infinix flip

Home » Facebook announces Desktop app, more features for Messenger

Facebook announces Desktop app, more features for Messenger

Written By Vaughn Chua
Published • May 2nd, 2019
MobileNews
1

Facebook’s annual developer conference called F8 2019 brings new updates and innovations to the company’s whole social media platform. This year, Mark Zuckerberg started the event by stating that they will now lean towards a privacy-focused system in Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook itself.

Asha Sharma, Director of Messenger Consumer Product, stated that the new products and features for Messenger will help create closer ties with consumers, businesses, and developers. Here are the following feats announced:

Re-building the architecture of Messenger to make the download size smaller and faster. Asha stated that the new app will take less than 30MB instead of over a hundred. It will roll out later this year
Users can discover and watch videos from Facebook with friends or family in real time. They will be able to share a video from the Facebook app on Messenger.
A Messenger Desktop App will be rolled out later this year that you can download on both Windows and MacOS. It will most likely have the same features as the mobile app with some changes in the interface.
There will be a dedicated space or tab in the Messenger app where you can discover stories and messages with your closest friends and family members. You can also share snippets from your “My Day” and choose who can see what you post.
Messenger will have an “add lead generation templates” to Ads Manager where the business can create an ad that leads people into answering a simple Q&A to learn more about them.

Majority of these features will roll out this year with no specific date yet. Watch the full Day 1 keynote here:

F8 2019F8 developers conference 2019facebookfacebook f8 2019MessengerMessenger Desktop appMessenger privacyMessenger updates

Vaughn is your go-to person when it comes to comparing gadgets especially smartphones. He's also a gamer by heart and the "Hackerman" of the team.

Day 2 of Facebook’s F8 2019 Conference includes talks on AI and AR/VR

Facebook Dark Mode for web coming soon

One Comment

Harry Liu says:

6 years ago

What’s the difference between the upcoming desktop apps and the ones already available in the Microsoft Store?
- Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

cherry aqua series x yugatech

honor x yugatech

Latest Review

OPPO Find X8 Pro Review

OPPO Find X8 Pro Review

OPPO Find X8 Review

OPPO Find X8 Review

vivo V40 Lite 5G review

vivo V40 Lite 5G review

Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 Review

Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 Review

TP-Link Archer BE900 | BE2400 Quad Band WiFi 7 Router

TP-Link Archer BE900 | BE2400 Quad Band WiFi 7 Router

TP-Link Archer GE800 | BE19000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router Review

TP-Link Archer GE800 | BE19000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Gaming Router Review

VIEW ALL

Latest Guide

List of 31 Gadgets Launched in the Philippines (October 2024)

List of 31 Gadgets Launched in the Philippines (October 2024)

List of 36 Gadgets Launched in the Philippines (September 2024)

List of 36 Gadgets Launched in the Philippines (September 2024)

Free Samsung Phones you can get under Globe GPlans

Free Samsung Phones you can get under Globe GPlans

Smartphones Under ₱10K (Php10,000) | Q3 2024

Smartphones Under ₱10K (Php10,000) | Q3 2024

Smartphones under ₱25K (Php 25,000) | Q3 2024

Smartphones under ₱25K (Php 25,000) | Q3 2024

Smartphones under ₱35K (Php35,000) | Q3 2024

Smartphones under ₱35K (Php35,000) | Q3 2024

VIEW ALL

YugaAuto

The Kia Carnival Turbo HEV is finally in the Philippines

The Kia Carnival Turbo HEV is finally in the Philippines

BYD Seal 5 DM-i is the newest hybrid on the block, and it’s starting price is a cool PHP 948,000

BYD Seal 5 DM-i is the newest hybrid on the block, and it’s starting price is a cool PHP 948,000

Hyundai introduces IONIQ 9 full-size EV SUV

Hyundai introduces IONIQ 9 full-size EV SUV

Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X launched with new engine and transmission

Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X launched with new engine and transmission

