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Facebook unveils Messenger Platform and Businesses on Messenger

Facebook has introduced two new tools at its F8 Developer Conference. The social network has launched Businesses on Messenger and Messenger Platform.

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Facebook rolls out “On this day” feature that resurfaces your old photos and posts

Facebook has launched a new feature that will take you down to your memory lane. The social network has rolled out “On this day”, that resurfaces old photos and posts.

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Facebook working on dialer and caller ID app for Android

Facebook has launched a couple of apps like Slingshot and Messenger on the mobile. Now, the social network is working on a new dialer and caller ID app for Android.

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Facebook Slingshot gets ‘Explore’ feature

Facebook has added a new feature to its self destructing messaging app Slingshot. The app is getting a new explore mode which allows users to find people to follow.

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Microsoft to discontinue support for Google and Facebook Chat on Outlook.com

Microsoft will discontinue support for Facebook Chat and Google Chat in Outlook.com. In an email to Outlook.com customers, Microsoft said it is removing Google Talk integration “due to Google’s decision to discontinue the chat protocol used by the Google Talk platform.”.

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Facebook ‘Legacy Contact’ will manage your account after you pass away

Facebook has added a new feature that will keep your legacy even after your death. The social network has launched a new tool dubbed as ‘Legacy Contact’ to manage your profile page after you die.

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Facebook adds a tool for buying and selling items

Facebook has announced a new feature that will allow users to buy and sell products on its site. The update will let people post for an item for sale on the site.

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Facebook Lite for low end Android devices launched

Facebook has rolled out ‘Lite’ app for Android smartphones. The app which uses less data connection is aimed at users living in emerging markets, as per a report from TechCrunch.

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Facebook hires partners at design firm Teehan+Lax

Facebook has hired partners of a design firm Teehan+Lax along with some of the key members. It must be noted that the social network has not acquired the design firm and this is just a talent acquisition.

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Facebook Messenger tests voice transcription

Facebook is planning to bring new features to its Messenger. The social network is testing a new voice transcription feature that allows users to read transcriptions of the voice messages they send and receive.

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Facebook’s Internet.org now live in Colombia

Facebook has launched Internet.org service in Colombia. The Internet.org mobile app will give users in Colombia free access to a handful of online services on their mobile phones.

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Facebook adds Amber Alerts to News Feeds on mobile and web

In a bid to help find and return missing children, Facebook has announced the launch of Amber (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) Alerts. The new initiative is aimed at locating missing children in the US by using the world’s largest social network.

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