Facebook updates Messenger for Windows Phone

Facebook is playing catch up with its Messenger app for Windows Phone and has brought some nifty features already available on Android and iOS. Some of the new capabilities include the ability to share photos directly after shooting and the Groups tab. This tab lets users create, manage, and talk to multiple people at the same time. You can also pin groups to the Start screen for easier access to them. You can download Facebook Messenger here.

Source: The Next Web

Facebook introduces video and faster selfie uploads to Messenger

Facebook is ready to take on Snapchat with the new features the company is introducing to its Messenger app. The messaging app now lets you share videos and improves upload speeds for photos. Video uploading wasn’t previously available for Messenger but now you can both send and watch clips in-line. You can’t record videos in the app though. But you can upload selfies and other photos quicker. Facebook Messenger now even lets you download stickers the person you’re chatting with uses with a long press on the sticker until the download starts. The update is rolling out for iOS today and will come to Android within the week.

Source: TechCrunch

Facebook to pull plug on chat feature on mobile

Facebook wants chatting to be a standalone experience on its Messenger app. The social network is officially pulling the plug on the chat feature in the next couple of weeks. If you want to continue chatting with your Facebook friends, now is the time to download the Messenger app. If your device can’t run the app, then you are going to have to use the mobile site.

Source: Engadget

Facebook Messenger introduces groups and message forwarding to iOS

Facebook has released a new update for its iOS app that allows you to group contacts and send messages to them en masse. The update is perfect for organizing meetups or even just spamming your favorite people. Users can now also forward messages and photos to other people who aren’t included in your conversation. Of course, you can expect the usual stability fixes and speed improvements.

Source: Engadget