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Meta to shut down Messenger desktop apps for Windows and Mac

October 17, 2025 7:22 pm

 Those currently using Messenger desktop apps will receive an in-app notification once the process to discontinue the service begins.

Meta doubles down on security, introduces passkeys: Here’s how to set up

June 20, 2025 7:36 pm

Meta has rolled out passkeys on Facebook and Messenger, offering a more secure, passwordless login experience. Here’s why you should use it and how to set it up.

Meta expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

April 08, 2025 4:05 pm

Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

How to send HD photos on Facebook Messenger

April 11, 2024 11:09 am

Now you can share high-resolution photos (marked with an HD badge), create and share albums with friends, and send larger files (up to 100MB).

Meta to start fully encrypting messages on Facebook and Messenger

December 07, 2023 9:21 am

Messenger previously had the option to turn on end-to-end encryption, allowing a message to be read only by the sender and its recipients, but with this change messages would be encrypted by default, Meta said.

Meta’s Messenger app will no longer handle your SMS

August 09, 2023 1:16 pm

It's time to switch to another app for SMS.

Meta's latest Community Chats feature might take on Discord

September 15, 2022 9:04 am

Meta's latest feature, Community Chats lets users create groups based on their interests and indulge in audio and video chats.

Facebook may soon enable end-to-end encryption on Messenger

August 12, 2022 5:22 pm

Facebook says end-to-end encryption will be turned on by default for all chats and calls sometime in 2023.

How to mute conversations on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Telegram on your Android phone

April 04, 2022 10:39 am

Muting conversations is a happy medium between having to tolerate annoying messages and leaving conversations altogether.

Facebook Messenger adds new features for Secret Chats; brings E2E encryption for calls

January 28, 2022 4:38 pm

Facebook Messenger is getting new updates for its opt-in end-to-end (E2E) encrypted chats feature that is also called ‘Secret Chat’.

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