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December 15, 2025

Meta shutting down Facebook Messenger app on these devices today

Meta will discontinue the Messenger app for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac starting Monday, December 15. Users will be redirected to the Facebook desktop app or the Messenger website for messaging. Chat history will be preserved if 'secure storage' is activated, and users are advised to enable it and set up a PIN before transitioning to the web version.

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October 19, 2025

Facebook is shutting down one of its popular messaging apps, but WhatsApp fans don’t need to panic

Meta will retire its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and Mac desktops on December 15, 2025. Users will still be able to access Messenger via web browsers at Facebook.com or Messenger.com. After receiving an in-app notification, users will have 60 days to continue using the desktop app before being blocked from it. Meta recommends users delete the app after this period. WhatsApp's desktop app will remain available. Users can preserve their chat history by enabling secure storage and setting up a PIN before transitioning to the web version. After the transition, conversations will remain accessible across all platforms. Users without a Facebook account will be directed to Messenger.com for messaging.

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October 17, 2025

Meta is Killing Messenger’s Mac app. Here’s what to do next

Meta is discontinuing the Messenger application for Mac, directing users to the web version for messaging. New downloads of the app have been halted, and existing users will have approximately 60 days before the app is fully deprecated. Users will receive an in-app notification about this change, and after the 60-day period, access to the app will be blocked. Meta advises users to enable secure storage and set up a PIN to safeguard chat history before transitioning to the web version. Users are encouraged to back up important data and adapt their workflows accordingly.

AppWizard

October 17, 2025

Meta Messenger desktop apps reach end of life in December

Meta is discontinuing its standalone Messenger desktop applications for Windows and Mac, with the shutdown scheduled for December 15. Users will be redirected to the Facebook website to access Messenger after this date. In-app notifications will inform users about the transition, and Mac users will have a 60-day grace period to continue using the app post-notification. Meta encourages users to delete the application, as it will no longer be usable after the grace period. For Windows users, the Facebook desktop application is recommended as a substitute, and both platforms can use the web interface on Facebook. To preserve chat history, Meta advises users to enable secure storage and set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

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September 23, 2025

OpenAI’s latest GPT-5 integrated into Korea’s top mobile chat app KakaoTalk

OpenAI Inc. is launching its generative AI platform, GPT-5, on KakaoTalk starting in October. This was announced by Kakao Corp. CEO Chung Shina at the company's annual developers conference. The integration of GPT-5 into KakaoTalk is the first result of the partnership between Kakao and OpenAI established in February. A new ChatGPT tab will be added to the KakaoTalk interface, allowing approximately 50 million users to access OpenAI’s model without a separate download. Users will be able to process and generate text and images for sharing within chatrooms. Kakao also plans to launch Kakao Agent, an AI-powered assistant that connects users to various services in its ecosystem, including gift sending, Kakao Map, reservations, and music streaming. Kakao has created PlayMCP, a platform for developers to create AI service tools. South Korea has the highest number of paid ChatGPT users outside the U.S.

AppWizard

September 23, 2025

KakaoTalk gets biggest upgrade yet with ChatGPT

Kakao is integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into its KakaoTalk messenger app, starting in October, allowing users to access the AI directly within the chat tab without a separate app. This integration aims to enhance user experience by connecting various Kakao services like reservations and music streaming in a conversational format. The initiative is part of a broader digital strategy to improve user engagement and create new monetization options amid declining user activity. KakaoTalk has around 49.1 million monthly active users but faces competition from platforms like YouTube and Instagram. The company seeks to unify services under an intelligent assistant framework, although there are concerns about alienating older users with significant interface changes. Analysts suggest that merely adding AI may not be enough to reverse engagement declines; Kakao needs to offer innovative experiences beyond messaging to attract a wider audience.

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September 9, 2025

Internal revelations have emerged that Meta has neglected its messenger application ‘WatsApp’ even t..

Meta allegedly overlooked a significant security vulnerability in its messaging application, WhatsApp, as revealed by former WhatsApp security director Ataullah Baik, who has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Northern California. Baik claims that numerous employees had unrestricted access to sensitive user data and that the company failed to address over 100,000 daily account hacking incidents. He alleges that he reported these concerns to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and faced retaliation, leading to his termination in February. Meta has denied Baik's claims, stating he was laid off due to underperformance. Additionally, four current and former employees testified before the U.S. Congress, alleging that Meta minimized research on risks to children on its virtual reality platform, "Horizon Worlds." Reports indicate that Meta's legal team instructed employees to avoid gathering data related to minors or to downplay risks. Former employee Frances Haugen previously revealed that Facebook prioritized profit over user safety, aware of the negative impact of its algorithms on adolescents' mental health. Internal documents also showed features aimed at young children, prompting a response from 44 U.S. attorneys general to prevent exploitation by AI.

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August 29, 2025

TRIOOH debuts in Indian OOH market with multi-city messenger app rollout

TRIOOH, an out-of-home advertising agency, executed a large-scale campaign for a leading messenger application across multiple cities in India, including Delhi NCR, Lucknow, Patna, Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh Tri-City, and Jaipur. The campaign was conducted over 16 days at more than 150 high-impact sites, achieving extensive visibility and citywide coverage. TRIOOH integrated a live campaign dashboard with its proprietary monitoring app, allowing real-time access to site images and audience analytics. Anuj Bhandari, Co-Founder & CEO of TRIOOH, emphasized the agency's focus on transparency and client satisfaction through innovative solutions. The campaign's success positions TRIOOH as a strong competitor in India's OOH advertising market.

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June 20, 2025

Russia prepares to get rid of WhatsApp and possibly Telegram

On June 10, the Russian Parliament passed legislation to establish a new messenger application called Max, developed by VK, aimed at integrating state services. Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev announced that VK has created a "fully Russian messenger" that matches or exceeds foreign counterparts. The app will enable users to utilize electronic signatures for document signing, verify identity, age, and eligibility for benefits, and will be required for educational services and communication in schools. It may shift user behavior away from popular Western apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app is compared to China's WeChat, offering messaging, social networking, search, and payment systems. Concerns exist that it may mirror WeChat's issues with censorship and surveillance, especially given VK's past collaborations with Russian authorities.