The country does not want encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger without safety measures to protect children from sexual abuse.

UK Government Warns Meta Not To Implement End-to-end Encryption For Messenger and Instagram

Jim HendlerSeptember 20, 23instagram, Messenger, Meta

LONDON: Britain urged Meta not to introduce end-to-end encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger without safeguards to protect children from sexual exploitation after Parliament passed an online safety bill. Meta, which already encrypts messages on WhatsApp, plans to introduce end-to-end encryption on Messenger and Instagram direct messages, saying the technology will strengthen safety and security. British Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she supported strong encryption for online users, but it could not come at the expense of children’s safety. “Meta has failed to provide assurances that they will keep their…

Messenger Lite was introduced in markets where low connectivity was an issue and allowed people to access their account without the rich features.

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Messenger Lite App To Cease Operations For Certain Users Next Month

Jim HendlerAugust 26, 23Messenger, Meta

The Messenger Lite app, the lightweight version of Messenger for Android, will be shut down next month. Currently, users of the app receive a message advising them to “use Messenger to chat,” reports TechCrunch. The app has already been removed from the Google Play Store for new users and will no longer be available after September 18th for existing users. “Starting August 21st, people using Messenger Lite for Android will be redirected to Messenger or FB Lite to send and receive messages on Messenger,” a Meta spokesperson told TechCrunch in…

The switch to secure chats forced Meta to 'redesign the entire system.'

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Messenger’s Encrypted Chats to be Available to More People Before Full Release in 2021

Adarsh V.KAugust 23, 23Messenger, Meta, Privacy

Meta has announced that it will be significantly expanding the encryption feature of Messenger, making it accessible to “millions more people’s chats” starting today. The company plans to make end-to-end encryption (E2EE) the standard for all users by the end of 2023. Meta also acknowledged the complexity and challenges involved in implementing this transition, referring to it as an intricate engineering puzzle. The system protects conversations from eavesdropping and interception using public key encryption technology – no one, not even law enforcement, can access the conversations. At the same time,…

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Meta Offers Video Calling with Cartoon Avatars

Jim HendlerJuly 12, 23Avatar, Messenger, Meta

Video calling is generally not favored by many individuals, unless it involves special occasions like meeting a baby for the first time. The hassle of having to groom oneself just to answer a call is not appealing. However, Meta has come up with a solution by introducing a set of tools that incorporate cartoon avatars into video conferencing. The company defines this as a “third option” that rests between a voice-only call and a full video call. You can participate in video chats, but it’s your avatar that other participants…

The first batch of tools will allow parents to see who can message their kids.

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Facebook Introduces New Parental Controls for Messenger

Jim HendlerJune 27, 23Facebook, Messenger, Meta

Meta has introduced new features to its Family Center that enable parents to monitor and manage their teenagers’ use of Messenger. The updated tools allow parents to track their child’s app usage, privacy and safety settings, and messaging contacts. They can also receive alerts for any modifications made to their teen’s contact list or privacy settings. Furthermore, if their child reports a user to Meta, parents can be notified if their teen decides to share the information with them. The social networking giant said these are just the first batch…

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Meta pulls the plug on the Messenger app on the Apple Watch; Users must respond using an iPhone

Jim HendlerMay 17, 23Apple, Apple watch, Facebook, Gadgets, Messenger, Meta

If you use the Messenger app on your Apple Watch, here’s some bad news for you: Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is killing the Messenger app on the Apple Watch. According to TechCrunch, Apple Watch users who already have the Messenger app installed will receive notifications saying the app will no longer be available on Apple Watches after May 31st. However, users will continue to receive notifications from Messenger, but must respond to text messages on their iPhone. A Meta spokesperson, speaking to TechCrunch, said: “People can still receive Messenger notifications…

The company is using its cloud gaming platform to support the live-in feature. Here are the details.

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Facebook Messenger now supports games during video calls

Jim HendlerApril 6, 23Facebook, Games, Messenger, Meta

Facebook Gaming has announced that users can now play their favorite games during video calls on Messenger. “This new shared experience in Messenger makes it easy to play games with friends and family during a video call, allowing you to deepen connections with friends and family by engaging in conversations and gaming at the same time,” the company said in a statement. blog post. The tech giant said Messenger video calls will have 14 free games on iOS, Android and the web with no installation required. The games include a…