Facebook is testing encrypted audio and video calls in Messenger, but some users say 'no thanks'

Facebook could soon enable ‘Secret Conversations’ for audio and video calls. An app researcher discovered evidence that the tech giant is testing encrypted calls in Messenger Facebook first rolled out Secret Conversations to Messenger in 2016, which also includes a timing option for every message thread – allowing users message to self-destruct in a similar way to messages in Snapchat. The social media site has been under fire for collecting years of data on call and text history from its members and some users do not believe Facebook will refrain from listening in on conversations The feature was discovered by Jane Manchun Wong, an app researcher, who is known for finding hidden gems in apps. In a March 6 blog post, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised to rebuild based on six 'privacy-focused' principles: Private interactions Encryption Reducing permanence Safety Interoperability Secure data storage Zuckerberg promised end-to-end encryption for all of its messaging services, which will be combined in a way that allows users to communicate across WhatsApp, Instagram Direct, and Facebook Messenger.