Support for Emoji 14.0 is available for global Facebook users. Facebook apps for iOS use native emojis for their respective platform instead of Facebook's own emoji images.
And if you'd like more details on the new features, check out Jennifer Van Grove's Facebook's Messenger app: Practical is the new sexy.Facebook emojis appear for users of the Facebook website, Facebook Android app, Messenger for web, and Messenger for Android. An example of the new chat interface of Messenger.Ĭheck it out and leave your thoughts on the redesign in the comments. As noted in my KitKat keyboard post, if you're having trouble installing, upload the APK to cloud storage and install from there. Once the APK has made its way to your device, open it to install.
You can open the following link from your device, or download it on your computer and transfer it later: click here to download the Messenger APK. Now you can grab a copy of Messenger from the mirror provided by the crew at AndroidPolice. If you don't, you'll get constant reminders to update your new Messenger app (Facebook gave the new app an older version number). Next, if you have the current version of Facebook Messenger, you'll want to uninstall it. Head to Settings > Security > make sure there's a check mark next to Unknown Sources. You will be responsible for any issues caused by the installation, and should only proceed if you are prepared to deal with the resulting consequences.īefore you dive in, make sure you can install third-party software on your Android device. (Yeah, this part sounds a little scary for the stalker types.) This process requires that the recipient provided a phone number on his or her Facebook profile, and that you have that same number for them.ĭisclaimer: Installing third-party software means taking risks with your device and/or personal information. However, you can send messages to people in your address book that you haven't connected with on Facebook yet. are denoted by a little blue lightning bolt badge," said CNET's Jennifer Van Grove.Īmong other major changes, you'll find that SMS support is gone. For instance, "contacts that also use Messenger.
Facebook wants to help you find the fastest way to reach your friends.
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