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Facebook Announces Messenger 4 Update With Focus on Simplicity and Less Tabs

Tim October 23, 2018

Facebook has an all new Messenger app, rolling out to all users over the next few weeks. I feel like we've heard this before, but Facebook mentions this update is focused on simplicity, ease of navigation, and is "created with you in mind." For what's new, it'...

Ads Coming Soon to Facebook Messenger’s Home Screen

Tim July 11, 2017 16

According to a report from VentureBeat, after what must've been a successful beta test in Australia and Thailand, Facebook is to roll out advertisements on the Facebook Messenger home screen, the same kind of targeted ads you currently find on your News Feed....

Facebook Messenger Brings Filters, Crap Ton of Emoji to Video Chats

Tim June 26, 2017 3

It seems that each day brings new features for Facebook Messenger, with the latest being specifically for the video chat function. In this update, Facebook is baking in a lot of emoji goodness, as well as filters when you and friends are video chatting with...

Facebook Messenger Rolls Out Instant Games to Users Worldwide

Tim May 2, 2017 8

Instant Games for Facebook Messenger is beginning to rollout worldwide, bringing plenty of gaming action to you and your friends. With the update, you can find turn-based games, leaderboards, and even tournaments to play in. Detailed back at F8, Instant Games...

Facebook Details New Features for Messenger at F8, Includes Discovery Tab and Smarter AI

Tim April 19, 2017 13

Facebook's F8 conference kicked off this week, and with it, many changes were announced for Messenger. As you may have noticed over the past couple of years, Messenger is much more than just a messaging app these days. You can play games with friends, pay...

Request Money From Multiple People With Group Payment Support in Facebook Messenger

Tim April 11, 2017 9

You just went out with a group of friends, paid for a few of their drinks, and now it's time to get paid back. With Group Payments now supported via Facebook Messenger, hitting up all of your friends at the same time for cash isn't too awkward at all. In...

Facebook Messenger Now Has Live Location, Just Like Google Maps

Tim March 27, 2017 14

In a recent update for Google Maps, users gained the ability to share a live location. In an update for Facebook Messenger, that same feature is now available. With the update, available for Android and iOS, users can share their real-time position on a map...

Facebook Messenger Update Brings Message Reactions and Mentions

Tim March 23, 2017 18

An update is headed out for users of Messenger, bringing Reactions for messages, plus Mentions for when you're inside a group chat. Facebook wants to provide a more fun and useful experience inside Messenger, and with Reactions, that's what you will get. Once...