Facebook brings end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls in Messenger
The end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls on Facebook Messenger is optional.
Facebook rolls out watch party feature on Messenger
Facebook launches a watch party feature, Watch Together in Messenger and Messenger Rooms on mobile for iOS and Android.
Facebook rolls out app lock and new privacy settings for Messenger on iOS
Facebook Messenger on iOS will require Face ID or Touch ID authentication before users can access the app.
Screen sharing comes to Messenger on iOS and Android
Screen sharing feature is now rolling out to the Messenger app on iOS and Android.
Facebook launches Messenger desktop app for macOS and Windows
Facebook Messenger is available as a desktop app on macOS and Windows.
You can unsend messages on Facebook Messenger
You can delete messages from a conversation on Facebook Messenger.
Integration of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger will not happen this year
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the integrated messaging platform will not be ready until 2020 and beyond.
Facebook Messenger brings a Snapchat clone for visual messaging
Incoming update to Facebook Messenger will pack a camera with Snapchat’s features, helping users to personalize their messages to friends.
Facebook Messenger finally enables end-to-end encryption
End-to-end encryption is finally available for users of the Facebook Messenger mobile app, but it isn’t enabled by default.
Facebook Messenger goes on diet, launches Messenger Lite for Android devices
It's no secret the Facebook's key apps are quite data and resource heavy in nature. Bent on dominating the messaging platform and to provide a viable alternative for consumers with old Android smartphone(s), or living in a remote area that lacks a stable internet connectivity, you can still keep in touch with your friends through Messenger Lite – a new lightweight version of Facebook Messenger.
