Facebook and parent company Meta have just announced updates to Messenger's end-to-end encrypted chat feature.
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Up until now, encrypted chats have been a spartan affair, with blank white backgrounds and nothing to up the fun factor, as privacy and security were the priority. This update adds fun new features, such as personalized chat themes. Every color of the rainbow and several unique gradient designs are at your disposal here.
Chat themes aren't the only aspect of the experience getting a makeover, however, as the update brings custom chat emojis and reaction gifs to the party. There's now a full menu of emojis and reactions to choose from.
Other improvements include group profile photos for large chats, link previews, and an active status feature to let people know when you're available. Android users get access to the chat bubble feature, which lets people read and respond to messages while using other apps.
