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More users can chat privately on Facebook Messenger now as Meta expands default end-to-end encryption rollout

Facebook Messenger Updates: Meta is expanding the purview of default end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger.

Updated: January 24, 2023 17:35 IST

Meta to bring Community Chats to Messenger, Facebook Groups; admins to get ‘robust’ moderation capabilities

Admins will have the moderation capabilities such as blocking, muting or suspending members from the group.

September 14, 2022 16:02 IST

Facebook testing default end-to-end encryption on Messenger, may face heat from govts

At present, the social media giant offers users the option to turn on E2EE on Messenger on a per-chat basis.

August 12, 2022 17:22 IST

Facebook testing feature to allow users to have up to five profiles

Facebook will allow some users to have the ability to create up to four additional profiles, as part of the…

July 15, 2022 17:11 IST

Creating such interoperability, especially when it involves high levels of encryption, is expected to be complex. (Reuters)

New EU law could force WhatsApp, iMessage to open up for smaller platforms

While the language is unclear if the big companies would have to work together, the bloc said it was trying…

March 25, 2022 17:41 IST

Meta Platforms forecast first-quarter revenue between $27 billion and $29 billion, much lower than estimates of $30.15 billion. (File/Reuters)

Meta reports first-ever quarterly user-base decline, $200 billion in market value wiped off as stock tumbles

Despite the decline in user base, Meta Platforms remains profitable — total revenue, most of which comes from ads, rose…

Updated: February 3, 2022 11:57 IST

Facebook Messenger update brings screenshot alert, stickers, emoji reactions and more to your ‘secret’ chats

Meta has also said that users would be able to create end-to-end encrypted group chats and calls in Messenger.

January 29, 2022 13:42 IST

New ‘from Meta’ branding starts showing up on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Messenger apps on Android & iOS

The rebranding of the company seems to be in line with the tech giant’s recent investment in metaverse

November 6, 2021 18:06 IST

Invested over $13 billion in teams, tech since 2016 on prioritising user safety and security: Facebook

The social media giant noted that its “advanced AI” has helped block 3 billion fake accounts in the first half…

September 22, 2021 20:01 IST

Facebook announces Portal Go, Portal Plus to refresh video calling devices lineup: Price, availability and specs

The device puts an emphasis on video calls in the remote working environment, complete with a new calendar app that…

September 22, 2021 13:06 IST

Facebook claims it has spent $13 billion on user safety and security since 2016

It highlighted the removal of 20 million false content on Covid-19 and vaccination and the blocking of 3 billion fake…

September 22, 2021 12:01 IST

Facebook took action on 33.3 mn content pieces during June 16-July 31 period

Facebook’s photo-sharing platform, Instagram took action against about 2.8 million pieces across nine categories during the same period proactively.

August 31, 2021 21:02 IST

WhatsApp-rival Telegram passes a billion global downloads, India largest market, says report

Telegram also hit 214.7 million installs in the first six months of 2021 — up 61 per cent on-year from…

August 31, 2021 17:56 IST

Facebook could bring voice, video calling features to its main app

The Messenger app had been spun out of the main app years ago, making it a separate place where users…

August 24, 2021 19:36 IST

Facebook rolls out end-to-end encryption for individual voice, video calls on Messenger, testing feature on Instagram

Messenger is also rolling out new controls for the disappearing messages.

August 16, 2021 18:02 IST

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Idea Exchange | Disproportionate energy on tech firms vs govt narrative. The conversation must happen but not framed as a daily debate: Ajit Mohan, MD, Facebook India

“The interesting part for me is that the frantic midnight calls that I get are not from the Government of…

August 1, 2021 05:30 IST

Facebook brings updates for businesses as it tweaks WhatsApp Business API, allows companies to use Messenger API for Instagram

Among the major changes brought into the WhatsApp Business API is the faster experience for businesses.

June 3, 2021 18:45 IST

WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger suffer from global outage, users take to Twitter to report issues

The outage seems to have started at around 11:00PM IST.

Updated: March 19, 2021 23:56 IST

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Tech report card 2020: From ‘Apple versus Facebook’ to ‘PUBG Mobile and TikTok ban’, the biggest headline grabbers of the year

Technology overtook the world as work from home ensued for virtually every field, barring essential services.

December 30, 2020 16:56 IST

Now book a Meru Cab from Facebook Messenger

Meru Cabs on Tuesday announced the integration of their cab booking system with Facebook Messenger to provide automated cab booking…

May 31, 2016 20:53 IST

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Facebook Messenger blocked in Saudi Arabia

In a bid to protect the revenues of traditional telecom companies, Saudi Arabia has now blocked social networking giant Facebook’s…

May 15, 2016 16:36 IST

Jugnoo launches ‘Bot’ for Facebook Messenger users to book autorickshaws

Jugnoo, one of India’s leading auto rickshaw aggregator, to broaden its customer base, has announced the launch of Jugnoo Bot…

May 4, 2016 17:14 IST

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