Facebook Messenger for Android has received its latest update, but unfortunately, the perks of free voice calling in this revamped version have been limited to those dwelling within the confines of Canada. This upgrade comprises of nothing that we haven’t heard about before, considering the fact that it had previously been rolled out for iOS owners in the US as well as the nation in question.
Tweaking Facebook Messenger for Android in order to squeeze in voice calling at absolutely no charge has jostled the app right up to version 2.3. And it’s a given that employing this feature will be consuming data from users’ existing plans.
Just like those who own iOS-powered devices had been exposed to the voice calling feature along with a couple of additions, Android loyalists too will be granted bonus attributes tagging along in the update. To spell it out, owners will now be able to change the names of their groups without feeling the need to leave the chat.
Swiping left will result into the side bar jutting out, showcasing a list of the current conversations with users’ clans. They will moreover be able to carry out searches for chats either by punching in the group’s name or by hunting for a friend who is also a member. Besides these, other alterations include certain improvements and bug fixes.
Turning our attention to what previous upgrades have yanked in, the older edition of social network’s standalone app authenticated the use of verbal messages within the messenger, which is an attribute that more or less runs parallel to BBM’s voice chat. Additionally, the update fetches all of users’ SMS and inbox notes received on the utility in one place, although it has been made available for select phones.
So any Android owner in Canada, who is tempted by the prospect of using Facebook Messenger for making free calls, can download the latest upgrade from the Play Store. The app has been pinned with no price whatsoever, but it will be made available only for those using version 2.2 or higher of Google’s OS.
Here’s what the Play store states has newly been introduced:
– Free voice calling (only in Canada)
– Ability to name a group right from the top of the conversation
– Left swipe shows up current chat list
– Option to search for group conversations by the troupe’s or a member’s name
– Improvements and bug fixes
