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Flyperlink Brings Floating Web Browsing to Your Android Device

Tim February 2, 2016

Flyperlink, an app available for download on Google Play, brings Chat Head-like web browsing straight to your phone. When skimming through links on your device, whether it be on Twitter or through Google Now, Flyperlink can pop up these webpages in individual...

Facebook to Remove Chat Out of Main App, Forcing Users to Download Messenger

Tim April 9, 2014

Android and iOS users, you are all about to get Zuck'd. Plans revealed today, show that Facebook is officially removing all chat-based messaging services out of the official application, opting instead to have the standalone Facebook Messenger app be the place...

Floating Touch is Like Chat Heads But With Quick Toggles, App Shortcuts, and Other Tools

Kellen July 8, 2013

Facebook Home may be a massive bust in our eyes, but if there was one innovation that came out of that project, it's pretty clear that it was Chat Heads. We've already seen an app called Floating Notifications mimic the functionality by surfacing as a way to...

Floating Notifications Brings ChatHeads Functionality Without the Need of a ROM

Tim May 20, 2013

If you have been looking for a Chat Heads-like notification center, but don't find yourself comfortable with the custom ROM flashing, then you will be happy to hear that a standalone application is currently being developed called, Floating Notifications. The...

Paranoid Android to Introduce New Multi-Windowing Chat Head-like Feature in Upcoming Alpha Build

Tim April 30, 2013

Details are still scarce as to what exactly is going on, but there are plenty of teasers on Google+ and YouTube taking place, showing proof of concept for a new "multi-window" feature that is to be baked into the Paranoid Android ROM. Please allow me to try...

Facebook Pages Manager Receives Update, Adds External Link Support and More

Eric April 23, 2013

Managers of a Facebook Page take note, because today, the Pages Manager app for Android has been updated. If you are someone who loves to keep their pages updated on the go, today's update will certainly be welcome with its new features. You can now share...

Facebook Messenger App Updated, Chat Heads Available For All

Tim April 12, 2013

Initially, since Facebook Home is said to only be compatible with about five devices, we figured it would be the same for the Chat Head feature as well. As most know, Chat Heads is the only part of the Home experience we are really excited about, so to see...

Ninja SMS, Brings Chat Head-like Texting Feature to All Android Phones

Tim April 10, 2013

When I walked away from Facebook's press event last week, there was one thing I was truly excited for - Chat Heads. They allow for users to chat with friends over any application that is currently in use on your device. It removes the need to choose between a...