Facebook has officially slid Messenger into Instagram’s Direct Messages. The social media giant announced an update that merges the two messaging services into one unified system. The roll out includes more than 10 new features including stickers, Watch Together and a vanish mode that allows users to set messages to automatically disappear after they are … Read more
Facebook is defending a recent update to Messenger that limits the number of times a message can be forwarded. Users can now only forward a message a maximum of five times, as the firm aims to tamp down on misinformation campaigns – especially about the presidential election and coronavirus pandemic. If a user is warned … Read more
Facebook Messenger launches Watch Together feature that lets up to eight people view videos and TV shows at the same time Watch Together allows eight friends to watch together in a Messenger video call Up to 50 friends can view together in a Facebook Messenger Room Users can view suggested clips, search for videos or … Read more
Facebook rolled out an update that merges Instagram with Messenger, providing users with access to a list of features in Direct Messages. The move adds a ‘new colorful look for your chats,’ more emoji reactions, swipe-to-reply and the ability to chat with others who use Facebook. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced last year that the firm … Read more
Harry and William fell out, when Duke of Sussex branded older brother a ‘snob’ Prince Harry took offence when his ‘snobby’ brother cautioned him not to rush into marrying Meghan Markle. Harry took offence when William told him: ‘Take as much time as you need to get to know this girl.’ Harry is said to … Read more
Facebook Messenger launches ‘in-app notifications’ to help people spot scams and clamp down on suspicious activity Machine learning will detect unusual behaviour and warn people of scams In-app notification will warn people and offer formation on how to avoid scams Similar feature will be used to help users spot potential imposters By Joe Pinkstone For Mailonline Published: 14:00 … Read more
Facebook rolls out Zoom alternative called ‘Messenger Rooms’ that allows users to host and share group video chats of up to 50 people at a time The feature allows users to create video chat rooms for up to 50 people at once It will let users share the rooms via Messenger or through news feeds … Read more
Dan-Constantin Caraza (pictured) was jailed for 40 months after he killed a cyclist A callous lorry driver who had been using Facebook Messenger was filmed trying to hide his mobile phone just moments after he killed a cyclist. Dan-Constantin Caraza, 30, took his eyes off the road as his cement mixer veered to the left … Read more
Facebook is opening up its Messenger app to health authorities in a bid to deliver vital information about the coronavirus pandemic Facebook want to connect its Messenger developers with health authorities The partnership seeks to help disseminate valid information about COVID-19 Health ministries in Argentina and Pakistan have already joined Coronavirus symptoms: what are they … Read more
March 2016 – Filters One of the first signs Facebook was copying Snapchat was in March 2016 when it bought MSQRD, an app that overlays silly live filters to your selfies. The app lets users apply filters to their faces – similar to Snapchat ‘Lens’ filters. One of the first signs Facebook was copying Snapchat … Read more