Facebook Messenger updated, you can now save photos and more

Today is all about Windows Phone 8.1, but that doesn’t mean developers stop updating apps in the Windows Phone Store. We’re looking at an update for Facebook Messenger in the Windows Phone Store. Looking forward to saving photos? Then you’re in luck, the newest update to Facebook Messenger allows that and more. Let’s check it out.

Facebook Messenger launched on Windows Phone nearly a month ago. Today we’re looking at an update that puts the app at version 3.1 in the Windows Phone Store. Here’s what’s new:

  • You can now save photos
  • Notifications are more reliable, so you never miss a message
  • The app uses less data
  • Overall performance has improved

We just updated the app and can confirm the ability to download images. We haven’t spent enough time to see how performance and notifications work. Though we haven’t had any major complaints with notifications in Facebook Messenger. Let us know if you notice any changes with the app going forward.

Download Facebook Messenger from the Windows Phone Store for free.

Thanks for the tip Debaraj B!

QR: Facebook Messenger

Sam Sabri