Meta is rolling out default end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls on Messenger and Facebook, as well as a suite of new features that let you further control your messaging experience.
The extra layer of security provided by end-to-end encryption means that the content of your messages and calls with friends and family are protected from the moment they leave your device to the moment they reach the receiver’s device. This means that nobody, including Meta, can see what’s sent or said, unless you choose to report a message to Meta.
End-to-end encryption gives people more secure chats in Messenger. Meta is also launching news features along side the end-to-end encryption.
Edit a Message
You can now edit messages that may have been sent too soon, or that you’d simply like to change, for up to 15 minutes after you send them. You can still report abuse in an edited message and Meta will be able to see the previous versions of the edited message.
Disappearing Messages
Disappearing messages on Messenger now last for 24 hours after being sent. Disappearing messages on Messenger are only available for end-to-end encrypted conversations, but you can still report disappearing messages if you receive something inappropriate, and Meta will notify you if they detect that someone screenshots a disappearing message.
Read Receipts Control
The new read receipt control allows you to decide if you want others to see when you have read their messages.
Photo and Video Upgrades
Meta has now upgraded the image quality, added new layouts and introduced more controls so you can reply or react to any photo or video in a collection.
Voice Messaging
You can now 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.
