Tag: Facebook Messenger
Apple pushes back EV launch date, children on TikTok for over 2 hours a day
Apple has pushed back the launch date for its long-rumoured electric vehicle and scaled back its self-driving features as the iPhone maker struggles with the shift from gadgets to cars. The Californian tech giant has delayed its internal target to launch a car from 2026 to 2028, according to Bloomberg. The vehicle will also have…
Tech Digest daily roundup: TikTok world’s most downloaded app
TikTok was the world's most downloaded app in 2020 as it took the top spot from Facebook Messenger, according to digital analytics company App Annie. The Chinese video-sharing platform is the only app not owned by Facebook to make the global top five of downloads. In its home country, TikTok's owner ByteDance also holds the…
7 Best Apps for Video Calling During Lockdown
Video calling has seen an explosion in popularity since lockdown, becoming the preferred option for staying in touch with friends and family. According to the latest research from price comparison company Uswitch.com, 19 million UK households are currently using video calling to stay in touch with one another during the Coronavirus pandemic, with 3.6 million…
US senators demand answers over Facebook Messenger Kids app flaw
US senators have written to Facebook asking for more details about a flaw in its Messenger Kids app which was confirmed by the social network last month. The app, launched in 2017, is aimed at under-13s and is meant to be a safe space for them to chat to friends and family, controlled from a…
How do I unlock Facebook Messenger’s secret dark mode
Facebook has launched a secret dark mode on its Messenger app (though not that secret anymore) allowing users to reduce the strain on their eyes when chatting to friends and family. The social network is planning to roll out the feature fully within the coming weeks, but users on both iOS and Android can activate…
Facebook Messenger releases ‘unsend’ feature for up to 10 minutes
Facebook Messenger users are now able to delete messages from conversations after they’ve been sent. The social network has confirmed Messenger users will have up to 10 minutes after a message has been sent to remove it, with the feature accessible in both one-on-one conversations and group chats. The feature is similar to one available…
Can social media messaging platforms increase workplace collaboration and productivity?
Social media messaging can improve the nation’s productivity and enhance collaboration in the workplace. However, it can also lead to bullying if communication remains un-policed, according to latest research. A survey of 3,047 workers commissioned by online job search company totaljobs found that as many as four out of five employees believe that apps such as…
Facebook Messenger launches two multiplayer video chat AR games
Due to go live on Facebook Messenger today (August 8th, 2018) are two new video games using AR filter technology to allow users to challenge their friends at the same time as catching up with them on video chat. The multiplayer video chat AR games allow you to play with up to six people at a…
Facebook Messenger launches on desktop
This was unexpected. Facebook has snapped up the domain name messenger.com and launched a full-size version of its Facebook Messenger app for web browsers. The new website basically resembles the tablet app, and does much the same - simply providing a larger window to chat in, rather than force users to use the tiny ones…
Facebook Messenger adds video messages
If simple words are not enough for you, the latest Facebook Messenger update lets you record and send 15-second video messages in the app. Trusted Reviews reports that Facebook Messenger for iOS and Android now includes "Instant Video Sending" allowing…
