Facebook has just announced that it will roll out two new features to its Messenger app for Android and iOS. These features are already starting to appear in users Messenger from around the world.
Facebook's Messenger reactions will allow users to express themselves in a fun way by choosing from a range of emojis. The "new" feature is similar to an ear that already exists on publications of Facebook.
With these emojis you will be able to choose a reaction to express love, a smile, surprise, regret, anger, applause or disapproval. Among the emojis, Facebook also added the disapproval thumb to Messenger, but it is not available for News Feed posts.
Facebook also added the ability for Messenger users to see how many people react to a message and to be informed about the reactions of each member of a group. In addition, a small animation will appear inside the conversation whenever someone responds to a message.
Facebook with the new updated version will be able to send alerts even when the Messenger app is not open. Reactions will be available in group chats as well as one-on-one chats in messages between friends.
Facebook also introduced the reports, or as we know them from Twitter, the Mentions. The feature comes as a way of notifying users that their name is mentioned in a conversation. You just have to (like Twitter) enter it symbol @ followed by the person's name.