Facebook Builds Bridge Between Developers and Businesses

Facebook Messenger has over a billion users, with 300 million using its calling features monthly. The platform is enhancing tools for bots and businesses, facilitating e-commerce transactions. David Marcus discusses Messenger's role in intent completion, bridging it with intent creation. Messenger's new features include automated and human exchanges, transactional capabilities, and a webview for UI rendering. The platform is seeing higher conversion rates compared to mobile apps. In developed markets, Messenger is increasingly used over SMS due to its comprehensive communication features.

What is one of the new features of Facebook Messenger's platform?

• Augmented reality filters

• Better tools for bots and businesses

• Voice recognition for messages

• Live streaming of games

What is the main advantage of Messenger over traditional SMS according to the transcript?

• It has a larger user base

• It is cheaper to use

• It offers more interactive features

• It allows for anonymous messaging

How does Messenger facilitate intent completion?

• By offering discounts on transactions

• Through automated and human-powered exchanges

• By integrating with social media platforms

• By providing free messaging services

What is a key reason for the shift from SMS to Messenger in developed markets?

• Messenger is more secure

• Messenger does not require a phone number

• SMS is becoming obsolete

• Messenger is faster

What feature of Messenger allows users to start streaming video without a response?

• Instant video

• Silent video

• Live video chat

• Video conferencing