Elon Musk’s XChat feature enables audio, video calls on X without a phone numberXChat's encrypted feature is similar to what Meta Platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are trying to achieve. WhatsApp uses a protocol for...
02 Jun, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
Meta launches default end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe end-to-end encrypted conversations also offer additional functionality including the ability to edit messages, higher media quality and...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.31 AM IST
Meta-owned Facebook suffers massive glitch, againFacebook users complained about seeing random posts from other users on their feeds.
24 Aug, 2022, 03.08 PM IST
After WhatsApp, Meta testing end-to-end encryption on MessengerThe company said it will also begin testing the ability to unsend messages.
12 Aug, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
Instagram faces outage again, second time within a monthInstagram users faced problems in viewing videos, and sending and receiving messages on chats, among others.
06 Jul, 2022, 06.19 PM IST
Taking screengrabs of disappearing messages on Messenger? The sender will soon get an alertExperts believe the new feature will come to WhatsApp too in the future.
29 Jan, 2022, 07.06 PM IST
Facebook pushes into audio to compete with Clubhouse, TwitterFacebook is building a series of new audio-focused products, including virtual rooms where users can host live discussions, and a feature c...
20 Apr, 2021, 10.27 AM IST
After backlash, WhatsApp clarifies its new privacy policyWhatsApp had unveiled a new privacy policy and terms of service last week, in a bid to share significantly more commercial user data with p...
14 Jan, 2021, 10.25 AM IST
Instagram messaging to get an overhaul, Facebook will enable cross-app chats with MessengerMark Zuckerberg had first announced a vision for cross-app messaging early last year.
30 Sep, 2020, 06.10 PM IST
WhatsApp breach turns into a competitive advantage for secure messaging & calling apps Telegram and SignalData from the San Francisco-headquartered app analytics firm App Annie, shared with ET, shows Signal peaked at the 39th position in the soc...
08 Nov, 2019, 03.27 PM IST
WhatsApp may soon let you send messages that self-destruct after a set time periodThe new update will be similar to Telegram’s “secret chat” feature.
03 Oct, 2019, 10.27 AM IST
Kathua rape case: Prosecutors set to challenge Vishal Jangotra'S acquittal based on ‘incriminating’ chatsThe prosecution will rely on data retrieved from Vishal’s electronic devices, including records of Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp chats.
14 Jun, 2019, 07.45 AM IST
Facebook is eating Snapchat's share; 'Stories' feature hits 300 mn usersFacebook 'Stories' would now begin delivering ads with visual messages.
28 Sep, 2018, 08.41 AM IST
You've got mail and it's probably not worth a clickDespite the array of new messaging services, chances are your communications from businesses -like banks, insurers, lawyers, accountants an...
09 Apr, 2017, 05.36 PM IST
Facebook unveils 'Townhall' feature on its appUsers will have to share their address with the social media company to be able to use the new feature.
15 Mar, 2017, 05.58 PM IST
Think you know all about Facebook? Here are 8 features we guarantee will surprise youThe social media website is so much more than cute cat videos and reconnecting with friends.
08 Dec, 2016, 11.34 AM IST
The 16 most essential social media apps in the worldMany of the best social networking apps out there have been around for a while, but as smartphones get smarter, so do the apps.
16 Nov, 2015, 06.52 PM IST