Facebook Messenger’s logo has recently reverted to a solid blue design, replacing the purple and pink gradient that had been in place since 2020. 

Meta's latest updates reflect a commitment to making Messenger safer, more useful, social and fun

Meta’s Messenger has recently launched a high-definition (HD) photo sharing option on the platform. While Messenger is known for decreasing photo quality, with the recent update, clear high-definition (HD) photos can be sent in chats.

Following the much-anticipated iOS 17.2 update, users within the Apple ecosystem have encountered disruptions in their Messenger applications, prompting concerns among iPhone users seeking seamless communication. Reports indicate issues such as message delays, freezing interfaces, and unexpected app closures.

Meta has recently rolled out a highly-coveted feature for Messenger, the ability to edit sent messages. With this new update, users can now freely edit any messages they have sent within 15 minutes of sending that message.

Messenger, the instant messaging app by Meta, is launching end-to-end decryption on all messages and calls by default. With end-to-end encryption, messages and calls can only be seen by the sender and the recipient. Not even Meta will be able to see encrypted messages, as per the company.

Older people in Bangladesh increasingly becoming a part of the social media landscape

Many users in Bangladesh and other countries are facing problems when trying to send messages, photos and videos through the Messenger app of Facebook.

Many individuals have lost all files and media shared through the messaging platform, leaving them without access to important documents, photos, and videos.

Facebook has recently shared an update on its plans to switch on end-to-end encryption by default in its Messenger chat platform. The social media giants mentioned that it began testing the feature for chats “between some people” recently.

Facebook said it is trying to get its messaging apps to be friends, allowing encrypted missives be exchanged no matter which of its services are used.

A new report shows that hackers from Russia have obtained login credentials for more than 272.3 million email accounts, which are now available for sale in Russia’s criminal underworld.

Facebook is launching a new feature for Messenger called Message Requests, that makes it easier for people to receive (or ignore) messages from people they aren't friends with.

Video calling in Messenger is launching for people using Apple or Android devices in a number of countries and will hit more countries over the coming months.

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Messenger Platform, describing it as a way for software developers to boost appeal to the more than 600 million people using the application.