Up until this week, Facebook didn't actually require a Facebook Messenger user to have a Facebook account. But that has changed.
You now need a Facebook account to sign up for Facebook Messenger
Instagram’s ‘Layout’ feature allows you to upload multiple photos in one Story
Instagram is adding a new feature into the stock app, taking cues from popular third-party options out there.
FTC may block Facebook’s plans to integrate WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram messaging
Facebook owns a lot of popular apps, including WhatsApp and Instagram, and we heard earlier this year the social network plans on finding a way to integrating all of them.
Facebook fixes iOS app camera bug
Facebook has pushed out a new build of its iOS app that corrects a previously-identified bug that could inadvertently activate the iPhone's camera. The new version (build 247) is available for immediate download from the App Store, assuming your phone hasn't already updated.
Facebook Pay is a new mobile payment option for Facebook and Messenger; coming soon to Instagram, WhatsApp
If you have been aching for a new, built-in way to pay for things while using Facebook's most popular apps, the social network has something just for you: Facebook Pay.
Facebook iOS app uses camera while you’re scrolling – report [Updated]
OK Boomers, Facebook is watching you while you use it. Facebook's iOS app can activate the iPhone's camera when you're scrolling through your Facebook feed. That's the word from Joshua Maddux, who posted his findings to Twitter. The Next Web has since reproduced the issue, lending some credibility to Maddux's claim.
Facebook announces new Portal video chat devices, including Portal TV
In October of last year, Facebook announced Portal, its dedicated in-home video chat device that allows people to stay connected.
Millions of phone numbers linked to Facebook accounts discovered on unprotected server
Facebook has not had the greatest track record when it comes to user security recently, and while news has quieted down recently of transgressions, it looks like the trend has fired back up.
Hundreds of contractors review Facebook Messenger audio
Following individual reports of humans reviewing potentially sensitive content from users from other big tech companies, Facebook has come forward and admitted similar situations in its own right.
Facebook’s Dark Mode is being tested
Earlier this year, Facebook rolled out a darkened user interface in Messenger while promising to eventually bring Dark Mode to its main app. Thankfully, computer science student Jane Manchun Wong has been able to unearth a screenshot showing off the upcoming feature.
How to report conversations on Facebook Messenger
Have you received an unwanted, unsolicited message or maybe a harassing one on Facebook Messenger? Luckily you have a way to report these types of conversations in the Messenger app or on the web, and it only takes a minute.
Apple will reportedly restrict background activity in WhatsApp, other apps in iOS 13
When Apple launches iOS 13 to the public later this year, the new software will reportedly include a major change for apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.