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Facebook Messenger (for Android)

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Facebook Messenger is one of the best ways to chat over text, SMS, video, voice, or encrypted messaging and has tons of fun stickers to boot. Best of all, everyone you know probably has an account already.

Everyone You Know

The main page of Facebook Messenger is broken down into several handy sections. It also smartly leverages Facebook information, like reminding you about birthdays.

Multifaceted Messaging

Facebook Messenger is more than just text messages. You can send stickers, images, GIFs, and even use third-party services like Uber and Lyft. It's incredibly powerful.

Secret Conversations

You can now send messages that are encrypted end-to-end over Facebook Messenger. Unlike regular messages, neither Facebook nor law enforcement can read these missives.

Chat Head Bots

Chat Heads let you quickly view and reply to Facebook Messenger conversations and SMS messages anywhere on your Android device. Chatbots expand what Messenger can do by linking you to third-party services and information.