Messenger
Messenger is Meta's messaging and video chat client for macOS, allowing users to send text messages, share photos and videos, make voice and video calls, and participate in group chats with contacts. It integrates with the broader Messenger ecosystem and provides features like dark mode, stickers, GIFs, emoji, and desktop notifications. Messenger is widely used by millions of Mac users to stay connected with friends and family.
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1 suggestionFacebook Messenger received a native Apple Silicon build in version 158.0, released in August 2022, so if you are still running an older Intel-only copy under Rosetta, updating will give you noticeably better performance and battery life. Update through the Mac App Store by opening the App Store and going to Updates, or download the latest version directly from Meta's Messenger website. After updating, verify that you have the native build by right-clicking the Messenger icon in Applications, selecting Get Info, and checking that it does not report "Intel" in the Kind field—some users have reported the installer initially placing both versions on their Mac, in which case you can safely delete the Intel copy.
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