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PSA: Messaging apps are lowering the quality of your photos and videos

If you’d like to keep the full, original quality of your images (and videos) in messaging apps, there are a couple of ...
9to5google

Facebook Messenger now defaults to end-to-end encryption and lets you edit messages

Meta is now rolling out support for end-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger, which is enabled by default, as well as new features such as message editing. Facebook Messenger is one of the most ...
Digital Trends

What does a check mark mean on Facebook Messenger?

If you’ve ever sent a message to a friend on Facebook Messenger, you’ve probably noticed a little check mark icon next to the message you sent. They’re nothing to worry about, but these check mark ...
The New York Times

Meta Plans to Add Encryption to Messenger, Stoking a Privacy Debate

The move is part of an effort to make the app more like WhatsApp and iMessage. Law enforcement authorities say the privacy makes it harder to track criminals. By Mike Isaac and Michael H. Keller Mike ...
TechCrunch

Messenger gets HD video calls, AI backgrounds, and more

Meta is introducing new features for Messenger, its messaging app, including AI-powered noise suppression. Messenger is getting HD video calls and voice isolation, both of which can be enabled via the ...
WRAL

Meta rolls out encrypted messaging by default for Facebook and Messenger

(CNN) — Users of Meta’s Facebook and Messenger apps will now automatically gain the protections of end-to-end encryption, a major boost to security and privacy, the company said Wednesday. (CNN) — ...
techtimes

First Quantum-Resistant Messaging App Now Available on Android, iOS! What is XX Messenger?

The first quantum-resistant messaging app is now available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The so-called XX Messenger, a blockchain-based application, rolled out on Jan. 5. A Chinese woman ...
Mashable

Facebook Messenger finally wants to make end-to-end encrypted the default

Facebook Messenger is testing ways to protect user privacy with a handful of new security features. On Wednesday, the messaging platform announced it would begin testing "secure storage" of users' ...
Android Police

Messenger Kids: Everything you need to know about the Facebook app

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work is distinguished by its meticulous focus on flagship ...
Business Wire

Garmin inReach Messenger: Easy-to-use satellite communicator provides messaging and security when outside of cellular coverage

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin ® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced inReach ® Messenger, a new communication-focused device with global two-way texting, ...
Wired

5 Ways to Make Your Instant Messaging More Secure

The actual number of chat messages sent each day is hard to come by, but with WhatsApp alone accounting for billions of users, you can imagine the sheer volume of ongoing conversations. Not all of ...