Facebook Messenger had 1 million video calls in the first 2 days, Facebook says

It's been just over a week since Facebook rolled out video chat for Messenger, and things already look promising for the app's newest feature.

According to the company, Messenger users made over 1 million video calls during those first two days after launch. Video calling is currently available in 18 markets, including the UK, France, Greece, Mexico, Portugal and the United States, with more markets coming over the next few months. (Fingers crossed for Mashable readers Down Under.)

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"We're very happy with the progress," Stan Chudnovsky, Facebook Messenger's Head of Product, told Mashable. Read more...

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