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# Facebook Messenger

All time
# Cyber Security
Most people at risk of fraud or hacking through messaging apps, researchers say
Only 14% of people studied were securing their messaging apps properly.
# Thumbs Down
Facebook needs to get rid of that ridiculous blue thumb, right now
THE BLUE THUMB OF DOOM.
# Popularity contest
Facebook Messenger has joined an exclusive club on Android
The app has been downloaded one billion times on the Google Play store.
# platform
The reason why Facebook wanted people to get Messenger is now clearer
It’s now a platform, and Facebook has big plans for it.
# Money Money Money
Facebook Messenger's new money-transfer idea faces a number of problems
It has a long way to go before it becomes the norm.
# TechGuide
Use Facebook Messenger often? Here are some features that will come in handy
Despite the criticisms, Facebook Messenger has a number of handy features that you may not be aware of.
# Money Money Money
Facebook Messenger could soon allow you to send money to your friends
A hidden payments service was found in the current version of Facebook’s messaging app, allowing users to transfer cash via debit card.
# Obsession
Turns out Irish adults are quite addicted to Snapchat
The app sees 63% of its users checking the app daily, a usage rate that’s only surpassed by Facebook.
# terms and conditions apply
Here's what you need to know about the concerns over Facebook's Messenger app
People are not happy about the ‘insidious’ terms and conditions. But should you be worried?
# Facebook
Facebook’s latest venture: merging your email with your texts
The Facebook Messenger app, to be launched in the coming hours, will merge your text message inbox with your Facebook one.