In the United States, Facebook Messenger is testing a new ‘Split Payments’ feature

In the United States, Facebook Messenger is testing a new ‘Split Payments’ feature

Facebook Messenger announced today that it is beginning to test a new “Split Payments” feature that allows users to split the cost of bills and expenses via the app. According to the company, the new feature is a “free and quick” way to manage finances through Messenger. The new feature will be available to US…

Facebook Messenger Introduces New AR Group Effects for Video Calls and Rooms

Facebook Messenger Introduces New AR Group Effects for Video Calls and Rooms

Facebook is rolling out a new Group Effects feature on Messenger video calls and Messenger Rooms. Group Effects bring new AR filters and effects that can be applied to everyone on a video call, at the same time. These Group Effects will be rolled out soon to Instagram, Facebook says. The social media giant says…

Facebook Messenger, Instagram Get Cross-App Group Chat Feature, Group Typing Indicators, More

Facebook Messenger, Instagram Get Cross-App Group Chat Feature, Group Typing Indicators, More

Facebook has announced a set of new features to enhance integration between Instagram and Messenger. The new features include cross-app group communication, new group typing indicators, and polls on Instagram DMs (direct messages). The cross-app group feature chat allows people to start group chats between their Instagram and Messenger contacts, while with the group typing…