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Facebook Messenger vs. Apple iMessage vs. Google Allo


Facebook Messenger vs. Apple iMessage vs. Google Allo
+ READ ARTICLEThe messaging apps you likely use each day, like Apple's iMessage and Facebook Messenger, have changed dramatically over the past few months.These apps, primarily designed for simple conversation, are gradually evolving into platforms for more complex messaging and outside services.The shift can be compared to the move from mobile webpages to apps that took place once smartphones like the iPhone rose in popularity nearly a decade ago.


Facebook Rolls Out 'Chat Assist' to Messenger


Facebook Rolls Out 'Chat Assist' to Messenger
[Placeholder for https://www.facebook.com/messenger/photos/a.882538591865822.1073741828.602814669838217/1048819688571044/?type=3&theater embed.]Facebook is rolling out even more features to its Messenger app.In a post on Thursday, the company stated that polls have been made available to U.S. users.Simply tap the bar graph icon in the middle of the app and you can make a poll for anything your heart desires, including what to have for dinner with your friends.


Facebook Messenger promotes P2P payments


Facebook Messenger promotes P2P payments
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Payments Briefing" subscribers.To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Facebook Messenger is introducing a new function, called "chat assist," which will use machine learning to prompt users to undertake specific tasks based on what they say in Messenger.


Facebook Messenger just made it easy to poll your friends


Facebook Messenger just made it easy to poll your friends
Facebook Messenger is getting a neat update today on Andriod and iOS, according to TechCrunch: you can now poll your friends.The feature only works for group chats (because polling a two people is silly), and works just like you'd expect: type in a question and some possible responses.Via TechCrunchA new era of tech events has begun We're back in New York this November for the 4th edition of our growth-focused technology event.


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