Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. If you're already logged in to the Facebook app, Messenger simply logs you in automatically after a confirmation. If you already have a Facebook account (and who doesn't?), simply log in and you're finished.

During setup, you're prompted to enter your phone number and grant access to your contacts, but if you'd rather Facebook not have access to this information you can just skip it. An astonishing array of stickers and smartly integrated Secret Conversations feature make it an Editors' Choice winner for Android mobile messaging.įacebook Messenger is available free in Google Play, and I had no trouble loading it onto my Nexus 5x ($89.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window). This Android app lets you chat via text, video, and voice, and will even do double duty as your default SMS client. How to Set Up Two-Factor AuthenticationĮven if the horrors of US politics have made checking your regular Facebook account something that fills you with dread, don't discount the social network's excellent Android messaging client, Facebook Messenger.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.

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