Facebook today released an updated Facebook Messenger app that has been redesigned for iOS 7 with a simpler interface and a cleaner look for easier navigation.
The update also includes messaging via phone number, allowing users to send messages to people outside of Facebook, and there is a new icon that indicates which friends are logged into the app.
What's New:
A completely new design, updated for iOS 7.Find more people to message: Now you can text your phone contacts even if you’re not Facebook friends. And it’s easy to add new contacts–just enter a phone number.
Facebook Messenger is a free app that can be downloaded from the App Store. [Direct Link]
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