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Maximizing Convenience: How to Use Facebook Messenger on Apple Watch

In 2023, Meta discontinued FB Messenger support for the Apple Watch. The reasons were unclear, but the lack of use may be one of them. Still, some people may wish…

Controversial EU proposals would require the scanning of private messages to guard against child abuse

The European Commission – the executive branch of the European Union (EU) – has set out new regulation that would oblige chat apps such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp to…

Instagram potentially bringing out a separate private messaging app

Instagram may be following in the footsteps of Facebook by removing it’s private messaging option from the main app and to a separate app called Direct. Available now, downloading Direct…

Facebook unveils yet another Snapchat clone in the form of Messenger stories

Even though Facebook did not succeed in buying Snapchat back in 2013, over the past year the social networking site has relentlessly mirrored Snapchat’s defining features for it’s own app….

Facebook Launches Instant Games on Messenger and News Feed

Today, Facebook is bringing a new HTML5 cross-platform gaming feature, Instant Games, to Messenger and News Feed on both its mobile apps and website. The experience is intended to help…

Facebook, Messenger Apps Need 2GB RAM on Windows 10 Mobile

As if the poor choice of apps on Windows 10 Mobile wasn’t bad enough, Facebook has now made 2GB of RAM a minimum requirement for its Facebook and Messenger apps…

Twitter Introducing “More Dynamic” Direct Messaging Features

Twitter is bringing its Direct Messages feature closer to parity with Facebook’s Messenger service by adding read receipts, live typing indicators and URL previews – meaning a “more dynamic” experience….

Facebook Messenger Gets New Instant Video Feature on iOS

There’s no shortage of us regularly using Facebook Messenger to chat to friends and family – but it remains a largely text-based experience. Now, Facebook is aiming to change that…

Facebook Messenger Tests Facebook-Less “Add Contact” Request

Facebook has revealed that, for its Messenger app, it is currently testing an “Add Contact” feature that would enable Messenger users to expand their network without Facebook friending people. While…

RetaleBot Promoting Local Retail Deals on Facebook Messenger

Shopping firm Retale has today launched RetaleBot, a bot which can inform Facebook Messenger users about exciting deals and discounts at retail stores in their local area. To get started…

Landscape Mode Removed in Messenger for Windows 10 Mobile

About a month ago, the Windows 10 Mobile version of the Facebook Messenger app was updated with a huge revamp bringing it much closer to parity with the iOS and…

Facebook Messenger Now Has Over a Billion Monthly Users

Facebook has announced that over a billion people now use its Messenger service every month. To celebrate, Facebook has made sending a balloon emoji in Messenger even more fun… In…

Pizza Hut Announces Chatbot for Ordering via Social Media

Ordering food from the world’s leading pizza restaurant chain should soon be even easier, as Pizza Hut has announced a new chatbot for speedily making orders over Facebook Messenger and…

Facebook Messenger Updated with In-App 3D Touch Gestures

Facebook Messenger, already a great messaging app on iOS, can now provide an even more streamlined experience on iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. This is because users of those…

Facebook Now Testing End-to-End Encryption for Messenger

Facebook has revealed its start on testing end-to-end encryption for chats in its popular Messenger service. This feature, called Secret Conversations, will be optional on a chat-by-chat basis – but…