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Facebook starts testing GIF support in Comments

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Facebook is all set to begin testing a GIF button that will allow users to use services such as Giphy and Tenor for posting GIFs as comments. According to a report by TechCrunch, Facebook stated, “Everyone loves a good GIF and we know that people want to be able to use them in comments. So we’re about to start testing the ability to add GIFs to comments and we’ll share more when we can, but for now we repeat that this is just a test.” Initially, the GIF comment button will be available to a select group of people and later, will be rolled out to everyone. It will work similarly to the GIF button spotted on Facebook Messenger, allowing users to both browse trending GIFs and search for specific reactions too. Interestingly, Facebook may also add a new reaction called "Dislike" for Facebook Messenger. In February this year, the social-media giant celebrated the first anniversary of “Reactions” and recorded 300 billion “Reactions” on posts and the “Love” reaction was used ...

Facebook to remove Messenger support on Windows phone at the end of March

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Facebook has recently made to headline by testing GIF support on their comment section. Now, again some reports are claiming that the company may soon deprecate its instant messaging service and software application on few Windows phone. According to the reports, the company will change the status of Windows Phone 8.1 version of its Messenger to deprecated by this March. It is not just the Windows phone users, but also the Android and iOS phones with an older version of messenger app will not be able to use this app in near future. That is, the app is going to be obsolete and no more usable. If you are a Messenger lover, then you have to upgrade your phone to the latest operating system or update your current OS to the latest available one soon. It may not be a surprise for Windows user because the company has already started emailing them regarding this major drop. This mail speaks about the incapability of older version of Messenger app which is said to take place by the end of ...