Facebook today announced a number of new security features for Messenger, and chief among them is a new App Lock feature. This, essentially, will keep your messages private even if someone else gains ...

Take this simple precaution to keep your chats private. Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac Facebook Messenger’s new App Lock feature lets you add an extra layer of security to the popular chat app.

Facebook may now be better known for violating the privacy of its users but it doesn't want anyone else from doing the same. All your best efforts to set all the privacy options on Facebook are all ...

A HUGE Facebook Messenger update lets you lock your app – and adds brand new privacy tricks. The feature means nosy pals or partners won’t be check up on your ...

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Facebook today announced enhanced privacy and security features for Messenger on iOS, including a new "App Lock" feature. With this enabled, Facebook Messenger will require Face ID or Touch ID ...

You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Do you want to be extra sure that no one is peeping your Facebook Messenger chats when you're away from ...