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Facebook Releasing Dedicated Messaging Application

Aug 9, 2011, 2:31 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Aug 9, 2011, 2:36 PM

Facebook today revealed details about a new mobile messaging application. The application, which will be available as a stand-alone piece of software for iOS and Android devices, will allow Facebook users to conduct IM-style chats with one another directly from their mobile devices. According to Facebook, the application delivers messages instantly and supports group messaging, as well. Location data can be included in chats should users choose. Facebook's web site indicates that the application should become available to both platforms at some point today via the iPhone App Store and Android Market.

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not pickles

Aug 11, 2011, 10:38 PM

Sooo

what, FB is expecting people to download the FB app, AND the FB messaging app?? 🤨

how stupid.

Talquin

Aug 10, 2011, 8:23 AM

No Blackberry Support?

Interesting to see that there is no Blackberry option.

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