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Need something? Get your Messenger bot to help you
Robotics

Need something? Get your Messenger bot to help you

There is one thing for certain – it is an exciting time to be a consumer, as bots that exist within your Messenger app are soon to become the norm.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2016
Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot
Robotics

Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot

Recently, Domain (Australian real estate website) announced they would be utilising bots to help service their customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10
Microsoft

New Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps coming to Windows 10

Microsoft recently announced a fleet of apps designed specifically for Windows 10 from the social media heavyweights.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'
Unified Communications

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Facebook launches video calling for Messenger
Unified Communications

Facebook launches video calling for Messenger

Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher
Unified Communications

Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher

Facebook is claiming 10% of the mobile VoIP market via Messenger, as it looks to ramp up that figure with its WhatsApp voice offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice
Facebook

Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice

Facebook's Messenger app now boasts over 500 million monthly users, but many were coerced into downloading the app, sparking user discontent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014
Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit
Facebook

Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit

Despite all the complaining from many users, Facebook's separate messaging app has proven to be extremely successful.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2014
Breaching the Facebook walls, to thwart hackers
Facebook

Breaching the Facebook walls, to thwart hackers

Security researcher finds hole in social networking site's messaging system, before cements it closes before those damn hackers find out.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2013
Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers
Unified Communications

Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers

Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013
Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Unified Communications

Skype to replace Messenger by March 15

Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype
Unified Communications

Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype

Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2012
Facebook's backs against the wall over private messages
Facebook

Facebook's backs against the wall over private messages

Social networking site says claims that users' private conversations are appearing on public timelines is false.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2012
Messenger for Mac 8 beta released
Microsoft

Messenger for Mac 8 beta released

Microsoft has released the Messenger for Mac 8 beta, which will connect Mac users via audio or video call to a contact on the Windows Live network.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Mar 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging
Wireless Networks

Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging

Slingshot introduces a $19 data-only plan for NZ users, catering to the growing trend of app-based messaging, ideal for those reliant on apps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014