Test Of Revamped Facebook Messenger For Android Expanding; IOS Coming Soon

The revamped Facebook Messenger for Android that the social network began testing late last month is being rolled out to more users, and what Facebook is calling “the new Messenger experience” will find its way to iOS users, as well, according to a post on Newsroom.

The revamped Facebook Messenger for Android that the social network began testing late last month is being rolled out to more users, and what Facebook is calling “the new Messenger experience” will find its way to iOS users, as well, according to a post on Newsroom.

There was no word on timing for testing of the iOS app, but Facebook did release some screenshots, which can be seen above and below.

The new features for the Android app, which will be tested with a “limited number” of users, include:

  • The Messenger icon appears next to the names of friends who are currently using Messenger, so that users know who will receive their messages instantly.
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