Facebook Messenger integrates screen sharing on Android and iOS applications. Instant messaging users can quickly reveal their screen to their recipient during video conversations. The functionality has also been deployed to Messenger Rooms.
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On this Thursday, July 16, 2020, Facebook Messenger users on Android and iOS will be delighted to learn that it is now possible to share your screen during video calls. It will no longer be necessary to go through the web version of instant messaging. According to the social network, it will be possible during a screen sharing of ” shop online with a friend » or ” consult social networks together ».
As Mark Zuckerberg’s firm specifies, screen sharing is placed as ” an engaging and fun way “ to connect with friends and family. Note that this functionality has also been deployed on Messenger Rooms. So it is possible to share your screen with 16 people to the maximum. This limit should also be widened 50 people soon. In addition, users will soon be able to benefit from more features when sharing screens on Messenger Rooms.
Facebook multiplies ways to fight fake news
As a reminder, Facebook has in recent months focused his efforts on the fight against fakes news. Since July 1, 2020, the platform gives priority to original sources, rather than sharing or resuming.
At least June, Facebook signals potential propaganda messages, including state media articles. The social network wishes to indicate to its users which content can be directed. The addition of this functionality is also an opportunity for Facebook to secure its rear in the run-up to the US presidential elections.
Indeed, the ghost of Cambridge Analytica scandal still prowls. As a reminder, the personal data of millions of Facebook users have been used to send publications aimed at American citizens. This propaganda operation had a definite impact on the 2016 US presidential election, of which Donald Trump emerged victorious to everyone’s surprise.
Source : Engadget
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