I just saw this message (image above) on my Messenger desktop app and it appears that META a.k.a. Facebook wants to bring users back to Facebook.com, since users will be redirected back to Facebook.com after Dec. 15. The Messenger app shutdown affects both the Windows and Mac apps of Messenger. And if you are worried about your chat history, Meta encourages users to “enabled secure storage in Messenger should turn on secure storage and setup…
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Nepal has banned 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). The ban was enacted after the Social Media networks failed to register with the government within a seven-day period. This action follows a Supreme Court directive that required all online platforms, both domestic and foreign, to register with the authorities and monitor unwanted content. Below are the social media networks that are banned within the boundaries of Nepal;…
Russia has “partially” blocked certain calling features on the messaging applications Telegram and WhatsApp. This action was taken in response to these platforms allegedly being used “to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities.” According to a report by Associated Press, the measure was implemented because these platforms are being “used to deceive and extort money, and to involve Russian citizens in sabotage and terrorist activities.” The statement…
Meta just release an update on how WhatsApp and Messenger will work with 3rd party messaging apps in Europe. WhatsApp and Messenger are introducing new features to facilitate interoperability with 3rd party messaging apps in EU. These features includes: New notifications: Users will be informed about available third-party chats. Simplified onboarding flow: Users can easily learn about and manage third-party chats. Flexible inbox management: Users can choose to have third-party messages delivered to a separate…
End-to-end encryption by default!