Meta finally updates Messenger to allow sharing larger files

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For far too long, a file size limit of 10MB has been in place -- a limit that is way out of line with modern file sizes (although it was higher for some users).

Despite the popularity of WhatsApp and other messaging apps, Meta’s Messenger (or Facebook Messenger) maintains an incredibly healthy userbase.

But Meta has just addressed an issue that has irked users for a long time: the size of file attachments.

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Author / Journalist: Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: Facebook File Sharing Article Meta Social Media Gaming Social Messenger Facebook Messenger WhatsApp

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Published On: 2025-04-14 @ 08:58:23 (1 days ago)

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