Messenger rolls out end-to-end encrypted chats, calls to everyone

Meta has added end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) chatting to the messaging platform Messenger as an optional feature since 2016 and now it’s available to all users if they want their text messages, group chats and calls to be encrypted. All they must do is to swipe up on an existing chat to enter one where messages automatically disappear when the window is closed.

Additionally, Meta is introducing some new features in encrypted chats in Messenger, like GIFs, stickers, reactions, and long-press to reply or forward messages. And users will be able to save media with a long-press and edit photos and videos before sending. These features are fully rolled out to Messenger users globally.

Messenger is adding another feature to Facebook Messenger that will warn users if someone screenshots a disappearing message in E2EE chats. If someone takes a screenshot of a disappearing message in E2EE chats, you’ll receive a notification so you can address this with the other party, or even block or report the conversation if need be. The company says these notifications will roll out over the next few weeks.

“New update for end-to-end encrypted Messenger chats so you get a notification if someone screenshots a disappearing message,” Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg said.