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December 30, 2025

Users confused by sudden terms of use update at Vietnam’s most popular messaging app Zalo

Thanh Hung, a sales employee in Ho Chi Minh City, was prompted to accept new terms of service on Zalo, a messaging platform, under the threat of account deletion. He accepted without reading the details due to urgency. Thanh Tuan from Hanoi also faced a similar situation, expressing concern over potential hidden clauses and opting to decline the new terms, risking account deletion in 45 days. Zalo, with over 80 million users, updated its terms on December 26, introducing a comprehensive user agreement and a separate agreement for its social network. Users can either accept all terms or decline specific services. The sudden notification has led to discussions among users, with some feeling pressured to agree. The update is seen as a response to the upcoming Law on Protection of Personal Data, which imposes penalties for violations. Key changes in the terms include a distinction between the messaging platform and the social network, a definition of "user content," and the introduction of Zalo ID for enhanced security. Zalo states that data collection serves its business operations.

AppWizard

December 18, 2025

What replaced secret conversations? Is Messenger encrypted?

Facebook Messenger has discontinued its “secret conversations” feature as part of its transition to default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for eligible one-on-one chats. E2EE now protects personal messages and media shared within those conversations, including audio and video calls, while standard encryption is still used for business chats, Marketplace messages, and community chats. E2EE on Messenger utilizes the Signal Protocol for message encryption and the Labyrinth Protocol for encrypting messaging history across devices. Users can verify E2EE status by checking chat settings and can manage their E2EE conversations through the app's privacy settings. Disappearing messages remain available, and while Messenger shares E2EE features with WhatsApp and Signal, it currently applies this encryption solely to personal, one-on-one chats.

AppWizard

December 11, 2025

Why Facebook Messenger says “this chat is no longer active”

A recent update to Facebook Messenger has caused users to lose access to long-standing conversations, displaying a warning that states, “This chat is no longer active,” and redirecting them to a different encrypted thread. Users have reported that they can still view past messages but cannot reply, react, or forward content, effectively turning conversations into archives. This change is part of Meta's initiative to make end-to-end encryption the default for Messenger, which was announced in 2023. When two chats exist with the same contact—one regular and one encrypted—users must choose which chat remains active, archiving the other. Users have expressed confusion and concern over this abrupt transition, despite the privacy benefits of default encryption.

AppWizard

October 23, 2025

Controversial dating safety apps Tea and TeaOnHer booted from Apple App Store

Apple has removed the women's safety app Tea and its male counterpart TeaOnHer from the App Store due to failure to meet content moderation and user privacy standards. The decision follows a cyberattack that exposed sensitive user information and concerns about security vulnerabilities in both apps. Apple cited non-compliance with its App Review Guidelines and Developer Code of Conduct. While both apps are no longer available on Apple's platform, they remain accessible on the Android app store.

AppWizard

October 22, 2025

Meta rolls out warnings to help protect older WhatsApp and Messenger users from scams

Online scams are evolving, particularly on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger, with older individuals being especially vulnerable. In response, Meta is implementing new warning systems in its messaging applications during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to encourage users to be cautious. On WhatsApp, users will receive warnings when attempting to share their screens with unknown contacts during video calls, aimed at preventing sensitive information disclosure. Meta is also promoting Security Checkup and Privacy Checkup tools, along with encouraging the use of Passkeys to enhance security. For Messenger, Meta is testing advanced scam detection features that alert users about potential scams from new contacts and allow users to submit messages for AI reviews. Users will receive details on identified scams and suggested actions. Meta is collaborating with various organizations, including the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center, to combat fraud targeting older adults and share resources for investigations. Additionally, Meta has partnered with Match Group to dismantle fraudulent Facebook Groups posing as dating support services. They have provided tips for older adults to avoid scams, including being cautious with unsolicited communications, consulting trusted individuals before acting, and using official customer service channels for assistance.

AppWizard

September 11, 2025

Facebook is Getting Rid of Community Chats

Facebook will soon discontinue its group chat feature, Community Chats, due to low user engagement. Launched in 2022, the feature aimed to facilitate discussions among group members through Messenger but did not attract the expected interest. Users generally prefer to engage within the Facebook environment rather than extending discussions to other platforms. This decision follows the discontinuation of Facebook's audio discussion rooms in 2023 for similar reasons. The trend indicates that Facebook group members favor interactions that occur within the app rather than through separate messaging alerts. Additionally, there seems to be a cultural difference in user preferences, with Western users favoring separate applications for specific purposes compared to audiences in Asia.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

4 steps to join a Facebook group on Android devices

Facebook groups serve as platforms for individuals to connect and collaborate based on shared interests. To join a Facebook group, users should open the Facebook app, use the search bar to enter relevant keywords, switch to the 'Groups' tab to filter results, and browse through group options before clicking 'Join' on a group that interests them.