Messenger
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Google Messages rolls out WhatsApp-like features, enhancing user experience for millions
Technology | Jun 20, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTGoogle has introduced new updates for its Messages app, providing users with many options to delete messages send to any user.
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Meta is rolling out this WhatsApp feature to Messenger: Here's how it will work
Technology | Jun 08, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTThe WhatsApp feature works in a slightly different way in Messenger. It will help organisations, schools, and other private groups communicate in a more organised and structured way.
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Meta rollouts Llama 3-powered Meta AI across WhatsApp, Instagram, more: Check features, availability
Technology | Apr 19, 2024, 10:56 AM ISTMeta AI was initially available in the US. The company has now rolled out Llama 3-based Meta AI across major countries including Australia, Canada, Ghana, Jamaica, and more. This chatbot will be available on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Your FB Messenger now got extra protection and new features: Check latest update here
Technology | Dec 07, 2023, 12:49 PM ISTMeta has introduced end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls on Facebook Messenger, along with additional features. Here's everything you need to know.
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Meta ends cross-app chats – What it means for Facebook and Instagram users?
Technology | Dec 06, 2023, 12:41 PM ISTChanges are coming in how Instagram and Facebook Messenger interact, with the end of cross-app communication. Users should be prepared for the shift in mid-December, where new conversations with Facebook accounts on Instagram won't be possible, and existing chats will become read-only.
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New feature alert: Meta introduces broadcast channels to Facebook and Messenger
Technology | Oct 19, 2023, 11:45 AM ISTBroadcast channels provide exclusive messaging capabilities, allowing only the channel creator to send messages. However, viewers can actively respond to messages and participate in polls.
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Important update: Messenger Lite app to close down in September
Technology | Aug 26, 2023, 04:30 PM ISTMessenger Lite, which was initially launched in 2016 by Meta (previously named Facebook), gained popularity among users who have limited resources.
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Discover how to use avatars on Instagram and Messenger video calls: Here's a quick guide
Technology | Jul 14, 2023, 06:21 PM ISTThe avatars developed by Meta not only represent users visually but also express their facial expressions and mouth movements, making the experience more natural and expressive. This new functionality is available on both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring a wide reach for users.
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Now use your Meta avatar in video calls on Instagram and Messenger: Know more
Technology | Jul 13, 2023, 06:44 AM ISTWith the introduction of real-time avatar calls, Meta aims to offer users a creative and fun way to engage with others while maintaining a level of privacy and self-expression.
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Meta brings parental supervision for Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger: All you need to know
Technology | Jun 27, 2023, 06:01 PM ISTThe social networking company mentioned that these initial parental supervision tools are just the beginning, and they intend to introduce more features to the Family Center over the next year.
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Meta testing new 'Roll Call' feature for Messenger
Technology | Feb 23, 2023, 05:52 PM ISTIt has been stated that the 'Roll Call' feature for Messenger is an internal prototype at the time of writing, and it is unclear if or when Meta will intend to make the feature public for the user of the app.
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Meta working on end-to-end encryption for individual chats on Messenger
Technology | Aug 12, 2022, 02:49 PM ISTMeta said that it is also removing vanish mode from Messenger, but disappearing messages will still be available in the settings of end-to-end encrypted chats.
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Instagram adds the coolest new messaging feature for rich experience
Technology | Apr 01, 2022, 06:05 PM ISTInstagram has added a number of interesting feature for a better user experience.
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WhatsApp may soon get quick message reactions like Messenger
Technology | Aug 30, 2021, 11:37 AM ISTFacebook-owned popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp might soon get quick message reactions just like the company's other social media platforms- Messenger and Instagram DM.
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Some Messenger, Instagram features temporarily disabled in Europe
Technology | Dec 17, 2020, 10:24 PM ISTFacebook is temporarily disabling some Messenger and Instagram features to "respect new messaging service rules.
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Facebook rolls out new messaging features on Messenger, Instagram
Technology | Nov 19, 2020, 09:13 AM ISTFacebook on Wednesday rolled out three new features for messenger and photo and video sharing platform Instagram.
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Facebook to combine Messenger, Instagram chats in new app
Technology | Sep 18, 2020, 12:54 PM ISTFacebook will be launching a new app called 'Facebook Business Suite' to let small business owners manage pages and profiles across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. This decision to launch a new app was announced by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg o
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WhatsApp Web gets Facebook Messenger Room integration: Here's how it works
Technology | Jul 31, 2020, 06:43 PM ISTWhatsApp Web finally gets Facebook Messenger Rooms integration. Here's how you can create a room on your PC.
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Facebook Messenger Rooms to roll out live streams feature
Technology | Jul 26, 2020, 10:29 AM ISTSocial media giant Facebook is adding more virtual hangout features to Messenger Rooms. According to Mashable, Mark Zuckerberg's empire announced on Thursday morning that the Messenger Rooms video call app would get some integration with Facebook Liv
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Facebook introducing in-app notification feature in Messenger to warn about potential scammers
Technology | May 25, 2020, 08:33 AM ISTAmerican social media company Facebook is introducing in-app notification in Messenger to warn people who are about to connect with someone impersonating someone else or simply trying to scam them.