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Instagram ends end-to-end encryption for DMs starting May 2026
technology24 days ago

Instagram ends end-to-end encryption for DMs starting May 2026

Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for direct messages on May 8, 2026, allowing Meta to view message contents when encryption is not enabled. Meta cites low uptake of encrypted DMs and ongoing safety concerns from law enforcement and child-safety groups; users seeking encrypted chats can switch to WhatsApp. Australia has already seen the feature deactivated, and analysts say the move reflects a broader split between social media and messaging, balancing safety and business considerations.

technology27 days ago

Instagram DMs Lose End-to-End Encryption This May

Meta will end end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages on May 8, 2026, affecting only a small subset of opt-in users in select regions. Affected users will be able to export their chats/media before encryption is removed, and those on older app versions may need to update to retrieve conversations. The move follows low adoption of E2E on Instagram and comes amid ongoing privacy vs. safety debates among regulators and advocates; WhatsApp remains Meta’s primary E2E platform, and Meta’s encryption work continues on Messenger. Meta says the removal will happen soon and has faced criticism from privacy advocates.

politics27 days ago

Trump shifts immigration messaging away from 'mass deportations' amid backlash

Politico’s review of Trump administration social media and ads shows the phrase 'mass deportations' has largely dropped since mid-February, as the White House pivots toward targeted enforcement and stronger border security messaging in response to Minneapolis backlash and polling concerns; officials insist policy hasn’t changed, while Republicans remain divided over how aggressively to push immigration enforcement.

Trump’s Iran war messaging wanders as timelines and goals shift
politics1 month ago

Trump’s Iran war messaging wanders as timelines and goals shift

Axios notes that Trump’s Iran war messaging is inconsistent across interviews, briefings, and posts, with evolving timelines (weeks vs. days), fluctuating endgame signals (escalation versus talks), and mixed signals on regime change, leadership selection, and oil policy— even as the White House asserts clear goals to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat, deter terrorism, and dominate the region.

Meta Shuts Down Messenger.com, Moves Web Messaging Into Facebook
technology1 month ago

Meta Shuts Down Messenger.com, Moves Web Messaging Into Facebook

Meta will retire messenger.com and discontinue the Messenger desktop app, with messenger.com no longer available for messaging starting April 2026. Web messaging will move to facebook.com/messages and be integrated into Facebook rather than a standalone Messenger platform, while Messenger remains available on mobile. The move signals Meta’s broader shift toward consolidating messaging across its apps and reducing maintenance across separate tools amid regulatory and strategic considerations.

technology2 months ago

BirdyChat edges into EU WhatsApp interoperability, but practical use is limited

Under the EU's DMA, BirdyChat becomes the first European chat app to be interoperable with WhatsApp for users in the European Economic Area. In practice, WhatsApp’s opt-in requirement and regional limitation mean many users won’t be able to chat cross‑platform, and BirdyChat currently supports only 1:1 chats with group interoperability planned for a later update.

Trump seeks to reclaim immigration narrative as Minnesota chaos unfolds
politics2 months ago

Trump seeks to reclaim immigration narrative as Minnesota chaos unfolds

Trump is privately frustrated that chaotic Minnesota protests are blurring the administration’s immigration crackdown messaging, and aides are plotting new ways to highlight ICE’s work while keeping the policy intact. Some officials push a tougher public enforcement case, while others argue for dialing down tensions with protesters and relying on local cooperation to prevent further chaos. Discussions have even surfaced about the Insurrection Act as a last resort, though it’s not considered likely. The White House insists immigration law will be enforced and the “worst of the worst” criminals removed, amid waning poll support.