Facebook launches standalone Messenger for web browsers
There’s now a web browser version of Facebook Messenger to go along with the standalone smartphone apps the company is making everyone use. No, Facebook isn’t taking away your ability to chat with friends from its main website. After the controversy that surrounded divorcing the two central features on mobile, Facebook is adamant that Messenger isn’t leaving Facebook.com anytime soon. Instead, Messenger for the web — which you’ll find at Messenger.com starting today — is meant to eliminate the other parts of Facebook that can distract you from a simple conversation. At least, that’s what a company spokesperson told Recode.
If you want News Feed updates, you’ll need to head over to regular old Facebook. The same thing applies if you feel…
Source:: The Verge
