Profile codes featureFACEBOOK Sometimes when you meet a friend in person, you want to exchange social media information quickly and efficiently. Messenger Codes helps you to quickly connect with a friend over the app, using a unique marker for each user. Just pull out your Messenger camera and press and hold over a friend’s Messenger […]
Group payment featureFACEBOOK Messenger allows users to easily send money to each other through the app. You can send money using Messenger by tapping on the + icon and then tapping Payments. From there, you simply have to select the recipient and type in the amount. If your credit card or bank account information is […]
Send a balloon emojiFACEBOOK If it is someone’s birthday or anniversary, then you might be interested in sending them a balloon animation. You can do this by opening a chat conversation and sending a balloon emoji. Also, if the person you are talking with in a one-on-one thread on Messenger has a birthday, M, Messenger’s […]
Video recording feature on MessengerFACEBOOK Sometimes sending a video message is much more fun than a text message or a photo. This would be especially fun to use if you are in a long-distance relationship. You can send a quick video by pushing down the shutter circle for 15 seconds or less.
Request a ride through MessengerFACEBOOK Did you know that you can request a ride using Uber or Lyft through Messenger? You can set this up by tapping on the + icon and then by tapping on the Rides icon. After you login using your Uber and Lyft accounts, you can request a ride without having […]
Show Previews menuFACEBOOK If you have notifications turned on for Messenger, then you may want to consider removing the previews for your conversations. This would prevent people from seeing a snippet of your conversation from the notification center of your devices. You can turn off previews by tapping on your profile icon and then toggling […]
React to a messageFACEBOOK You can send a Reaction emoji for any of the messages that you sent or received on Messenger. On mobile devices, simply push down on a message until the Reaction emojis pop up. The Reaction emoji include love, smile, wow, sad, angry, yes and no.
8 Ball PoolFACEBOOK There are a number of games that you can play through Messenger. Some of the games include Words With Friends, Solitaire, PAC-MAN, Space Invaders and 8 Ball Pool. You can play games by tapping on the + icon at the bottom of the screen and tapping on “Games.” You can also play […]
Play basketball on MessengerFACEBOOK You can also challenge your friend to a game of digital basketball. To set up a digital basketball game, simply send the basketball emoji to your friend and then tap on the icon in the conversation. Then you swipe the hoop to attempt a shot. The goal is to make as […]
Messenger LiteFACEBOOK There is a lightweight version of Messenger that is intended for using less data and working in all network conditions. It installs and loads very quickly plus it uses less data. Messenger Lite was designed to work for 2G networks so it is very efficient. And it works on Android 2.3 and up. […]
Calls on MessengerFACEBOOK Messenger has the ability to make group calls. This is especially convenient if you use Messenger for business purposes. You can set up a group call by tapping on the phone icon in a group conversation. You can also now use fun filters and effects while video chatting. Click the star icon […]
Share files on MessengerFACEBOOK Messenger offers a way to transfer files with your friends. You can share files through Messenger on Facebook.com by tapping on the paper clip icon. Or you can drag and drop files using Messenger.com, which works for documents, photos and MP3s.
Messenger on the DesktopFACEBOOK As you probably know, you can use Messenger on smartphones, tablets and in Facebook.com itself. But you may not know that there is a way to use Messenger in a full-screen mode by going to Messenger.com. I especially enjoy using Messenger.com when I am actively involved in multiple conversations at the […]
Create account with phone numberFACEBOOK In the off chance that you do not have a Facebook account, you can still use Messenger. To sign up for Messenger without a Facebook account, you simply have to tap on the button that says you do not have an account. And you will be asked to sign up […]
Spotify extensionFACEBOOK If you have Spotify, then you can share your recently played songs with your Messenger friends. Plus you can collaborate on creating group playlists with your friends. You can set this up by tapping on the + icon and tapping on Spotify under Extensions. Spotify extensionFACEBOOK You will notice the ability to create a […]
Leave Facebook GroupFACEBOOK If your friends are having a group conversation that you no longer want to be a part of, then you can leave the conversation instead of continuing to get updates. To leave the conversation, tap the list of people’s names at the top. Scroll to the bottom of the next screen and […]
Share location on MessengerFACEBOOK While you are talking to a friend, you can send your current location. This feature is especially useful if you are meeting with that friend somewhere and you want to make it easier for them to know when you will be arriving. You can use this feature by tapping on the […]
My Day on MessengerFACEBOOK In March 2017, Messenger added the ability to share your Day. This feature is similar to Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories. Messenger Day allows you to share photos and videos of some noteworthy events that took place throughout your day. The photos and videos will appear in Messenger for 24 hours […]
Emoji menu on Messenger FACEBOOK Emoji do a great job of conveying emotions. What’s better than sending an emoji is sending a larger-sized emoji. You can make emoji larger by pushing down the icon. You will notice that the emoji will increase in size, but it will burst if it gets too large. Once you […]
Customize the color and emoji on MessengerFACEBOOK Messenger allows you to customize the color and emoji for the conversations. You can add a color theme to the conversation by tapping on the name at the top of the window and tapping on Color. In that same menu, you can select the emoji that you want […]
