Facebook to bring voice and video calling to main app

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A Facebook spokesperson said on Monday that for a full-featured messaging, audio and video call experience, people should continue using Messenger. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Facebook Inc is letting some users make voice and video calls within its main app on a trial basis, aiming to make it easier to place calls without opening its standalone Messenger app.

The social media giant spun out Messenger from its main app years ago, meaning users would have to download a separate app in order to send messages and make calls.