Last week, Facebook Messenger version 4.0 hit iOS,
but the only thing it really brought to the platform was the ability to
create groups from your contacts. Today, Facebook Messenger for Android
has gotten an update to the same version number, but this is a much
bigger update for Android than it was for iOS, bringing groups and much
more.
Version 4.0 for Android does include the option to create groups
for your contacts, and it also offers a new option to forward a message
to another contact. Taking advantage of Android-specific features, there
is also a new option which allows you to place a shortcut on your
homescreen that will take you directly to a specific conversation, which
is pretty cool.
However, the big addition for Android users is voice calling. This
is a feature that started on iOS, testing first in Canada and expanding
to U.S. users back in January. Now, Android users can also get into the
fun. It allows for free calls over Wi-Fi, and calls are also available
over mobile data, but of course data charges could apply there.
Download: Facebook Messenger
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