Meta Messenger ramps up security with default end-to-end encryption and rolls out new features

The company also rolls out a new handy addition, the “Disappearing Messages” feature, keeping your messages visible for only 24 hours in end-to-end encrypted conversations. The improved interface makes it easier to see when this feature is activated.

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Another privacy-focused feature is also rolling out, and it’s likely to be well-received by many users. Ever find yourself accidentally opening a message or simply wanting to read it without immediately responding? It can be challenging, especially after the receiver sees you’ve viewed it. With the upcoming Read Receipts Control feature, you can decide whether others can see when you’ve read their messages.

According to Meta, Messenger users share over 1.3 billion photos and videos daily. In response to this significant activity, the company enhances the user experience by making photos and videos more accessible. This includes improvements in image quality, the introduction of fun layouts, and the addition of more controls so you can reply or react to any photo or video within a collection.

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Voice messaging is also getting an update, now allowing you to play voice messages at 1.5x or 2x speeds, pick up listening to a voice message from where you left off, and continue listening to a voice message when you navigate away from the chat or the app.

For the billion-plus Messenger users, the default end-to-end encryption will take a few months to roll out globally. Once your chats are upgraded, you have to set up a recovery method, like a PIN, to ensure you can restore messages in case of device changes or losses. The other new features should be available immediately.