Facebook Introduces New 'Messenger Platform' With Apps

Facebook has introduced a new 'Messenger Platform' which lets developers create apps that integrate with Messenger.

Messenger Platform brings even more ways for the 600 million people who use Messenger every month to express themselves. With more than 40 new apps, people can enhance their conversations with GIFs, photos, videos, audio clips and more.




The composer in Messenger is expanding so people can find the new apps.



You can also discover apps by tapping install when a friend sends a message from a Messenger Platform app.


Tap the reply button on a message sent from a Messenger Platform app to switch to the app and find the right response.



The apps are available for use now, and developers can get information on building for Messenger Platform by clicking here.

You can download Facebook Messenger from the App Store for free.

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