Windows 10: Facebook Messenger beta for Windows 10 updated with new changes

Today, Facebook is rolling out a new update to its Messenger Beta on Windows 10 after a long gap. The last update was released in 2018 and after a long gap, Facebook is pushing out a new update for Messenger beta on Windows 10 devices.

The long overdue update for the Messenger application comes with several new features apart from the usual bug fixes and performance improvements. The latest update advances the Messenger beta to version 196.2194.9505.0 from version 165.1680.5943.0. This beta release introduces a new layout for the login page.

The developers have also introduced a new chat search option and renewed settings page in this release. This update introduces an optional ‘Data saver’ feature to prevent images and videos from downloading automatically and eating up your internet data balance. When the feature is enabled, you have to tap on the video to play the content.

After installing today’s beta update, you will be able to login to the Messenger with your phone number and can now also create a new account from the settings page of the app.

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If you have access to Facebook pages, you can now manage the chats more efficiently. The new version also comes with the usual small batch of fixes. Here’s the full changelog:

• Facebook has revamped the login experience.
• There’s finally an option search for keywords in messages.
• Settings page has been updated.
• Adds support for Data Saver to disable automatic downloading of media contents.
• Allows you to add a new mobile number to the Messenger platform.
• You can now create a new account from the settings page.
• Introduces improved chat management for Facebook pages.

That’s pretty much it. If you use Facebook Messenger often, you can head to the Microsoft Store and grab the update.

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Hands-on with the Facebook Messenger (beta) app for Windows 10


While Facebook first announced at Microsoft’s Windows 10 Devices event in October that it was working on Universal Windows 10 apps for Facebook, Facebook Messenger and Instagram, the social network has yet to deliver all the goodies to all enthusiast Windows 10 fans. Last month, we obtained some leaked images of the new Facebook Messenger app for Windows 10, which is still in closed beta, but today we were able to download and install the app without being in the beta. Others have not been able to access it yet, however.

We were able to successfully download the app on one of our Windows 10 PCs and we just spent some time playing with it. Long story short, it feels very much like the Instagram beta app on Windows 10 Mobile which is nothing more than an iOS port. In our brief testing with the Facebook Messenger app on Windows 10, we saw that the app uses an adaptable layout and all the features (including notifications) worked reliably. It seems that the only big feature missing here but available on the iOS and Android apps are voice and video calls. Otherwise, it’s a pretty good experience overall. Please find the detailed features of the app along some screenshots below:

◾Get notifications so you never miss a message
◾See when you have messages waiting for you with a live tile
◾Send photos, videos, GIFs and more
◾Bring your conversations to life with stickers
◾Know when people have seen your messages
◾Create groups for the people you message most—name them and set group photos
◾Forward messages or photos to people who weren’t in the conversation
◾Search for people and groups to quickly get back to them

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You can send stickers, gifs and voice messages.

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The Settings panel. Yes, this looks just like an iOS port.

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Hands-on with the Facebook Messenger (beta) app for Windows 10
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First look at Facebook and Facebook Messenger for Windows 10 Mobile


First look at Facebook and Facebook Messenger for Windows 10 Mobile

Read more: http://mspoweruser.com/first-look-fa...ows-10-mobile/

 

Facebook apps &Facebook messenger

Hello,

Regarding your concern, we recommend that you try each version of the Facebook and Messenger app. Use the app that works for your phone.

You can install the mentioned apps by visiting the following links:

• Facebook
• Facebook Beta
• Messenger
• Messenger Beta

Please make sure that you have enough space in your Storage to run the app.

Let us know if you need more help.