Facebook Messenger experiments with feature that automatically tells close friends what you’re up to


Facebook Messenger is developing a feature that tells close friends what a user is doing — by hinting at their location or activity — using emojis. — AFP

Facebook Messenger is developing a feature that will automatically tell close friends what you’re doing, from charging the phone, driving or waiting at the airport.

According to a report by TechCrunch, the feature would work by checking a user’s location, accelerometer and battery life to guess what the user is up to.

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