Messenger articles

The Web Gaming

Instant Games roll out worldwide on Facebook Messenger

By Shawn Knight, May 2, 2017, 4:00 PM

Software Mobile

Facebook unveils Messenger 2.0: new bot store, app integration, a smarter M, and more

Is there anything Messenger can't do?

By Rob Thubron, April 19, 2017, 6:15 AM

The Web Mobile

Facebook Messenger reaches 1.2 billion users

Twice as many as Instagram

By Rob Thubron, April 13, 2017, 6:15 AM

Mobile Software

Facebook now lets you share your real-time location in Messenger

By Shawn Knight, March 27, 2017, 11:30 AM

Software Mobile

Facebook is rolling out Messenger reactions and mentions to everyone

The closest thing we'll get to a dislike button

By Rob Thubron, March 24, 2017, 6:15 AM

Software Mobile

Facebook is resurrecting Rooms so people can create public chat rooms in Messenger

By Rob Thubron, November 14, 2016, 10:45 AM

Software Industry

Messenger update lets companies send sponsored messages, use ad bots in Facebook news feed

By Rob Thubron, November 9, 2016, 1:45 PM

The Web

Facebook Messenger adds polls and payment suggestions

By Tim Schiesser, September 23, 2016, 3:45 PM

The Web Mobile

Facebook Messenger now counts 1 billion monthly active users

By Jose Vilches, July 21, 2016, 5:15 PM

Mobile

You can now view Facebook's Instant Articles within the Messenger app

By Rob Thubron, July 15, 2016, 9:30 AM

Security Software

Facebook is testing opt-in end-to-end encryption for Messenger

By Jose Vilches, July 8, 2016, 2:30 PM

Mobile Software

Facebook Messenger is getting a new Home screen

By Rob Thubron, June 17, 2016, 6:15 AM

Mobile Software

Facebook Messenger gets built-in SMS support, again

By Jose Vilches, June 14, 2016, 6:49 PM

Mobile

Facebook is killing off its Notify news app just seven months after launch

By Rob Thubron, June 3, 2016, 8:30 AM

Security Mobile

Facebook may add end-to-end encryption option to Messenger

By Rob Thubron, June 1, 2016, 6:15 AM

Mobile Google

Google looks to take on Messenger and WhatsApp with its new Allo messaging app

By Rob Thubron, May 19, 2016, 1:15 PM 9 comments

Software Microsoft

Windows 10 finally has official Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps

By Tim Schiesser, April 28, 2016, 7:30 PM

Mobile

Facebook introduces free group voice calls to Messenger

By Rob Thubron, April 21, 2016, 6:15 AM

The Web Software

Facebook invites developers to build Messenger bots to aid commerce, customer service and more

By Shawn Knight, April 12, 2016, 3:30 PM

Mobile

Messenger introduces Dropbox integration and video chat heads

By Rob Thubron, April 12, 2016, 2:30 PM

Tech Culture Software

Tidbits about bots: the next evolution of apps

By Bob O'Donnell, April 12, 2016, 11:00 AM

The Web Software

Newegg now provides customer support via Facebook Messenger

By Shawn Knight, April 6, 2016, 6:00 PM

Mobile

KLM Airlines can now send you your boarding pass and flight info via Facebook Messenger

By Rob Thubron, March 31, 2016, 8:30 AM

Mobile Software

Facebook may be bringing a host of new features to Messenger, including an in-store purchase system

By Rob Thubron, March 29, 2016, 6:15 AM

Google Mobile

Google wants to help carriers replace SMS with a better messaging platform

By Jose Vilches, February 22, 2016, 6:45 PM 12 comments