Facebook started toying with the idea back in April when it started asking users to switch to the Messenger app in Europe. The company claims to have seen “positive results” in terms of engagement which led to this decision.
Currently, there is a tab in the app that allows you send and receive messages in the Facebook app. Facebook will soon start notifying users to switch to its standalone messaging app. Besides, with new messaging apps for iOS and Android, the company plans to improve the speed and add features such as the ability to take selfies and videos within the app.
