Messenger Review: Helpful and Protected

Messenger is a kind of mobile social networking app owned by Facebook and running in close conjunction with it. Its key objective is to deliver numerous tools for communication. You can choose any available ones like text, audio, and video messaging, phone and video calls. It has been updated since its initial release, and now you can use it even without a Facebook account.

Great design

The app is well developed with a clear, user-friendly interface. You can choose between the Light and Dark mode. Both variants are eye-pleasing. Navigation is performed by tapping. Go to the menu on the bottom of the screen and decide on a pink icon you need to perform the task you are interested in. In the center of the page, you will find your contact list, which can be scrolled to find the needed person, or you are suggested to apply the search option.

Wide opportunities

The app syncs your contacts in Facebook so that you could communicate with your friends. Being intended for contact with other users, it allows exchanging messages of various formats. To make them detailed and emotional, you can add visual effects, emoji, stickers, and even GIFs. You can capture a picture and send it immediately. It is possible to record any sounding and send a voice message. You are allowed to share locations with other users, discuss the events, and so on. You can contact with a single person or with a group. The free version comes with fewer features, but it is powerful enough to meet the average needs in communication. If you want to extend functionality, you are recommended to look through the in-app products. Still, some options are available for particular locations only.

Usage is smooth

Once downloaded, the app is available for you to start using it as you like. You are expected to sign in, but there is no need to enter your private data. Though you will be asked to grant a lot of permissions, and that can cause some concerns. Still, you have to allow the app to access your camera and microphone if you want to make video calls, hold conferences, and share the photos for private or business purposes. With regards to safety, you can block friends, reject incoming messages, report alarming information. Also, you will get a pop-up warning about the messages considered to be "potentially harmful".

Reliable and safe

The Facebook Messenger app is a good product for communication on the go. You can discuss any themes with your friends and look through the offerings of businesses to make reservations or place an order.

Download it if you like Snapchat, Skype, Telegram.