Facebook Messenger's latest feature is known to the public as "Soundmojis" which is a clever mix of sound and emojis packed into one emote. Users can send this to as many friends they like, provided that they still use the Messenger app for smartphone devices, as it is not available via web browsers.
It has been a month since Facebook initially introduced soundmojis, and it is an addition made last Emoji Day, on July 15. The tech has given users a chance to express more than what normal chats can do, as its sound feature brings popular sounds from pop culture references like "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and other prominent shows.
Facebook Messenger: How to Use Soundmojis
Facebook says that 2.4 billion people send emojis every day, and a lot of them have used these emote icons to convey how they feel. This has accurately been the staple choice for showing emotions in the online world, and it dates back to the beginnings of the online world, where people use services like Yahoo! Messenger, and more.
Users only need to have a smartphone device that has the latest update of Facebook to get this feature, and it is available to everyone for free.
To use soundmojis, users need to head to the chat to which they want to send Soundmojis.
- Ensure that the microphone is already enabled to one's device, or simply press the Microphone or voice message feature to trigger a prompt by the app to enable it.
- Head to the chat or text box, and click the Smiley Face Icon, which is also where Facebook stashes its emoji keyboard.
- A menu will appear in the usual place of the keyboard, and it would have four tabs to choose from, including Regular Emojis, the Stickers, GIFs Keyboard, and the Soundmojis (which has a speaker icon).
- Click the Speaker Icon for Soundmojis and users can preview the sound they are about to send by pressing on the small icons at the bottom row that has a play symbol placed above it.
- Clicking the Soundmoji will bring it larger to the center of the keyboard, and users can preview it again by clicking the emoticon.
- Press "SEND" below the Emoji to send the chosen Soundmoji.
- The receiver needs to click the Soundmoji and have their sound enabled when doing so.
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Ensure Your OS is Up to Date, Update Your App Too
The Soundmojis is a great new option to express one's self, especially as it adds another sensory element to the online world, where it is mostly text and images or visuals. To ensure that it would work well, update your Android or iOS smartphone to the latest operating system version.
Most of the updates of apps like Facebook and Messenger are heavily dependent on the currently running OS, as it would ensure a smooth play to both the app and smartphone.
Is it Worth it to Use Messenger for Soundmojis?
Facebook and Messenger were caught in the early controversy of privacy and ad-tracking, making people skeptical or elusive of using its app. Initially, Facebook faced a boycott on its products because of this.
However, iOS users are fortunate as it has the option of preventing certain apps from tracking them, with the "Ask App Not to Track" feature. With this, users can feel free to use apps like Facebook Messenger and have no worries if it would track them in the background.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
