Facebook Messenger now has video calling

Alex Yau

May 21, 2015

Facebook made its Skype-rivalling intentions clear by rolling out a new Messenger update allowing users to make and receive video calls.

The update will be available to users on every platform, so the only requirement is that you have the Facebook Messenger app on whatever phone you’re using.

Those with the most recent Messenger app will see a button allowing them to make a video call. The person on the other end must have the most recent Messenger update as well.

Facebook Messenger vs Skype

Will this be a Skype killer? Let us know in the comments below.

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