Earlier, you were only able to login your single Facebook account through the messenger app on your Android smartphone. But, Now Facebook brings an add-on feature to your messenger account where you can login with your multiple Facebook accounts.
The update announced Friday initially will only be available on devices running on Android, the world’s most popular mobile operating system. Facebook didn’t set a timetable for making similar changes to its Messenger app for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad.The new feature will accommodate multiple accounts without allowing people sharing the more versatile app to get into each other’s queue of messages.
Facebook has redesigned its popular Messenger app so several people can use it on the same smartphone or tablet without relinquishing their privacy.
The update announced Friday initially will only be available on devices running on Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system. Facebook didn't set a timetable for making similar changes to its Messenger app for Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad.
The new feature will accommodate multiple accounts without allowing people sharing the more versatile app to get into each other's queue of messages.
Facebook added the ability to switch accounts within the Messenger app after getting requests from people who share their smartphones and tablets with family and friends.
More than 800 million people currently use Messenger.
A recent report indicated that Facebook will soon be including paid advertisements in its Messenger app. Based off a a leaked document obtained by TechCrunch that the social media giant is purportedly being distributed, it appears Facebook is informing businesses they will soon be able to message customers directly via the Facebook messenger app starting Q2 of this year. However, the businesses will only able to message those customers who have voluntarily initiated the chat.
The document also notes that Facebook has quietly launched a URL short link fb.com/msg/ that opens a chat thread with the business. Facebook too has confirmed the existence of the URL, says the report.
The update announced Friday initially will only be available on devices running on Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system. Facebook didn't set a timetable for making similar changes to its Messenger app for Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad.
The new feature will accommodate multiple accounts without allowing people sharing the more versatile app to get into each other's queue of messages.
Facebook added the ability to switch accounts within the Messenger app after getting requests from people who share their smartphones and tablets with family and friends.
More than 800 million people currently use Messenger.
A recent report indicated that Facebook will soon be including paid advertisements in its Messenger app. Based off a a leaked document obtained by TechCrunch that the social media giant is purportedly being distributed, it appears Facebook is informing businesses they will soon be able to message customers directly via the Facebook messenger app starting Q2 of this year. However, the businesses will only able to message those customers who have voluntarily initiated the chat.
The document also notes that Facebook has quietly launched a URL short link fb.com/msg/ that opens a chat thread with the business. Facebook too has confirmed the existence of the URL, says the report.
According to Facebook, messages will remain private amongst accounts, so you can use pass someone else your phone and not worry about them reading your messages. “The beauty of this new feature is that your messages stay completely private. Anyone else who shares the device will just see the number of notifications of messages that you have, but they will never be able to see the content of your messages.”
As pointed out by Facebook, the first time you switch accounts a password will be needed, but after that users can choose if future switches will continue to require a password, or if no password is needed at all. This might come in handy if you manage multiple Facebook accounts for your brand/business.
As pointed out by Facebook, the first time you switch accounts a password will be needed, but after that users can choose if future switches will continue to require a password, or if no password is needed at all. This might come in handy if you manage multiple Facebook accounts for your brand/business.
It might also come in handy if you’re sharing a phone with someone, like a family member. In any case the feature is now live so you can check it out by launching the app’s settings and go to “Accounts”.
Facebook Messenger for Android Gets Multiple Account Support
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