Facebook Messenger (sometimes abbreviated as Messenger) was a free instant messaging service and software application which provides text and voice communication. Integrated with Facebook’s web-based Chat feature and built on the open MQTT protocol, Messenger lets Facebook users chat with friends both on mobile and on the main website. Messenger gets defunct on March 17, 2017.
Facebook has reported that Facebook Messenger has reached 1 billion monthly active users. David A. Marcus heads Facebook Messenger, having joined Facebook by invitation of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Instantly reach the people in your life—for free. Messenger is just like texting, but you don’t have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan).
Not just for Facebook friends: Message people in your phone book and just enter a phone number to add a new contact.
Photos and videos: Shoot videos and snap selfies or other photos right from the app and send them with one tap.
Group chats: Create groups for the people you message most. Name them, set group photos and keep them all in one place.
Free calls: Talk as long as you want, even with people in other countries. (Calls are free over Wi-Fi. Otherwise, standard data charges apply.)
Chat heads: Keep the conversation going while you use other apps.
Even more ways to message:
Preview your gallery photos and videos without leaving the conversation–then choose the perfect ones to send.
Bring your conversations to life with stickers.
Record voice messages when you have more to say.
Messenger is a fast, free and reliable way to stay in touch. It’s just like texting, but you don’t have to pay for every message (it works with your data plan). Facebook Messenger has more extra features that can help you a lot. Here are the features.
Extra features:
- Forward messages or photos to people who weren’t in the conversation.
- Know when people have seen your messages.
- Turn on location to let people know when you’re nearby.
- Search for people and groups to quickly get back to them.
- See who’s available on Messenger and who’s active on Facebook.
- Turn off notifications when you’re working, sleeping or just need a break.
- Create shortcuts to get to any conversation right from your home screen.
- Stay logged in so you never miss a message.
- Make free calls, even to friends in other countries.
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How to download Facebook Messenger app ? We will show you the method to download easily the app.
What You Will Need:
Firstly you need at least a android smartphone.
You need a network connection.
You can download it from play store or simply click the below icon.
Supported Devices :
iOS:
iPhone and iPod Touch: Facebook launched the iOS version of Facebook Messenger on August 9, 2011.
Android: Facebook launched the Android version of Facebook Messenger on August 9, 2011.
In December 2012, the Facebook Messenger app for Android in some regions (such as Australia, South Asia, Indonesia, South Africa, and Venezuela) added the ability to use Messenger without a Facebook account by simply using a name and phone number. These changes are intended to allow Facebook Messenger to compete against similar mobile messaging platforms such as WhatsApp as an alternative to text messaging. Later updates added the ability to use Facebook Messenger as a replacement text messaging client on Android, and added “Chat Heads”, an overlay chat system originating from Facebook Home.
iPad: On July 3, 2014, a native Messenger app was released for iPad. It was specially designed for iPad rather than just running as an enlarged iPhone app. Messenger for iPad features a multi-window interface showing a list of threads and the current conversation at the same time.
Web: On April 8, 2015, Facebook officially launched messenger.com, which enables users to chat directly through a web browser, without needing to visit facebook.com. Facebook stated that the messages feature in facebook.com will not be removed, unlike how Facebook has separated the feature in its mobile app. On January 14, 2017, Facebook launched Messenger in Facebook.com, replacing the previous messaging interface.
BlackBerry OS: Facebook launched the BlackBerry OS version of Facebook Messenger on October 11, 2011.
Windows Phone 8: On March 5, 2014, Facebook Messenger app was released for Windows Phone 8. This app contains many features similar to iOS and Android apps but lacks chat heads and voice messaging features.
Tizen: Facebook launched Facebook Messenger for Tizen Os on July 13, 2015. It is now available on Tizen Store.
Windows 10: In May 2016 Facebook launched a fully featured messaging app for Windows 10, available in the Windows Store.
Instant Games
As of November 2016, Facebook unveiled a new initiative called Facebook Instant Games, an HTML5 gaming platform to play games on Messenger and in the Facebook News feed. It introduced users to 17 new in-app instant games such as Pac-Man, Endless Lake, Galaga and Arkanoid.
Pay with Messenger
In June 2015, Facebook Messenger rolled out peer-to-peer payment service across the United States, which allows users to transfer money with one another within the chat by tapping the dollar icon for free using debit cards. Although the service is only available within the U.S. and in U.S. Dollars, Facebook Messenger payment service might soon also roll-out in Europe, as Facebook Payments International Ltd. has been granted an E-Money Institution authorization by the Central Bank of Ireland in October 2016.
