Facebook Messenger gets improved functions

Facebook Messenger's parent company, Meta, has improved user experience by introducing new features. It is now possible for users to share larger files up to 100MB, send high-definition images, and build shared albums in chats. The purpose of these modifications is to make information sharing on the platform easier and better, especially for users who frequently use services like Google Drive.

This new function is ideal for organizing photos from events. To create an album in a group chat, users simply select multiple photos from their chat composer and tap "create album." Existing albums can be easily updated by selecting the "Add to album" option.

All chat members on Messenger now have the ability to view, add, delete, and download pictures and videos from a shared album. These albums can be accessed by tapping the "Media" button within a chat. This unique feature sets Messenger apart as it is not available on Meta's other messaging services like WhatsApp and Instagram DMs.

In addition to shared albums, Messenger has rolled out an HD photo-sharing feature. Users can now activate the "HD" option before sending an image from the chat composer. This feature, which allows multiple photos to be sent in HD by selecting additional images, follows Meta's introduction of support for HD photos on WhatsApp back in September 2023.

Messenger has further improved its file sharing capabilities by allowing users to send larger files directly within chats. Users can now send Word, PDF, Excel, and zip files up to 100MB by tapping the + button in a chat and then selecting a file from their device. This feature enhances the platform's utility for sharing large documents and files.

The platform has introduced a QR code scanning feature to connect with others, eliminating the need to manually enter someone's name or number to initiate a chat with them on the app. This new feature is part of the latest updates being rolled out to all Messenger users on mobile, further enhancing user convenience and interaction.