YugaMoto

Hatasu Launches Aya E-Bike in the Philippines, Starting at Just ₱36,990

Hatasu Launches Aya E-Bike in the Philippines, Starting at Just ₱36,990

BSB Junrose Adds Germany’s Leading Motor Oil Brand Liqui Moly to Its Lineup

BSB Junrose Brings Tokico by Hitachi Astemo’s Automotive Precision to the Philippines

BSB Junrose Brings Tokico by Hitachi Astemo’s Automotive Precision to the Philippines

iMotor Thunder Electric Scooter now in the Philippines

iMotor Thunder Electric Scooter now in the Philippines

YugaGaming

GTA III and Vice City to Exit Netflix Games in December

GTA III and Vice City to Exit Netflix Games in December

Bandai Namco Online to Merge With Parent Company Amid Financial Struggles

Bandai Namco Online to Merge With Parent Company Amid Financial Struggles

Metafictional Horror Game Among Ashes Set for December Launch

Metafictional Horror Game Among Ashes Set for December Launch

Donkey Kong Land Swings Onto Nintendo Switch Online

Donkey Kong Land Swings Onto Nintendo Switch Online

AskYuga

Will the Redmi Note 12 Series get HyperOS update? – AskYuga #40

Will the Redmi Note 12 Series get HyperOS update? – AskYuga #40

Budget Phone with 5G, AMOLED display under ₱12K? – AskYuga #39

Budget Phone with 5G, AMOLED display under ₱12K? – AskYuga #39

Buying an old Android phone: does Android version matter? – AskYuga #38

Xiaomi 14 Series release date in PH? – AskYuga #37

Xiaomi 14 Series release date in PH? – AskYuga #37

Facebook announces Desktop app, more features for Messenger » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

YugaTech.com is the largest and longest-running technology site in the Philippines. Originally established in October 2002, the site was transformed into a full-fledged technology platform in 2005.

Tech Guides

How to transfer, withdraw money from PayPal to GCash

Prices of Starlink satellite in the Philippines

Install Google GBox to Huawei smartphones

Pag-IBIG MP2 online application

How to check PhilHealth contributions online

How to find your SIM card serial number

How to check BIR TIN online

Globe, PLDT, Converge, Sky: Unli fiber internet plans compared

10 biggest games in the Google Play Store

LTO periodic medical exam for 10-year licenses

Netflix codes to unlock hidden TV shows, movies

Best-selling phones of all time

New Metro Manila telephone prefix numbers

Top Mobile Brands

Apple, Asus, Cherry Mobile, Huawei, LG, Nokia, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Infinix Mobile, Pocophone, Honor, iPhone, OnePlus, Tecno, Realme, HTC, Gionee, Kata, IQ00, Redmi, Razer, CloudFone, Motorola, Panasonic, TCL, Wiko

Smartphone Buyer's Guide

Best Android smartphones between PHP 20,000 - 25,000

Smartphones under PHP 10,000 in the Philippines

Smartphones under PHP 12K Philippines

Best smartphones for kids under PHP 7,000

Smartphones under PHP 15,000 in the Philippines

Best Android smartphones between PHP 15,000 - 20,000

Smartphones under PHP 20,000 in the Philippines

Most affordable 5G phones in the Philippines under PHP 20K

5G smartphones in the Philippines under PHP 16K

Cheap phones under PHP 1,000 in the Philippines

Budget phones under PHP 2,000 in the Philippines

Laptop Buyer's Guide

Laptops under PHP 25K in the Philippines

Top 10 laptops under PHP 50,000

Laptops you can buy under PHP 60K

Top 10 laptops under 40K in the Philippines

Top 10 gaming laptops under PHP 30,000

Budget laptops under PHP 25,000

Top 10 laptops under PHP 50K in the Philippines

Top 10 laptops under PHP 30,000

Top 10 laptops under PHP 40,000 (40K) in the Philippines

Yearly Device Database

Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2024

Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2023

Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2022

Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2021

Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2020

Popular Topics

Philippine News

What We Do

Price list Philippines

How-to guides and tutorials

YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.