#Facebook Messenger 4

Facebook has unveiled a new version of its popular Messenger app, touting new features in tow. The new Messenger, or Messenger 4 as Facebook calls it, takes on a more simplified approach to its current messaging app. The new Messenger also takes away the distractions by organizing the app into three tabs for easier navigation -- Chats for your conversations, People to check on who's active now and to look at your friend's Messenger stories, and Discover to check businesses and other places around you. Facebook says that the new messenger app is bound to roll out globally in the coming weeks. Meta has announced new updates to its Teen Accounts program, expanding safety features for young users across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. In December, Facebook Messenger received a major upgrade with end-to-end encryption for chats. [gallery type="rectangular" columns="2" size="full" ids="355458,355463"] Shared albums Organizing your photos in Messenger is now possible as users can now create shared albums. Simply go to your Messenger Settings and tap the QR code icon on the top-left corner. Read more in our articles including "Facebook Messenger 4 unveiled" and "Meta strengthens teen protections across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger".