Starting that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop apps and will be automatically redirected to Facebook’s website to access Messenger. According to an in-app notification and a Messenger help page, Mac users will have 60 days to continue using the app before it is fully deprecated, after which they will be blocked from accessing it. Meta has advised users to delete the app once support ends.

The company is encouraging users to activate secure storage and set up a PIN to preserve their chat history before moving to the web version. Once the transition is complete, messages will remain accessible across platforms. Windows users can alternatively use the Facebook desktop app, while both Windows and Mac users can use Messenger through Facebook.com.

The phase-out comes a year after Meta replaced its native Messenger app with a Progressive Web App in September 2024. The decision to discontinue the desktop apps entirely may prompt backlash from users who rely on the native experience.

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Google is set to elevate the browsing experience on Chrome for Mac and Windows with three innovative AI-powered features.

Writing Helper: Streamlining content creation, the writing helper assists users in crafting emails, business reviews, and forum posts seamlessly.

Tab Organizer: Tired of tab chaos? The Tab Organizer automatically suggests and creates groups for open tabs, simplifying tab management and retrieval.

AI Theme Creator: Embrace personalization with the AI theme creator, enabling users to generate custom themes based on subject, mood, visual style, and color preferences.

These features will be gradually introduced, with the drafting feature making its debut in the next month’s Chrome release. The Tab Organizer and AI Theme Creator will follow suit in the upcoming days.

To access these cutting-edge features, users can sign into Chrome, go to “Settings,” and navigate to the “Experimental AI” page.

However, it’s important to note that these features are currently experimental and won’t be accessible to enterprise and educational customers.

Looking ahead, Google has ambitious plans to enhance Chrome with more AI and ML features in the coming year. A notable addition is the integration of the new AI model Gemini, promising to elevate the web browsing experience to unprecedented heights.

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