Facebook rolls out Messenger 2.0 featuring more branded bots and a new discover tab

Facebook has launched the second version of its Messenger Platform, with Spotify and Apple Music to add bot services to the app, and a new virtual assistant being introduced to users.

In a blog post on the social media site’s newsroom, Facebook outlined its latest changes to Messenger, namely a new Discover tab, messenger codes, chat extensions, increased game play, assistance for small businesses and M, the platform’s virtual assistant.

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