Discovered a Facebook FAQ on Thursday by TechCrunch, the new desktop chat app is currently restricted to users of the company's Workplace enterprise collaboration tool. The beta app, dubbed Workplace Chat, appears to function similarly to the identically named Workplace Chat website, and boasts the same text chat and media sharing capabilities. In addition, Facebook is building in support for screen sharing, which is rolling out both in app and on the web. 'This was one of the most widely requested features by customers, so we built it,' Facebook spokesperson Vanessa Chan told the publication. 'The desktop app is still in beta and being tested by Workplace customers who are providing feedback that we'll use to improve the product before a wider rollout.' According to Facebook, the app supports voice and video calling, screen-sharing, customized push notifications and one-to-one and group chats.
As for the new screen sharing feature, TechCrunch notes users can elect to share their entire desktop workspace or only certain app windows, a key consideration that benefits user privacy. Facebook is quickly building out its Workplace feature set after launching the service. Designed to rival collaborative services like Slack, Workplace allows users to build custom profiles, view ad-free news feeds, create multi-organization groups, make audio and video calls, and host live video broadcasts. The company charges $1 to $3 per user depending on the size of a host organizations, and offers the product as a free service to non-profits and schools. Users looking to try out the new Workplace Chat app can download Workplace Chat for Mac via the firm's website. The app requires macOS 10.9 Mavericks and above to work.
Teams is a complete chat and online meetings solution. Host audio, video, and web conferences, and chat with anyone Customize your workplace and achieve more. Integrate apps from Microsoft and third-party partner services to tailor Download Teams for your desktop. Desktop (Windows 10 S). The Workplace Chat desktop app is available in the beta version right now for the Facebook employees to be used internally. You can download the same from here. As per the source, Vanessa Chan, a Facebook spokesperson was quoted saying, 'This is one of the most widely requested.