New Messenger Windows App!! Dark MODE ?

[Sharp_3yE]

Messenger (beta) on the Windows Store was just updated. The old Windows Store app was lacking quite a few features. Now, it's much better. Looks similar to the Messenger Web App except it uses a 3 dot button the top right instead of the information button. Small news here but I thought it was interesting enough to share. 

 

Link: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productId/9NBLGGH2T5JK

 

 

[Ashleyyyy]

an app update is tech news now?

[Sharp_3yE]

6 minutes ago, Twilight said:

an app update is tech news now?

MEH what ever. If it moves it moves. 

[DrMacintosh]

Looks great, I can finally message my gf while on my PC without having to load the FB website. 

[williamcll]

Messenger was one of the first few apps I removed from my PC.

[Soppro]

It would be cool if they added translucency/Fluent Design like they showed off in the original screenshots

Still waiting for the Mac app 

[TechGod]

Wonder when the Mac is gonna get the promised app. 

[DrMacintosh]

45 minutes ago, Soppro said:

Still waiting for the Mac app

It really should not take them long. macOS now has the ability to essentially port iPhone apps. The transition is so easy a single dev can maintain the app. 

[DrMacintosh]

2 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

At second glance the app accesses wayy more on the pc than what it should need to operate.

Like what? I would expect it to want to access contacts, location data, photos, videos, and regular files for attachments. It should also want camera and mic access for its calling functionality. What else is there that the app wants? 

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, huilun02 said:

It should require access to absolutely nothing if all I use it for is messaging

That's not what messenger is. If thats all you want, use SMS

[Sharp_3yE]

35 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

It should require access to absolutely nothing if all I use it for is messaging. The contacts list is an internal thing and should not need to take anything from Windows. Location data from a computer? Unnecessary.

it would still need access to contacts and storage no matter what

[schwellmo92]

I just downloaded it. It looks cool, but... is there no way to see what time you sent/received each message? Like on the web app when you hover over a message?

[LogicalDrm]

16 hours ago, Sharp_3yE said:

MEH what ever. If it moves it moves. 

Moved to Programs, Apps and Websites. I would appreciate that you post in correct subforum to begin with.

[Sharp_3yE]

8 hours ago, LogicalDrm said:

Moved to Programs, Apps and Websites. I would appreciate that you post in correct subforum to begin with.

Still technically tech news. Is it even possible for me to move or delete it?

[Sharp_3yE]

11 hours ago, schwellmo92 said:

I just downloaded it. It looks cool, but... is there no way to see what time you sent/received each message? Like on the web app when you hover over a message?

No it does. Just hover the cursor over it for a second.

 

3 things I found it doesn't do is "search in conversation", go the their facebook profile, and I guess no secret conversations.

[schwellmo92]

6 hours ago, Sharp_3yE said:

No it does. Just hover the cursor over it for a second.

Oh sweet! Thanks.