There are circular buttons and mute and hide options for speakers, standard green and red targets to answer or end a call. However, the Android users will still be able to make calls while in other applications, only if the 'chat heads' feature overlaps chats on top of whatever they are doing on their phone. When the icon turns blue, it indicates that both the users are in the WiFi network and that the call can go ahead.

As it is not possible for the Messenger to continuously run in the background of the site like Apple's Phone app, this is why the company is using push notifications to notify the users that a call is being received. Once started, the Facebook Messenger will start buzzing in another user's device. The panel displays a 'Free Call' button that you can use, provided your friend has the latest version of the iPhone app. Just hit the 'I' info icon in the right side corner of the contact information or conversation page. The free calls can be initiated from the chat User Interface. You can make free telephone calls to your friends, provided you have a WiFi connection. Facebook Messenger's voice calling facility is extremely similar to those of other individual messaging apps, such as WeChat and Viber. With its release of the Messenger app calling, it became even clear that mobile applications and messaging are the company's priorities.

However, the Window phone users cannot enjoy the benefit yet.įacebook has been slowly building out the features available in the chat - most remarkably with the 2011 Skype partnership that has integrated video calling on the Web version of its site. It is for all Facebook Messenger users across the globe. Yes, you heard it right! The feature is no longer limited to the UK, the US, and Canada on iOS and other selected countries on Android. The Messenger app is now giving its users the ability to make free phone calls over Wifi connections to other Facebook Messenger users. The feature included in the latest version of the Facebook Messenger app will definitely bring a smile on your face.

With Facebook acquiring WhatsApp a month and a half ago, Facebook has announced another new update regarding its Facebook Messenger app. There is a great news for all you Smartphone users! Facebook is now offering VoIP.

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