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AppWizard

March 19, 2026

Google is quietly testing a Discover tab in Gemini, alongside a host of UI changes

The latest beta version of the Google app (17.10.54.sa.arm64) has introduced several updates to the Gemini user interface, including a new "Discover" tab in the sidebar that currently leads to an empty page. The sidebar may be redesigned for a more streamlined layout, featuring a settings shortcut at the bottom. Gemini's "Thinking" responses will now be presented in a bottom sheet format for improved clarity. The sidebar serves as a navigation tool, allowing users to switch between chats and access app sections, with some variations tested appearing unfinished. One version successfully loads chat history and includes minor UI adjustments that align with the web interface design. The Gemini overlay has also been refined to separate input and responses, adding a prominent close button and repositioning the voice output feature. Not all features from the APK teardown may be included in the public release.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Meta Is Shutting Down Messenger.com—Here’s What Users Need to Know

Meta will phase out Messenger.com as a standalone messaging service in April 2026, and the Messenger desktop application will also be discontinued. Users will be redirected to facebook.com/messages to access their conversations. The Messenger mobile app will remain operational, allowing users to continue messaging on mobile devices, and those without a Facebook account can still use the app and retain their chat history. Users can restore chat history across platforms using a PIN.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Meta Is Shutting Down Messenger.com—Here’s What Users Need to Know

Meta will phase out Messenger.com as a standalone platform starting in April 2026, along with the Messenger desktop app. Conversations will be redirected to facebook.com/messages, allowing users to continue messaging through Facebook’s main interface. The Messenger mobile app will remain operational, and users without Facebook accounts can still use it. Chat history can be restored using a PIN. This shift appears to be part of a trend to consolidate platforms and streamline services.

AppWizard

March 6, 2026

Never Lose Your Place: ChatGPT Tests Persistent Memory for Android

The ChatGPT Android app is set to receive an update that introduces persistent memory, allowing users to retain context and seamlessly continue their work after interruptions. This update enhances the app's memory capabilities beyond personal detail recall, focusing on state-awareness. The visual interface will be redesigned, featuring a more prominent “Edit” button that provides tools for direct image modifications, including shortcuts for annotations and a resize feature for social media preparation. Additionally, a “Fun facts” option will be added to user profiles to improve conversational flow, and a new “Generate bio” button will assist users in creating personal descriptions. The navigation sidebar may also be redesigned for a cleaner interface. These features are currently in the experimental phase and may change before public release.

AppWizard

February 23, 2026

Meta to Shut Down Messenger Website in April 2026

Meta Platforms Inc. will officially discontinue the standalone Messenger website in April 2026, as announced on the company's help page. Users will need to use the Messenger mobile app to access the service, particularly those without a Facebook account. Users can restore their chat history using a personal PIN created during data backup, with a reset option available if forgotten. This decision aligns with Meta's trend of closing standalone Messenger desktop applications and aims to reduce operational costs by streamlining services. Messenger, originally launched as Facebook Chat in 2008, became a standalone app in 2011, and features were partially reintegrated into the Facebook app in 2023.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

Meta Will Shut Down Messenger Website, Merge Back with Facebook

Meta will close the Messenger website in April, redirecting users to the messaging feature on Facebook. Users' chat history will be preserved during this transition. The Messenger desktop application for Windows and Mac has already been discontinued. Users can still access Messenger through the mobile application. Meta aims to simplify its services by reducing standalone platforms. Messenger was first introduced as Facebook Chat in 2008, separated in 2014, and will reunite with Facebook in 2023.

AppWizard

February 20, 2026

Messenger web users will be redirected to Facebook.com for chats

Meta will close its standalone Messenger website, messenger.com, in April 2026, redirecting users to facebook.com/messages for web-based messaging. Users without Facebook accounts will lose access to web messaging and must use the Messenger mobile app. Following the discontinuation of Messenger desktop applications for Windows and Mac, web messaging will require a Facebook account login. Users who accessed Messenger via a standalone phone number will be limited to mobile devices. Chat history can be recovered if a backup PIN was created; a reset option is available for forgotten PINs. Meta has communicated these changes through pop-up notifications, and there is user frustration, particularly among those who deactivated their Facebook accounts but used Messenger on the web. The consolidation is part of Meta's strategy to streamline messaging services and reduce operational overhead, following a trend of reintegrating Messenger features back into the Facebook app.

AppWizard

February 20, 2026

Meta Pulls the Plug on Dedicated Messenger Website

Meta plans to discontinue its standalone Messenger website, messenger.com, effective April 15, 2026. Users will still be able to send and receive messages through Facebook on the web or via the Messenger mobile app, with automatic redirection to facebook.com/messages for desktop messaging. The mobile app will remain operational for users without a Facebook account, and chat history can be retained using a PIN number. The decision has disappointed users, especially those who have deactivated their Facebook accounts. Messenger started as Facebook Chat in 2008 and became a standalone app in 2011, but Meta has recently integrated it back into the Facebook app in 2023.

AppWizard

February 20, 2026

Meta to shut Messenger website in April 2026, redirect users to Facebook

Meta will discontinue its standalone Messenger website on April 2026, redirecting users to facebook.com/messages for web-based conversations. The Messenger mobile app will remain available for messaging, but users without a Facebook account will have limited options. Users can retrieve chat history using a PIN from Messenger’s secure backup process, with a reset option available for forgotten PINs. This change follows Meta's previous discontinuation of standalone Messenger desktop applications. The move is part of Meta's strategy to unify its messaging services, having previously separated Messenger from Facebook in 2014 and now reintegrating features back into the core Facebook application. Online reactions have been mixed, with some users frustrated by the transition.

AppWizard

February 20, 2026

Messenger Website Is Shutting Down in April: Here’s What Next for Users

Meta will discontinue the standalone Messenger website on April 2026, following the retirement of the standalone Messenger applications for Mac and Windows in December 2025. Users will still be able to message through Facebook on desktop and via the Messenger app on mobile. After the shutdown, attempts to access the Messenger website will redirect to facebook.com/messages. Users without a Facebook account will only be able to access Messenger through the mobile app. Users can restore chat history using a PIN, which can be reset if forgotten. The decision was revealed by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, and Meta has started notifying users through pop-up notifications. Messenger was originally Facebook Chat in 2008, rebranded to Messenger in 2011, became a standalone service in 2014, and introduced a desktop application in 2020. Despite being one of the top four messaging applications globally, the decision has disappointed users.