Tag: Facebook Messenger
Ofcom report: Average adult now spends 56 days a year online!
Ofcom's latest Online Nation research takes a look at how people in the UK are spending their time online. It found that teenagers and children are leading the way in getting to grips with emerging technology like generative artificial intelligence, as well as highlighting a range of other trends. Here we take a look at some…
ShinyShiny tech round up: TikTok world’s most downloaded app
TikTok was the world's most downloaded app in 2020 as it took the top spot from Facebook Messenger, according to digital analytics company App Annie. The Chinese video-sharing platform is the only app not owned by Facebook to make the global top five of downloads. In its home country, TikTok's owner ByteDance also holds the…
Social media messaging encourages workplace productivity and collaboration, claims survey
Social media messaging can improve the nation’s productivity and enhance collaboration in the workplace, but can also lead to bullying if communication remains un-policed, according to the latest research. A survey of 3,047 workers commissioned by totaljobs found that as many as four out of five employees believe that apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger…
Facebook Messenger launches un-send feature – but you’ve only got 10 minutes!
Facebook Messenger’s long-awaited un-send feature is expected to launch soon, allowing people (mostly drunken people I suspect) to retract messages they have sent. The social network has detailed the imminent arrival of the option in its iOS app notes – but you will only get 10 minutes to change your mind! “If you accidentally send…
Facebook Messenger unveils two augmented reality games for video chat
Due to go live on Facebook Messenger today (August 8th, 2018) are two new video games using AR filter technology to allow users to challenge their friends at the same time as catching up with them on video chat. The multiplayer video chat AR games allow you to play with up to six people at a…
