Newly released data from Kaspersky has shown the prevalence of phishing on messenger apps - and which ones are being the hardest hit. FULL STORY >

rAInbow is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to chat with users and provide accurate information on domestic violence. FULL STORY >

Mastercard Launches Masterpass QR bot for Messenger to enable Nigerian businesses to set up digital money accounts and accept QR payments. FULL STORY >

ZAGG, a global leader in accessories that empower mobile lifestyles, today introduced the Rugged Messenger wireless keyboard for the new 10.5-inch Apple iPad Pro. FULL STORY >

The social media company has confirmed plans to expand beta testing on home screen ads in Facebook Messenger. FULL STORY >

South African market will benefit from enhanced, interactive platform technology, says creators Stream.Digital and Creative Media Works. FULL STORY >

Facebook has selected 60 finalists from the hundreds of entries it received from across the Middle East and Africa for the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. FULL STORY >

If you open up Facebook Messenger, you'll soon be able to play some Instant Games. FULL STORY >

The scaled down version of Facebook's Messenger app is now making its way to a further 132 countries. FULL STORY >

Facebook is asking developers across the Middle East and Africa to create innovative bots in the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. FULL STORY >

Facebook appears to be taking the lessons learned from its failed standalone Rooms app and integrate them into a new feature in its messaging platform called Messenger Rooms. FULL STORY >

To mark passing the 900 million monthly user mark, Facebook has rolled out a few worthwhile business-focused features for its Messenger app. FULL STORY >

After making enhancements to its Messenger app over the past year, Facebook is now testing out SMS and multiple user features. FULL STORY >

As a new component integrated into its Messenger app, reports say Facebook is testing out a new digital assistant, Moneypenny, with a view to compete with Chinese rival services. FULL STORY >

As Facebook aims to amp up the level of offerings for its Messenger service, the social media company just announced the rollout of free video calling to rival that of Skype. FULL STORY >