Posts with tag Facebook Messenger

Facebook is getting ready for Mother’s Day

Facebook is preparing its own present for the upcoming Mother’s Day. The social network is currently testing several special features for the holiday, including a new reaction and a feature that lets you decorate your messages in the Messenger with flowers. Both features will appear only for a limited time.   The new “flower” reaction…

Facebook introduces group calls to Messenger

Facebook announced today the latest update to its Messenger featuring free group calls. The feature is rolling out over the next 24 hours both to iOS and Android-operated devices. So if you don’t see it just yet, try downloading the app’s latest update. In order to make a group call, you need to choose the…

Facebook Messenger now lets you send Dropbox files

Facebook Messenger now lets you share Dropbox files directly in-app, without you having to switch to one app, copy the link, see that it works and then paste it into the messenger’s chat. Dropbox is now fully integrated into Messenger on both iOS and Android platforms. Users will be able to send photos, videos and…

Facebook introduces video search and codes for finding friends

Facebook introduces video search and codes for finding friends

With Facebook Live now available to all, the company is improving its services further. It has now updated the Search for users to be able to find both streaming and posted videos. The Live videos can also now be found in topics that are Trending on Facebook. You will see the video in the Search…

Check-in to KLM flights with Facebook Messenger

Check-in to KLM flights with Facebook Messenger

A year ago the biggest social network Facebook launched Messenger for Business with the goal of bringing in commerce to the messaging apps. Over this period many businesses have had the opportunity to chat with customers through integrating into the messaging service, including retailers, hotels, Uber, etc. As its latest development, Facebook struck a deal…

Messaging Apps Are Watching US

Messaging Apps Are Watching US

Ever since Edward Snowden made his statement, users who were worried about the safety of their communication are now just plain paranoid. Many users feel as if they’re secretly being watched, and, as a result, they are forced to be on full alert around the clock and keep their personal data under full lockdown. As…

SOMA MESSENGER USERS RECEIVE HOLIDAY UPDATES

SOMA MESSENGER USERS RECEIVE HOLIDAY UPDATES

Recently, we have already posted an article about SOMA Messenger, whose target is to let people communicate without being distracted by secondary features. The app allows users to exchange text and voice messages, communicate via group chats. The updated 1.1.2 version, released on November 18, contains new options. From now on, you can make group…

Not You Too, Facebook! Messenger Offers Paid-For Stickers

Not You Too, Facebook! Messenger Offers Paid-For Stickers

It is no secret that not only do stickers breathe more life into our communication, but they are a source of profit to their owners. Paid stickers and emojis can hardly be considered a surprise anymore. True story: you can find them in almost every communication application out there. Up until now, Facebook’s selflessness managed…

SEND ONCE AND DESTROY: FACEBOOK MESSENGER TESTING NEW FEATURE

SEND ONCE AND DESTROY: FACEBOOK MESSENGER TESTING NEW FEATURE

These days the protection of personal data has turned into a real hell of a problem, so the owners of messaging companies are doing their best to let their users communicate on a better security level. One of the generally recognized leaders in this field – Facebook Messenger – has also taken this path. The…

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: HOW MESSAGING APPS AMASSED 1.4 BILLION USERS

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS: HOW MESSAGING APPS AMASSED 1.4 BILLION USERS

Do all smartphone owners use messaging apps? Market research company eMarketer conducted a study that shows that by the end of 2015 1.4 billion people will actively use instant messaging clients. You’ve probably noticed how often people chat on messaging apps like Snapchat and WhatsApp in the subway or on the bus. You have to…