Facebook working on universal version of Facebook Messenger

Mar 9, 2016 19:25 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft announced during its hardware event on October 6, 2015, that Facebook would release official clients of its services for Windows 10, including a universal Messenger app that would work on PCs and smartphones powered by the new OS.

And it appears that the release of Facebook Messenger for Windows 10 is just around the corner, as the first screenshots with the app in action have gotten leaked earlier today.

WindowsBlogItalia has revealed (via MicrosoftInsider) that the app will come with live tile support to display new messages and notifications. So basically, you’ll be allowed to pin the Facebook Messenger to Start and see a preview when someone sends you a message.

Additionally, you’ll be able to post photos, videos, and GIFs, but also to insert stickers into your conversations - this is a feature that Facebook users really love, so it’s great to see it implemented in the official Windows 10 client.

And last but not least, you’ll be allowed to create groups for people you chat the most with, forward messages and photos to your contacts, and search people and groups to quickly send a new message.

Launch likely to take place later this month

Little is known about the release date of this new app, but the BUILD developer conference taking place later this month is very likely to witness the debut of the Facebook Messenger client for Windows 10.

Microsoft is expected to disclose more on its plans for apps on Windows 10, including the latest details on the official bridge for iOS, so it just makes sense for Microsoft to release Facebook Messenger during the same event.

For the moment, this app is only available in private beta, so you can’t find it in the store. But these screenshots are living proof that work advances at a fast pace, so expect more information in the coming weeks.

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