Facebook Messenger now sends SMS text messages, but only on Android

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by Sindy Cator on June 14, 2016 at 5:21 pm

Well, the rumors were true: Facebook Messenger can now send SMS text messages on Android again, just like the good old days. Basically, Messenger wants to be your end-all, be-all app for chatting with your friends. If you don’t recall, Facebook Messenger used to support SMS messaging, but then dropped it in 2013 after it saw low usage. SMS compatibility then started to show up again earlier this year, but it was just a test with a small batch of users. According to David Marcus, VP of Messaging Products at Facebook, it’s not just a barebones texting implementation. You can also send…