Facebook brings 360 degree photos and 720p video to Messenger
Users of the Messenger service can now send panoramic images taken with their iPhone and HD quality videos, as well as receive them, using the mobile app or the website.
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Apple acknowledges a bug that lets Siri read out hidden notifications, a fix is coming soon
Apple is aware of the latest bug discovered in iOS which permits anyone to ask Siri to read hidden notifications from messaging apps on a locked device.
Messenger bug prevents some iPhone users from typing, Facebook is investigating
An annoying bug in the Facebook Messenger app is messing up the keyboard for some users on iPhone and iPad.
Facebook admits Messenger is “too cluttered,” promises massive streamlining this year
This from David Marcus, Facebook’s Vice President of Messaging products.
Another Snapchat-like feature is coming to Facebook Messenger
Say hello to World Effects in Facebook Messenger.
Facebook rolls out Messenger for kids with parental controls
The new Messenger Kids app can be remotely monitored and controlled by parents.
Apple Music launches Facebook Messenger extension
Apple’s music chat extension for Messenger lets you access recommendations, share songs and more.
Facebook rolling out Messenger ads globally
Facebook announced the global beta expansion of Messenger ads, which it says allow users to discover experiences directly on their Home tab.
Facebook brings animated reactions, filters, masks and effects to Messenger calls
New video chat features coming to Facebook’s Messenger app include animated reactions, filters, masks and effects, available for one-on-one and group video chats.
Messenger launches turn-by-turn games, M assistant gains food ordering
With over 1.5 billion games played in just the last 90 days, small wonder Facebook is doubling down on gaming with game bots and turn-by-turn games on Messenger.
Discovery in physical world with Messenger’s new parametric QR codes
With the newly introduced parametric QR codes, Messenger users who are out and about at events can simply scan the code to find out more from a bot for Messenger.
Facebook Messenger gaining curated Discover tab
In addition to a bunch of new bots and integrations, including Spotify and Apple Music, Facebook’s Messenger app is introducing a new curated tab to help you find bots you love and other popular content.