Facebook announced new “Sound” effects for its Messenger app today. These features add audio elements to text chats. People can now send sounds along with their messages. The company calls this an upgrade to make chatting more fun. Users pick from a library of short sound clips. These clips attach to messages before sending. Sounds play automatically when the recipient opens the message. Facebook tested these features quietly for months. Feedback showed users enjoyed the extra layer of expression. The sounds cover various moods and situations. Examples include laughter, applause, and even animal noises. Users can also send custom sounds. This requires recording a short audio snippet directly in the app. The feature works on both Android and Apple phones. It requires the latest Messenger app update. Facebook sees this as part of its ongoing chat innovation. They want conversations to feel richer and more personal. Sounds offer a way to convey tone beyond plain text. Emojis and stickers already help with this. Sounds add another option for showing feelings. Some users might find sounds disruptive. Facebook included controls for managing notifications. Users can mute specific sounds or turn them off entirely. This gives people choice over their experience. The rollout starts this week. It will reach all users globally over the next few days. People simply need to update their Messenger app. Facebook encourages everyone to try the new sounds. They believe it will make chatting more lively. A Facebook spokesperson commented on the launch. They stated the goal is enhancing how people connect. Sounds provide a simple tool for more expressive conversations. The company plans to add more sounds based on user requests.
(Facebook Introduces New “Sound” Effects For Messenger)