It only took three years.
Facebook’s dedicated chat app, has finally arrived for the iPad. It has already been available for Android, iOS and even Windows Phone smartphones. There is no word on support for Android tablets yet though. Facebook Messenger for iPad can be downloaded now from the Apple App store.
The all-new Messenger for iPad comes with a multi-window interface that displays a list of threads alongside your current conversation. It features most of the Messenger features including stickers and group chat. However, Facebook hasn’t added some of the latest features like split-screen selfie camera and tap-and-hold quick video recordings.
Though Facebook doesn’t make money directly from Messenger, it has several opportunities to start monetising it, especially considering it recently hired PayPal’s David Marcus as the VP of messaging Products.
In 2011, Facebook had acquired Beluga to launch its dedicated chat app. Over the years, Facebook Messenger has been getting timely updates to stay at par with rival messaging apps. It’s most recent features include Snapchat-like messaging features, and one-tap photo sharing for Windows Phone.
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