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Facebook launches video calling for Messenger
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.
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Facebook: 10% of VoIP market - and aiming much higher
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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Facebook is claiming 10% of the mobile VoIP market via Messenger, as it looks to ramp up that figure with its WhatsApp voice offerings.
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Kiwi youth indulging in illegal downloads
Mon, 19th Jan 2015
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Almost half of those surveyed admit to unauthorised streaming of TV programmes and almost a third indulge in unauthorised downloading of movies.
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Slingshot launches data only plans for online messaging
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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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.
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Messenger reaches half a billion users, but not by choice
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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Facebook's Messenger app now boasts over 500 million monthly users, but many were coerced into downloading the app, sparking user discontent.
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Facebook Messenger proving to be a hit
Tue, 30th Sep 2014
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Despite all the complaining from many users, Facebook’s separate messaging app has proven to be extremely successful.
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Breaching the Facebook walls, to thwart hackers
Wed, 20th Mar 2013
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Security researcher finds hole in social networking site's messaging system, before cements it closes before those damn hackers find out.
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Skype upgrade approaching for Messenger customers
Wed, 20th Feb 2013
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Starting April 8, Messenger users will begin the transition to Skype, with Microsoft promising a seamless migration of contacts and services.
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Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Mon, 14th Jan 2013
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Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.
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Microsoft kills Messenger, keeps Skype
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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Software company migrating users to Skype after announcing plans to retire its Messenger service early next year.
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Facebook's backs against the wall over private messages
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Social networking site says claims that users' private conversations are appearing on public timelines is false.
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Messenger for Mac 8 beta released
Fri, 26th Mar 2010
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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.