Facebook Messenger Receives Mentions and Reactions, Consisting of a 'Dislike' Button and 'Mention'

Facebook messenger's new "reactions" permit users renowned and react to messages (textual content, photo, video) with feelings symbolised with the aid of emojis.

Where does this idea comes from?

In truth, the idea comes directly from the fb social network, wherein customers can already react to repute updates and posts with a "like" or a "heart," for instance. One key difference is that the messenger reactions encompass a thumbs-down, or "dislike" button, nevertheless no longer to be had on the social network despite significant call for.

In principle, the reactions work in precisely the same manner as the ones to be had through the apple messages app. Notifications alert users while a person reacts to one in all their messages.

Facebook mentions for conversations

Facebook has also introduced "mentions" to messenger, allowing users to mention others in conversations through typing the symbol @ accompanied by way of the call of the person, who will then get hold of a notification.

They could then join the communique by using answering the message.

Mentions and reactions are currently being rolled out to facebook messenger.