Facebook Messenger gets Split Payments, Vanish Mode and other features 

Meta has announced the Split Payments feature for the Messenger app, audio features, disappearing messages with Vanish Mode and other features.

Meta has rolled out interesting updates for the Facebook Messenger app. Meta has announced the Split Payments feature for the Messenger app, audio features, disappearing messages with Vanish Mode, and other features. Some of the features announced by Meta will be available to the US audience initially. Previously, Messenger got end-to-end encryption, screenshot detection, message reactions, typing indicators. The features were rolled out for Messenger’s opt-in end-to-end encrypted chats.

Announcing the features on Messenger, Meta said in a blog post, “We’re launching Split Payments on Messenger to everyone in the US who uses an iOS or Android phone. We’re also introducing voice message recording controls and a mode for sending disappearing messages.”

The split payments feature, as the name suggests, would let users divide the payments. In order to use the feature, users are required to tap the + icon in a group chat and select the payments tab, then tap the Get started button. From there users can split their bill evenly or customize the amount each person owes. They can also enter a personalized message, confirm their payment details, and send the request.

Facebook Messenger will soon let users send audio messages on the app. Messenger will soon let users pause, preview, delete, or continue recording a voice message before sending it. Messenger has also increased the duration of voice messages from one minute to 30 minutes. This means that now you can record an entire song as a voice message. I have mixed feelings about the time limit of voice messages getting increased because some people just would not stop recording and it can get really painful to listen to unusually long voice notes.

Messenger will get WhatsApp-like voice notes. With Vanish Mode, your messages disappear after they’re seen. Users will also be able to send disappearing memes, GIFs, stickers or reactions. To turn on Vanish mode, open an existing chat thread on your mobile device and swipe up. Swipe up again, and you’re back to your regular chat.