Facebook releases Web/Mobile Chat feature

Facebook has begun rolling out around the world the feature that indicates if your online friends are using the website or mobile version of the site. The upgrade is said to be part of Facebook’s goal to improve its messaging services.

Source: Tech Crunch

Facebook debuts new features for Messenger on Android

Facebook has started to roll out new features for the Android version of the Messenger app. You will be able to see which one of your contacts use the Messenger app to reach them easier. You can also use the app to send text messages. And it has been updated with a new look that is simple to navigate through.

Liking made easy with Facebook Mobile

Hate getting or giving the “K” reply but don’t have a wordier response? You might warm up to the Like button now integrated in the mobile versions of Facebook. If you take a look at your Facebook iOS and Android apps, you’ll see that one-tap thumbs up button that replaces the Send button when you haven’t typed anything in yet.

It’ll be interesting to see if this feature catches on. Sadly, if you’re using the desktop version, you won’t be able to get in on the liking action.

Canadian Facebook Messenger users on iOS and Android can now make free voice calls

Already using FaceBook Messenger on your Android device in Canada? Well, now you can make voice calls. Already a feature available in the iOS version of the VoIP app for North American users, the voice call feature is currently exclusive to Canada (but will likely become available in the US in the future). Who needs a Facebook phone when all smartphones can make calls using Facebook. Android users can get the app here. iOS users can get their version here.

Source: TechCrunch