Now that Facebook has decided to separate
the messenger service from Facebook it might be time to look at
whether you want to use it. It only works for Facebook friends, so
you still need another messenger service for non Facebook friends.
The
new Messenger allows you to message ONLY your Facebook friends
using a Wi-Fi connection or your data plan. It lets you include
stickers in your messages and new messages will pop up on your
screen while you are using other apps. The app lets you send
picture and video messages like other mobile messaging services.
Like Skype, now you can call your Facebook friends all over the
world for free using your Wi-Fi connection. Of course Skype does
not limit calls to only Facebook friends. Seems silly to add
another messenger service that can only access some of your
contacts. Caveat Emptor and absolutely do read the terms of
service.