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3 cool new things you can do with Facebook Messenger

May 11, 2016, 16:32 IST

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If you're among the ones who think too many apps will lead to too much confusion and a smart phone with sloth speed, fret not. You can now do a lot more with Facebook Messenger.

Last month, Facebook introduced its ChatBot feature. This lets consumers avail services that were once limited to just an app. With the Facebook Messenger Chatbot, a consumer can use the app for stuff beyond chatting.

Here are a few things you can now use Facebook Messenger for:

1. Book an Uber/Auto –
Who would have thought of booking a cab or auto via Facebook! Cab-hailing app Uber has introduced its services on chatbot where the consumer can get a cab on Facebook messenger chatbot. Auto aggregator Jugnoo will also allow the consumers to book an auto ride on the messenger.

2. Speak to your doctor –
Healthcare communication and delivery platform Lybrate has launched it’s bot. This will allow consumers to consult their doctor on the chatbot. It will also let them book an appointment and avail other services.

3. Manage daily work –
MagicX has announced its services on Facebook Messenger Chatbot. This will facilitate people's lives on a day to day basis.

Chatbots are expected to solve the issue of clogged smartphones, especially in a country like India where most of the upcoming users are likely to buy budget smartphones with limited memory.

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