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What Does “This Person Is Unavailable on Messenger” Mean?

This message appears for various reasons, and we'll tell you what those reasons are.

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Facebook Messenger Now Uses End-to-End Encryption by Default

Messenger has also introduced a bevy of new features, including high-res photo sharing.

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Don't Make These Mistakes When Selling on Facebook Marketplace

Sell unwanted items and stay safe while doing so.

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Does Facebook Messenger Notify When You Screenshot?

It usually doesn't, but there's one exception.

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Meta AI Is Invading Your Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Chats

The AI can answer question, generate images, or pair you with Snoop Dogg in a D&D game.

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Facebook's Messenger Lite App Is Leaving Android

The app catered to those with a bad internet connection or underpowered phone.

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Facebook Messenger Chats Will Finally Get Full End-to-End Encryption

All one-on-one Messenger chats will feature E2EE by 2024.

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The Facebook Messenger App is Dropping SMS Support

Meta is doing some housekeeping.

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What Does the Green Dot Mean on Facebook?

Those mysterious Facebook dots explained.

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Your Facebook Groups Now Have Group Chats and Audio Calls

Facebook is becoming more like Discord.

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Messenger Can Now End-to-End Encrypt Your Calls and Chats

Finally, Meta is bringing encryption to all users.

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You Can Play 'Heads Up!' in AR on Messenger and Instagram

Looking for something fun to do with your friends? You can play "Heads Up!" in AR.

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Facebook Takes on Venmo With New Split Payments Feature

Facebook is coming for other payment apps with a new feature, but will it be enough to make anyone want to pay through Messenger?

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How to Share Your Location with Facebook Messenger

A better answer for "where are you at?"

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New Facebook Messenger Feature Lets You Poll Your Friends

Facebook is celebrating the 10th birthday of Messenger with a bunch of cool new features.

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Facebook Bringing Voice and Video Calls Back to the Main App

Facebook is slowly bringing features from Messenger back to its main app.

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PSA: You Can Continue Using Messenger Without a Facebook Account

You don't need an active Facebook account to use Messenger.

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How to Convince Your Friends to Switch Messaging Apps

Are your friends using a messaging app you don't like? Here are some tips for convincing them to switch.

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