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Facebook’s Messenger Day is Instagram Stories, But for Facebook, Which Owns Instagram

Tim March 9, 2017 8

Facebook has a new feature for Messenger users this week, rolling out to all Android and iOS devices. Called Messenger Day, it allows users to share all their happenings into a Instagram Story-like roll of videos and photos. If this sounds odd, that's because...

T-Mobile Might be Testing RCS Inside Google Messenger (Update)

Tim January 31, 2017 20

According to a number of reddit users and a tweet we have received, T-Mobile appears to be testing RCS (Rich Communication Services) inside of the Google Messenger app with those who signed up with DIGITS. Announced back in early December, DIGITS is T-Mobile's...

Facebook Messenger Now Offering Group Video Chat

Tim December 19, 2016 8

To round out a year full of new features, the Messenger team at Facebook is introducing a group video chat option for all users on Android, iOS and desktop. To sum up the feature, anyone and almost everyone can get into a group video chat simultaneously, with...

Facebook Messenger Intros Native Camera With 3D Effects to Help You Forget About Snapchat

Tim December 15, 2016 6

Facebook Messenger is rolling out a major update for Android, one that brings a native camera experience, meaning faster captures and built-in effects that will have Snapchat running for the hills. Once the app is updated (rolling out globally over the next...

Facebook Messenger Just Became a Complete Mobile Gaming Platform

Tim November 29, 2016 17

In an attempt to overload its messaging service with even more features, Facebook has turned Messenger into a complete cross-platform gaming service. Launching for both Android and iOS, users can begin playing games with friends, and we aren't talking Tic-Tac-...

Facebook Messenger Now Works With Android Auto

Tim November 15, 2016 28

In a new update for Facebook Messenger, the messaging service now works for users of Android Auto, bringing all of your conversations straight to your car's dashboard. With the update, once connected to your car or using Android Auto's new standalone mode,...

Google, Sprint Provide RCS Messaging to Android Users Via Messenger App

Tim November 4, 2016 71

Beginning today, Android users on Sprint will be introduced to RCS (Rich Communications Services) messaging, thanks to the efforts of Google and its Messenger application. With the universal RCS profile, which was created by carriers and other companies to...

Google Messenger’s Latest Big Update Goes Live for All

Kellen November 3, 2016 177

Not to go off on a rant here, but Google's method for issuing updates to its core apps is a complete disaster. These apps constantly get updates, but does Google ever relay what could be new with them? Almost never. The changelogs rarely update. And when they...