Facebook has updated its Messenger app with a new video messaging feature that allows users to shoot and send short, 15-second videos from with the app. It’s certainly an interesting addition, given the impending release of the company’s “Slingshot” messaging app. Also included in the update is the ability to send an even bigger thumbs-up icon as a reply to incoming messages by holding down the “like” button.
You can grab the Messenger update for free on the App Store. The change notes are below:
What’s New in Version 6.0
Instant Video Sending: Shoot and play 15-second video messages from the camera right in the app
Big Likes: Press and hold to send an even bigger thumbs up when you really, really like something.
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