Encrypted messages, chats with expiration dates and Facebook Messenger without a Facebook profile? Hardly any app is developing as quickly as Facebook Messenger.
As our cooperation partner 'Saferinternet.at' reports, they have summarized the most important changes to the popular messenger in a privacy guide.
The Facebook Messenger
In order to be able to access your Facebook instant messages on your mobile, you need Facebook Messenger.
While you could previously view your Facebook messages directly via the Facebook app, these are now completely outsourced to Messenger .
At the same time, this means that Facebook Messenger can basically be used as a web app on a mobile phone or desktop without the Facebook app (“stand-alone app”).
The principle of Facebook Messenger corresponds to conventional private messaging services. Text messages, photos, stickers, voice messages and other files can be easily shared with individual Facebook friends or entire groups.
The data is sent via the internet connection of the mobile device and is therefore free - provided it does not exceed the integrated data volume.
But be careful:
You can now also allow Messenger to send SMS to contacts who do not have a Facebook account. However, the mobile phone fees .
The most important changes at a glance
- The updated guide not only shows you how to manage your groups
or keep your phone costs under control, but now also explains how to activate encryption for individual chats or set an expiration date for messages. - Following the example of the Snapchat app, messages can now be sent in Facebook Messenger in such a way that they are only visible to the recipient for a short time . This invites you to send even embarrassing or funny pictures and messages.
But be careful:
Here, too, there is a risk that a message immortalized by a screenshot, .
- Also new are video calls , group calls to use Facebook Messenger without having your own Facebook account
How can I protect my privacy on Facebook Messenger?
Facebook Messenger is without question extremely practical for networking with friends, work colleagues or even new acquaintances.
Nevertheless, it is important not to ignore your own privacy and to protect personal data as best as possible .
In our new Saferinternet.at guide “Safe on the go on Facebook Messenger”, we explain, using simple step-by-step instructions , what options there are for regulating yourself and what you should pay attention to when using Facebook Messenger.
Source: Saferinternet.at
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