Facebook Messenger

How to turn off your Active Status in Facebook and Messenger

by Sandy Writtenhouse on June 7, 2019— no comment yet

Just because you’re browsing Facebook or Messenger, doesn’t mean everyone needs to know. Here’s how to turn off your Active Status for both.

Leave Facebook Messenger Group Conversation

How to leave a group conversation in Facebook Messenger

by Sandy Writtenhouse on May 1, 2019— no comment yet

When the conversation is over, it’s over. This tutorial shows you how to leave a group chat in Facebook Messenger in the app and online.

Messenger news: a rebuilt iOS app with <30MB footprint, watching videos together & more

by Christian Zibreg on April 30, 2019— no comment yet

Aside from a faster, lighter app, Messenger is getting two new major features—a new way to watch videos together with other people and better ways to connect with close friends.

Facebook to release the native Messenger Desktop app for Mac later this year

by Christian Zibreg on April 30, 2019— no comment yet

Messenger Desktop will roll out globally on macOS and Windows later this year, bringing the same features as the mobile app on your iPhone, including group video calling.

Facebook takes Messenger’s Dark Mode global

by Christian Zibreg on April 15, 2019— no comment yet

Switch the chat background to black to cut down the glare from your device while maintaining contrast and vibrancy.

Facebook might reintegrate Messenger back into its eponymous mobile app

by Christian Zibreg on April 12, 2019— no comment yet

The social network appears to be testing basic chat functionalities within the mobile Facebook app, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the standalone Messenger app will be going away anytime soon.

How to reveal the hidden Dark Mode setting in Facebook Messenger

by Christian Zibreg on March 4, 2019— no comment yet

Facebook Messenger for iPhone and iPad is testing pure Dark Mode. The option is currently hidden within the app’s settings interface and must be unlocked to use. We show you how.

Zuckerberg: WhatsApp, Instagram & Messenger merger to create an iMessage-like layer for SMS

by Christian Zibreg on January 31, 2019— no comment yet

Merging your Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram chats might serve as an iMessage-like layer for SMS that would offer more functionality and security.

MessageBubbles brings a new look and feel to your messaging notifications

by Anthony Bouchard on January 14, 2019— no comment yet

If you do a lot of messaging, then MessageBubbles can put a fresh coat of paint over your incoming notification interface.

Coming soon to Facebook Messenger: retracting sent messages

by Christian Zibreg on November 7, 2018— no comment yet

Facebook is working on a much-appreciated capability for Messenger that will permit users to retract a message, photo or other content from the chat thread. The unsend feature will let you delete a text within 10 minutes of sending it.