![]() So, is it really a big deal? Should you avoid Messenger or is it a handy tool? We polled the PCMag staff to see what they thought about Messenger, and most had good things to say, save for those concerned about the permissions snafu and the extra space eaten up by Messenger. Specifically, the Android Messenger app requests permission to take pictures and videos record audio receive text messages and read your contacts - all things you need to contact and interact with your Facebook friends within the app. In response, Facebook said (Opens in a new window) "that Android controls the way the permissions are named, and the way they're named doesn't necessarily reflect the way the Messenger app and other apps use them." But there were also concerns about the large number of permissions the app requested upon installation, particularly on Android. ![]() The move irritated those who didn't want to download yet another app (Google recently did the same thing with Drive). How to Set Up Two-Factor Authenticationįacebook recently jettisoned chat from its standalone Facebook app and forced users to download the separate Facebook Messenger app for real-time interaction with their friends.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad. ![]() How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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