Facebook is basically always in the news for some privacy concern or another. In one such case, they—rightfully so—caught a lot of flak last summer when its Messenger Kids app inadvertently allowed ...

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SANTA CLARA -- U.S. regulators say Facebook misled parents and failed to protect the privacy of children using its Messenger Kids app, including misrepresenting the access it provided to app ...

Facebook — the network that paid a $5 billion fine over privacy violations last summer — wants to help teach kids about the lack of privacy on the internet. In a slew of new features to Messenger Kids ...

In today’s digital world, setting screen time boundaries for children is essential. Facebook Messenger Kids offers a Sleep Mode feature, allowing parents to schedule app downtime so kids can focus on ...

Facebook debuted the Messenger Kids over two years ago, with the goal of providing a safe platform for children to stay in touch with friends Initially limited to the United States, the app later ...

Messenger Kids is a messaging and video-call app for children by Facebook, similar to its Messenger but with more protections. The app, which was created in 2017 for children under 13 who cannot have ...

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Facebook’s messaging app for families with children, Messenger Kids, is being updated today with new tools and features to give parents more oversight and control over their kids’ chats. Now, parents ...

A hot potato: It seems like being on the good side of news for Facebook is becoming an exception rather than the rule. Privacy concerns around the company's policies ...

Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. It’s important to keep in touch with friends and family, and Messenger from Facebook is here to help. Yes, you need a Facebook account, but it’s ...