sincity Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Facebook Messenger for Android is getting a major update today which brings back SMS support. If you're experiencing déjà vu, it's because Facebook Messenger did support SMS several years ago, but the feature was removed because no one was using it. Hopefully Facebook nailed SMS integration this time so users will find it actually useful. "A lot of Android texting apps didn't keep up with the evolution of messaging, so we felt like we truly had to make Messenger the best SMS client for Android," says Facebook Messenger lead David Marcus. What's different this time around is that Android users will be able to send voice clips, stickers and locations via text. Previously, these features required both parties to have Facebook Messenger installed. While all users will be able to receive SMS messages sent from Facebook Messenger for Android, they won't be able to send back any stickers, voice messages or locations unless they're also using Facebook Messenger. Google Hangouts also supports SMS, but does it in a more integrated way. Hangouts allows users to combine their SMS and Hangouts chats into one unified thread. Facebook Messenger, however, separates SMS and Messenger conversations. SMS conversations are colored purple, while Messenger conversations are blue. This is similar to Apple's iMessage app which shows SMS in green and iMessages in blue. Facebook hopes users will stick with Messenger for all their chat needs by adding more and more features. On top of support for SMS, Facebook Messenger also features chatbots that can help you perform tasks like ordering food or getting a ride. Facebook also removed chat functionality from its mobile website, forcing users to download the Messenger app to continue chatting with friends. The Messenger update is rolling out to Android users in "most countries" starting today so check the Play Store to see if you have it. The OnePlus 3 might finally be a genuine flagship killer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurdich Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Mesenger is good app Im talking with my friends. And im in 1-2 groups its great app I like to play Basketball. Send a emjoy of basketball and click on it IN our group the highest score is 28 i tired to get that but i cant well its good app mesenger all your facebook friends u can see on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrey Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I'll literally never download it, they can't make me. Bye Facebook, you lil shite -,- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KeLFOuTO!r. Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It goes with the strategy to stop internal messages and force messenger's installation a couple of years ago... Let's just hope that this update is not mandatory and can be refused... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrey Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It goes with the strategy to stop internal messages and force messenger's installation a couple of years ago... Let's just hope that this update is not mandatory and can be refused... Oh it is mandatory. They wont let me see messages anymore, just redirects me to the store asking to download the app. I kept my account last 3 years only because I get info about my studies from there and majority of it is from there > It's been boring and stupid for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KeLFOuTO!r. Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Oh it is mandatory. They wont let me see messages anymore, just redirects me to the store asking to download the app. I kept my account last 3 years only because I get info about my studies from there and majority of it is from there > It's been boring and stupid for years. Then it really sucks, cause we would just become hostages and provide them more personal data. It still seems to work normally for me, but I will severely think about switching to another chat tool if they try to force me too. And potentially close my FB, even if it's really useful to stay in touch with alot of people around the world that I got friend with on internet for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBunny Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I will give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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