Messenger for Mobile was released on August 9, 2011 for iOS andAndroid, with an October 11 update making the app available for Blackberry OS.
Its functionality was unbundled from the official Facebook for Mobile
application, allowing for chat messages to be sent and received with
notifications.
* Reach friends right on their phones.
Now you can send messages directly to your friends on their mobile phones, so you stay in touch no matter where you go. Message friends or anyone in your mobile contacts.
* Get and send messages fast.
With the new standalone Messenger app, now messaging with friends is faster than ever. Messages are delivered instantly, and they're always just a click away.
* Make plans with groups on the go.
Group conversations make it easy to message everyone at once and see where your friends are. Don't want to share your location? Turn it off with one click.
* Reach friends right on their phones.
Now you can send messages directly to your friends on their mobile phones, so you stay in touch no matter where you go. Message friends or anyone in your mobile contacts.
* Get and send messages fast.
With the new standalone Messenger app, now messaging with friends is faster than ever. Messages are delivered instantly, and they're always just a click away.
* Make plans with groups on the go.
Group conversations make it easy to message everyone at once and see where your friends are. Don't want to share your location? Turn it off with one click.
