Another worry
Facebook Messenger Kids flaw allowed unauthorized users to join group chats
1
A flaw in the Messenger Kids app reportedly allowed children to interact with unapproved strangers in some group chats.
Facebook Messenger
💬
Do you use Facebook Messenger?
24
Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular messaging apps out there. But do you use it?
New stuffs
Facebook Messenger getting a desktop app, end-to-end encryption, and more
1
Ahead of its F8 developer conference, Facebook announced new features coming to Messenger — including a desktop app, end-to-end encryption, shared video watching, and more.
You saw nothing
Here’s how to delete a sent message in Facebook Messenger
2
Facebook is rolling out a new feature that finally lets you delete a message sent to the wrong person or group chat.
Better safe than sorry
How to make Facebook Messenger as secure as possible
Facebook can be a dangerous place to keep your secrets, or conversations for that matter. But there are ways to make it safer, and here's how.
Better late than never
Facebook is putting focus back on simplicity with Messenger 4
10
After years of increasingly messy designs, Facebook is finally making an effort to simplify its Messenger service with a refresh rolling out over the coming weeks.
On second thought
Facebook will add an 'unsend' feature to Messenger in the coming months
9
After coming under fire for removing messages sent by Mark Zuckerberg and other execs, Facebook says it'll be giving all Messenger users an "unsend" feature later this year.
Better sharing
Facebook Messenger now supports 360-degree photos and HD videos
4
Still using Messenger despite the recent Facebook drama? You can now send/receive 360-degree photos and HD videos.
Welcome changes
Facebook Messenger updated with admin privileges and joinable links
Group chats on Facebook Messenger aren't that great in their current form, but a couple new features aim to make them much more enjoyable.
Functional without bloat
Facebook Messenger Lite now supports video calls
8
Messenger Lite, Facebook's fast and lightweight communications app, now supports video calls.
Just for kids
Facebook Messenger Kids comes to Android via Google Play
5
Following its debut on iOS this past December, Facebook Messenger Kids is finally coming to Android.
Automatic responses
Reply wants to add Smart Replies to all your messaging apps
6
Smart Replies have been a part of some Google apps/services for a couple years now, but a new service called Reply wants to integrate it with even more messaging apps.
4K all the way
Facebook Messenger now supports sharing of 4K pictures
5
Sharing photos on Facebook Messenger is about to get a big upgrade with new support for true 4K images.
💸💸💸
Facebook Messenger now allows you to send and receive money via PayPal
11
PayPal is getting serious with its Facebook integration with the launch of its own Messenger bot and the ability to send money to other Messenger users via your PayPal account.
Data-saving conversations
Facebook Messenger Lite is heading to the U.S., UK, Canada, and Ireland
22
Facebook is expanding Messenger Lite to more regions, allowing for Messenger's core functionality while saving a ton of data.
EMOJI ARE LIFE
WhatsApp is unveiling its own emoji, but they look a lot like the iPhone's
6
WhatsApp has unveiled its own emoji, starting with the Android app.
video chat is where it's at
Facebook Messenger adds video chat support
15
Just in time for the holidays, Facebook Messenger is rolling out a new update that introduces video chat for groups up to 50 people.
As if we needed more distractions...
Facebook Messenger adds in-app multiplayer games
11
Facebook has once again expanded what Messenger can do, adding a number of classic and modern games like Pac-Man, Galaga, Arkanoid, Words With Friends and more.
Use with caution
Facebook Messenger notifications now work in Android Auto
15
Facebook Messenger now gives you proper notifications in Android Auto, mirroring the experience currently offered for SMS and Hangouts.
IM on 2G!
Facebook rolls out Messenger Lite for emerging markets
11
Facebook introduced a lightweight version of its Android app earlier this year, and the social network is now doing the same for its messaging platform. Messenger Lite is designed to work on basic Android phones with limited memory and processing power, and in areas with slow internet connections.