What is Messenger for Android? Do I need it?

Messenger for Android is an Android app that allows you to do Instant messaging (IM) with your Facebook friends.

Detailed information of Messenger for Android on Google Play Store:

Messenger – Text and Video Chat for Free

Instantly connect with the people in your life. Messenger is free, fast, and secure. 

- Reach anyone. You can use names or phone numbers to find friends. 

- Use everywhere. Messenger works across all mobile and desktop devices. You 
can even connect with people internationally! 

- Connect however you want. Send a text message, share a photo, or start a 
video chat — all in Messenger. 

- Communicate better with groups. Catch up in real time with high quality 
group video chat or customize your messaging experience with colors, 
nicknames, and group photos. 

- Call and video chat your friends 1:1 or in groups. It's free over Wi-Fi 
(otherwise standard data charges apply), so talk as long as you want, even 
with people in other countries. 

- Express yourself. Send emojis, stickers, and GIFs to conversations or add 
new masks and effects to your video chats. 

- Capture photos and videos with fun art and effects. You can save these to 
camera roll, send to conversations, or post to your Day, a place where people 
can see what you're up to. 

- Play games and compete with your friends. You can compare scores and see 
how you rank against other people. 

- Chat with businesses. You can make reservations, check on orders, and get 
real-time customer service.

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Updated: January 10, 2018

You definitely should use Messenger for Android, if you have an Android device and your friends are using Facebook.

The picture below shows you the Messenger for Android in Play Store:

⇒ Download and Install Messenger for Android

⇐ Messenger for Android

⇑ Messenger for Android

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