Facebook`s Messenger app for iOS devices was today updated with a new Message Reactions feature, which is similar to the Tapback features introduced in Apple`s Messages app in iOS 10.
Message Reactions are designed to allow Facebook users to react to a message with an emoji symbol to express an emotion without needing to type out a response. Users can choose from emoji like thumbs up, thumbs down, a sad face, an angry face, a smiling face, and more.
To add a reaction to an incoming message, press and hold on the message and choose an emoji. For those who use Apple`s Messages app, this action is already familiar.
The emoji reaction is added to whichever message it`s attached to in the form of a small animation. Messenger Reactions work on one on one conversations and group conversations, and can be used on text, photos, stickers, videos, and more.
Also new in Messenger is `Mentions,` designed to allow users to notify someone when they`ve been mentioned in a conversation. This is, of course, mainly useful for group conversations that have multiple participants.
A Mention can be sent by using the `@` symbol before someone`s name, and the person who has been mentioned will receive a notification.
Both Mentions and Reactions are rolling out to the Messenger app today.
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