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11-23-2017, 01:58 AM
Facebook keeps its Snapchat copycat streak going with new Messenger feature
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Streaks aren't just for Snapchat, anymore.
Facebook is now testing a version of a similar feature in Messenger, the company confirmed with Mashable. It's not clear how long the social network has been experimenting with the feature, but a handful of users reported seeing it pop up in their app on Wednesday.
SEE ALSO: Stories are about to invade your Facebook News Feed in a major way (http://mashable.com/2017/11/13/facebook-stories-redesign/)
The feature that's being tested, which prompts users to "keep your streak going" when you message friends, looks very similar to Snapchat's version, right down to liberal use of emoji and a counter letting you know how long the streak has been going. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/11/22/facebook-messenger-streaks/)
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Streaks aren't just for Snapchat, anymore.
Facebook is now testing a version of a similar feature in Messenger, the company confirmed with Mashable. It's not clear how long the social network has been experimenting with the feature, but a handful of users reported seeing it pop up in their app on Wednesday.
SEE ALSO: Stories are about to invade your Facebook News Feed in a major way (http://mashable.com/2017/11/13/facebook-stories-redesign/)
The feature that's being tested, which prompts users to "keep your streak going" when you message friends, looks very similar to Snapchat's version, right down to liberal use of emoji and a counter letting you know how long the streak has been going. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/11/22/facebook-messenger-streaks/)
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