Finally Facebook has finally made it possible for you to delete messages that you send on Messenger, giving you an escape route if you ever accidentally send your crush something potentially embarrassing. Users will now have a ten-minute window to unsend any message delivered through Messenger, to both a single recipient and via group chats. […]
Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger users can message one another soon While Facebook has a rather huge portfolio of messaging apps that includes its own Messenger, Instagram Direct Messaging, and WhatsApp, the social media giant plans to integrate all three messaging apps, enabling cross-messaging in the future. According to an article by the New York […]
Slated for a global launch soon? When Facebook unveiled Messenger 4 several months ago, one of the features it has highlighted is a battery-efficient dark mode, which also helps in cutting glare when using the app for a prolonged period. We haven’t heard from the said feature for a while, but we expect it to roll […]
iOS users will get it first After it was previewed last month, Facebook is officially bringing the unsend message feature to as part of a future update for Messenger. This was spotted in the “What’s New” section of Messenger for iOS. Carrying version 191.0, Messenger will let you “remove a message from a chat thread after it’s […]
Featuring a simpler and cleaner interface Facebook is revamping its Messenger app with Messenger 4. The updated app sports a cleaner and simple interface that features only three tabs: Chats, People, and Discover. For the chat heads, you can now add color gradients for a more personalized look and feel. Just like most Google apps […]
Can it save us from our messaging mistakes? With the advent of social media, communication is more accessible than ever. Well, too accessible if you ask us, especially if you send a message that you don’t intend to say in the first place. Mistakes like this often lead to miscommunication or end of friendships. As […]
It’s an end of an era guys It’s official guys: Yahoo Messenger will officially close its doors by July 17. The 20-year old messaging service paved the way for modern messaging apps like Viber, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. As it lost its popularity in recent years, it was time to say adios to Yahoo Messenger—for […]
More platforms supporting Facebook’s kid-friendly app After initially launching on iOS last December 2017, Facebook has made its Messenger for Kids available for Android as well. While the child-friendly app was met with backlash prior to its launch, the app stayed true to its promise of providing a safe and fun Messenger experience for children. Features include […]
A safer way for your kids to talk on Facebook Facebook’s a useful tool for parents to instantly connect and message their kids, but there’s always that lingering threat of ne’er do wells in the virtual world to worry about. Facebook’s knows parent’s concerns well and have launched Messenger Kids, a free video calling and […]
Up to 4K Resolution Recently, Facebook has announced that its Messenger App will be supporting hi-resolution photos of up to 4096×4096 pixels–up from the previous 2048×2048 limit, with its latest update. It may be a subtle one, but the difference is clear as seen with the following comparison photos: This update is very welcome, considering smartphones […]