The latest new features include disappearing messages, which allow you to set your chats to disappear after seven days, and new custom wallpapers to brighten up your chats. It also supports GIFs and Snapchat-like editing features for fun. One of the things that is so attractive about this app, other than its massive popularity, is the addition of end-to-end encryption for privacy and security, though it is owned by Meta (Facebook).

The setup requires you to grant access to your contacts so the app can automatically populate your contact list. You can also make video and voice calls, and the app supports group voice and video calls with up to eight people. You can chat and share things like your location, photos, documents, and contacts. One of the most-used messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp is very easy to set up, and it’s free. The hope is that the new home page will make it quicker for you to send a message to your favorite contacts and that, if you see that one of your friends is celebrating a birthday, you’ll shoot them a message and strike up a conversation. The current Messenger home page just shows a list of all of your conversations, so this new-look home page aims to be a bit more informative and helpful. This refreshed home page is now rolling out, so if you don’t already have it in your Messenger app, you should see it soon.

Finally, you’ll be shown a few of your friends that are currently online, followed by your other recent messages. With the refreshed home page, you’ll see a few of your recent conversations first, then a Favorites section with a scrolling list of contacts, then a Birthdays section that’ll let you quickly wish your buddies a Happy Birthday. Days after rolling out SMS support in its Android app, Facebook Messenger today is gaining another major new feature.įacebook Messenger is getting a new home page that aims to make it easier for you to start up a conversation.

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