Facebook goal is to allow anyone to use any of the three apps to reach anyone else in their contact list, without having to register for all three services. It’s unclear, however, how the system will work. Going forward, Facebook plans to unify Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram under a single messaging system that would also happen to be end-to-end encrypted.

At least those people who’ve signed up for Messenger with a phone number will still be able to use the service in the future. It’s unclear what prompted the change, but it makes sense to assume that most Messenger users have Facebook accounts, especially users who’ve signed up for Facebook long before Messenger arrived. If you already use Messenger without a Facebook account, no need to do anything. We found that the vast majority of people who use Messenger already log in through Facebook and we want to simplify the process. If you’re new to Messenger, you’ll notice that you need a Facebook account to chat with friends and close connections. Don't Miss : Today’s deals: $22 Echo Dot, $19 Fire Stick, $380 65-inch TV, $35 Blink Video Doorbell, moreįacebook has quietly removed the ability to sign up for Messenger using a phone number, but confirmed the feature to VentureBeat.

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