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Everything that mattered at Facebook's developer conference
By Michelle Fitzsimmons published
Updated Facebook had a lot to share during F8 2015. We pick out the important stuff.
Facebook forcing us to download Messenger is a brilliant move
By Scott Alexander published
Opinion Facebook is forcing users to use a separate app for chat, and it's the best thing you never asked for.
Facebook apps to kill chat, throw users into standalone Messenger's arms
By Michelle Fitzsimmons published
Facebook is shuttering messaging within its mobile apps, instead requiring people to use the Messenger app.
Facebook Messenger on Windows and Firefox will be no more March 3
By Kevin Lee published
Sign of the times? Facebook is shuttering two desktop apps, probably because no one is using them.
Babbling Google memo points to more Babel features
By Michelle Fitzsimmons published
Following some snaps sent our way earlier this week, a few more elements of Google's chat revamp have hit the web.
Blab away: Google Babble might unify scattered messaging services
By JR Bookwalter published
Google is reportedly preparing to bring all of its chat services together with a talkative solution called Babble.
Messenger says final farewell as Skype takes over in April
By Scott Nichols published
Microsoft puts the last nail in Messenger's coffin in preparation for the mass migration to Skype.
Facebook gets talking by enabling free VoIP for iPhone owners
By Luke Brown published
Previously only available in test markets, Facebook rolled out free calls over Wi-Fi to all iOS owners with the Messenger app.
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