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Facebook has released a new experimental app for the Apple Watch. "Kit" (Keep in Touch) is an extension of the popular Facebook Messenger.
The Facebook team responsible for new product experiments has released a new Apple Watch application called "Kit." It is not intended to replace Facebook Messenger, but rather to complement it. It is available only for the Apple Watch and does not require a companion app on the iPhone. However, it uses the Facebook Messenger and is designed for communication with "your closest contacts." All messages sent and received via "Kit" go through the Facebook Messenger service. Messages can be composed using voice recording, dictation, and the scribble input function on the Apple Watch. Emoji support is also available. The app description highlights the following features:
Exploring the communication functions of the Apple Watch
- Get started: Sign in by scanning a QR code on your watch or by entering an access code at fb.com/devices.
- Contact selection: Select a Messenger connection from your suggested and current contacts with one click. To switch, tap "Change contact" on the settings page.
- Send a message: Send a message with a tap using audio recording, emoji, location sharing, doodle, or dictation input.
- Receive messages: Tap your contact's messages on the right.
- Notifications: Receive and respond to notifications from your most important Messenger contact.
Facebook's goals with "Kit" are unknown. Apparently, the company wants to experiment with the Apple Watch and learn more about its communication features. The "Kit" app was developed exclusively for the Apple Watch and is currently being rolled out. This means it is not yet available in every store. Download ready. (Photo by Fiery Snake / Bigstockphoto)
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