Messenger
Universal version latest seen at v527.0.0.2.107 · Reported by 229 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (20+):
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Messenger is Facebook's (Meta's) dedicated desktop messaging application that allows users to chat with their Facebook friends and contacts without needing to open a web browser. The app provides a native desktop experience for Facebook Messenger conversations, supporting features like video calls, voice messages, group chats, and file sharing. It's particularly useful for users who want quick access to their Facebook messages through a standalone desktop application rather than using the web interface. The app integrates with macOS notifications and provides a more seamless messaging experience for heavy Facebook Messenger users.
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1 suggestionGood news! A native Universal version of Messenger is now available (version 527.0.0.2.107), which has been confirmed running on real Macs in our user base. Your current Intel-only version (151.0.0.5.114) is significantly outdated. You should update to the latest version to get Apple Silicon support and the newest features. Note that while the Homebrew version shows as discontinued, Meta appears to have continued development with newer native builds available directly from their website. Simply download the latest version from Meta's official Messenger desktop page to get the Universal binary that will run natively on Apple Silicon Macs.
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