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Anduril · 04-14-2013, 11:34 AM

The Facebook messenger app was updated with "Chat Heads" and it's a surprisingly well made update. Even if you're not one for fb messaging all there time, some of the newer devices like Note 2 and the HTC One allows you to use the messenger app as a substitute for your native text messaging app.

So far I've liked the transitions, easy switch between contact(s) I'm talking to, and how flexible it can be when moving around the "Chat head" bubble when the app is 'minimized'.

When you expand the chat head, it acts as an overlay so you could switch between apps, or respond without having your current app go into standby. That doesn't apply of course to full screen apps/games but still a nice touch.

It's missing other things like calling from the app, and distinguishing between texts/fb message tones.

04-14-2013, 11:34 AM	#361
Anduril Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Exp:	The Facebook messenger app was updated with "Chat Heads" and it's a surprisingly well made update. Even if you're not one for fb messaging all there time, some of the newer devices like Note 2 and the HTC One allows you to use the messenger app as a substitute for your native text messaging app. So far I've liked the transitions, easy switch between contact(s) I'm talking to, and how flexible it can be when moving around the "Chat head" bubble when the app is 'minimized'. When you expand the chat head, it acts as an overlay so you could switch between apps, or respond without having your current app go into standby. That doesn't apply of course to full screen apps/games but still a nice touch. It's missing other things like calling from the app, and distinguishing between texts/fb message tones. Last edited by Anduril; 04-14-2013 at 01:07 PM.