Facebook Messenger

Facebook is considering adding an optional end-to-end encryption mode for its Messenger app, according to a new report.

The Facebook Messenger app now has over 1,000 new emoji that are supposed to "better reflect gender and skin tones".

Facebook Messenger for Windows 10 on the PC has received a small update. The new version reportedly has a couple of minor interface changes.

As promised, the Windows 10 PC version of Facebook Messenger is now live for everyone in the Windows Store, following a closed beta test.

We've received reports from readers that the Facebook Messenger app is now listed on the Windows Store as a beta. There's only one issue: you can't download it yet.

Screenshots of what is reportedly the long-awaited Windows 10 version of Facebook Messenger have been posted on the Internet.

Facebook is currently testing a Snapchat-style ephemeral messaging feature in Messenger. The trail is being conducted in France, and may eventually roll out to all 700 million Messenger users.