Facebook Messenger introduces free calls on Android
Last week Facebook released a new update to its messaging application to show its interest and independence regarding its recent purchase ofWhatsApp Thus, Facebook Messenger continued to grow in functions with shortcuts to group chats more used by the user. Some news that addressed the version of iOS while the same was expected in AndroidThe surprise is that, in the update for this platform, the innovations have been more notable.
In this way Facebook Messenger for Android, which reaches the number of version 4.0 , it has other important improvements in addition to this screen where anchoring group chats A place that gives the option of always keeping in a visible place the favorite conversations to continue them at any time without getting lost or mixing with other chats on the same screen. A new addition to the free calls via the Internet or the possibility of using direct accessto other conversations. We explain it in detail below.
The most striking function of this new version of Facebook Messenger is undoubtedly the possibility of performing free calls over the internet. A feature that was in the testing phase and now lands on devices with operating system Android To use this feature you only have to to access any conversation and locate the phone icon in the upper right corner of the conversation. Simply clicking on said button starts the call, as long as it is possible with the receiving user. These are calls through the network, so they do not involve any additional cost Of course, keep in mind that if they are not made through a connection WiFi it is possible to consume the data of the Internet rate and incur expenses In addition , it must be taken into account that the user receiver also has this function, otherwise a message warns of the impossibility of establishing contact using this type of calls.
Another extra feature offered by Facebook Messenger on Android is the ability to create shortcuts to the desired conversations. That is, place icons on the home screen to quickly access a specific chat. Something very similar to what has already been seen in WhatsApp In addition, it is now possible to resend messagesto other users much more comfortably. All you have to do is make a long press on the message and select the option Forward, appearing at the the list of contacts to choose any of them.
In short, a more interesting update than what was glimpsed in what was seen for iOS And it is that Facebook kept a couple of aces up the sleeve for the version of AndroidThis new version 4.0 of Facebook Messenger is now available for download via Google PlayAs always, it's completely free
