Facebook Messenger, Instagram until 2023

While messages sent through Messenger and Instagram can be E2EE, that option isn't turned on by default and likely won't be until 2023

22 Nov 2021 4:39 PM

The solution must be easy to use and low-resource, like Logmore, which uses QR codes that are trackable through any smartphone. — By arrangement

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30 Aug 2021 9:57 PM

These features, which are currently part of the standalone Messenger app, were originally spun out of the company's main app in 2011 and officially removed in 2014. (PTI Photo)

Facebook testing to add video, voice call features back to its main app

Adding the voice and video call feature to the Facebook app makes about as much sense as spinning off Messenger in the first place

24 Aug 2021 6:10 PM

The latest change precedes the company's plan of unifying the technical infrastructure of all its services (Photo: AP)

You can no longer use Messenger without Facebook account

Earlier, new users were able to access Messenger or Messenger Lite app using their phone number instead of a Facebook account

28 Dec 2019 11:57 AM

Facebook has been planning on integrating its WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram app since 2017. (Photo: Pixabay)

US FTC may stop Facebook from integrating its chat applications

the FTC may take antitrust action to prevent Facebook from integrating its disparate messaging apps.

15 Dec 2019 1:04 PM

Users will be able to apply the limited-edition Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker chat theme, reactions, stickers, and AR effects, the official blog notes (Photo: Pixabay)

Facebook rolls out Star Wars theme for Messenger

You can now bring the world of Star Wars right into your chats on Facebook Messenger with the rollout of the new theme.

13 Dec 2019 11:30 AM

Messenger is the second-most used private messaging app accoridng to Inc.com(Photo: AP)

15 Facebook Messenger tips that will improve your texting

Secret mode, uber bookings and other efficient features that you should know about .

26 Aug 2019 2:14 PM

Apple’s move will force the social media giant to redesign its messaging apps.

Apple to restrict Facebook messenger app in new OS

Apple is restricting the background access to apps while users make internet calls.

07 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

The new digital customer service complements the existing service.

Lufthansa customer service now also available via Messenger App

Chatbots support passengers in the event of irregularities in flight operations, among other things.

10 May 2019 5:37 PM

It is likely to be rolled out to all users by early 2020 when the company is expected to unify its messaging services. (Photo: AP)

Messenger may be finally coming back to Facebook

The new section, called ‘Chats’ appears to include only the basic chat functionalities.

13 Apr 2019 5:14 PM

According to the co-founder of Facebook, there are millions of users who have Facebook Messenger as their default SMS app.

Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp integration confirmed, but it is not arriving soon

Zuckerberg cautioned that the measure will be made available in 2020 or beyond as there is a lot of planning which will go into it.

31 Jan 2019 1:51 PM

Supriya Jain, an accountant in a private organisation, succumbed Friday night while undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital, said MIG police station in charge Tahzeeb Qazi. (Representational image)

24-yr-old MP woman slashed 40 times with sickle, killed by former classmate

Sahu had sent a marriage proposal to the victim on Facebook Messenger a few days ago, which she turned down.

15 Sep 2018 5:53 PM

If the government prevails in the Facebook Messenger case, it could make similar arguments to force companies to rewrite other popular encrypted services.(Photo: Pixabay)

US government seeks Facebook help to wiretap Messenger

The US government is trying to force Facebook to break the encryption in its popular Messenger app.

18 Aug 2018 7:46 AM

Facebook plans to launch an 'unsend' feature, in several months and has already been considering how to build the product.

After WhatsApp, unsend your messages on Facebook Messenger soon

Facebook in several months will make available to its users a feature that will save them from a regret.

08 Apr 2018 11:12 AM

PayPal has launched the facility of sending and requesting money via Facebook Messenger in the US. (Photo: PayPal)

PayPal ties up with Facebook Messenger to launch in-chat payments

In India, messenger app Hike already allows the same with its peer-to-peer (P2P) payments system.

21 Oct 2017 5:30 PM

Users of popular messaging apps WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Viber are unknowingly leaving themselves exposed to fraud and hacking, according to a new study. (Representational image)

WhatsApp users vulnerable to malicious attacks, suggests new study

Researchers found that majority of users are vulnerable to malicious attacks because they either don't know about security features.

14 Aug 2017 9:25 AM

This new app from Prisma Labs aims to create great selfie stickers to use in iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and other social networking sites.

Get ready for a sticky selfie

The latest app from Prisma helps you turn your selfies into fun stickers.

16 Jul 2017 12:24 AM