Experience crystal-clear memories with Meta’s major update on Messenger

Memories are often captured and shared in the blink of an eye in today’s digital age.

That’s why the quality of our digital keepsakes has never been more important.

Meta has rolled out a significant update to Facebook Messenger that promises to enhance how we share and preserve our moments.



Gone are the days of pixelated images and grainy snapshots.

With the latest update, Messenger users can now send and receive photos in high definition (HD), ensuring that every detail of your cherished memories is as clear as the day they were captured.


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Meta has rolled out an update where users can send photos in HD. Credit: Shutterstock


To take advantage of this feature, simply select an image within Messenger, toggle on the HD option, and send it to your friends and family.

But the improvements don't stop there.

Meta understands that memories are often best enjoyed together, and to that end, they've introduced a new collaborative feature: albums.

This nostalgic nod to the days of creating Facebook photo albums with friends allows users to compile albums of photos and videos within a group chat.



Creating an album is as easy as selecting multiple photos, tapping 'create album', and inviting others to add their own photos to the collection.

Additionally, users can now send files up to 100MB directly through Messenger, bypassing the need for email attachments.

This is a game-changer for sharing large documents or high-resolution images that previously would have been compressed or split into multiple messages.

In another move to streamline connections, Meta has introduced QR codes for Messenger.

Adding new friends is now as simple as scanning their QR code or sharing via a link—no more fumbling to spell names or exchange numbers.

Meta also announced last month its plans to bolster the privacy of Messenger by introducing default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook calls.



And while Messenger is becoming more user-friendly, Instagram, another Meta-owned platform, is focusing on user safety.

Instagram is set to deploy a feature that automatically blurs nudity in direct messages.

This initiative is part of a broader campaign to combat sexual scams and 'image abuse', particularly targeting the safety of teens on the platform.

However, it's worth noting that this feature will not extend to messages sent on Facebook and WhatsApp, also owned by Meta.
Key Takeaways
  • Meta has launched a major update for Facebook Messenger, introducing the ability to send high-definition photos.
  • A new albums feature is being rolled out, allowing users to collaboratively create and share photo and video albums within group chats.
  • File transfer limits have been increased to 100MB in Messenger, offering an alternative to email for sharing large files.
  • Instagram is introducing a feature that automatically blurs nudity in direct messages as a part of efforts to combat image abuse and protect teens.
Have you tried sending HD photos in Messenger yet? What do you think about the Meta’s new features? Share your experiences in the comments below!
 
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Another slight of hand. Announcing one change while slipping another in.
There is an AI feature sitting in both FB and messenger. It's like Google assistant but now is actually inside these sites. Intruding more and more.
 
Do not like using Messenger as is easy to access other persons messages.
Yeah AI is being used too much. We will end up with it running our lives !!!
Also systems like Meta have very weakly controlled computer programs. Is obvious as if they were properly controlled programs, then hackers would have major problems getting into said systems.
Example was the SAP Management Program. If there was a space after a comma in a sentence - then a search programme stopped at the space - personal experience with this in the 70's.
 

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