SMS messages will show up in purple while Messenger conversations will be blue. To try it out, just open Messenger, tap on Settings (the person icon), select 'SMS' from the list, and enable 'Default SMS app.' After doing so, you'll be able to view and respond to any SMS convos within Messenger. The social network has reportedly been testing a 'modern version' of the feature since this past February. 'We hope that this new choice will bring the convenience of being able to access all your messages in one place, making your messaging a lot simpler and helping you stay on top of your conversations!'Īccording to TechCrunch (Opens in a new window), this feature isn't exactly new: Facebook integrated SMS into Messenger for Android back in 2012 but removed it the following year. 'We know that people receive messages via both SMS and Messenger - for example your best friend sends you GIFs on Messenger whilst your mom only uses SMS - we want to make it easier to stay in touch with all the people you care about,' the post (Opens in a new window) reads. In a post announcing the capability, Facebook took a veiled shot at SMS, suggesting it's basic and something only a non-tech-savvy mother would still use. The social network on Tuesday announced that Android users can now send and receive SMS (aka text) messages in Messenger.

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