Facebook launches standalone Messenger desktop app

Facebook today debuted a new Messenger app for desktop and PC, presumably in an attempt to get in on the massive new demand for good voice chat apps. The new app syncs calls across devices, boasts unlimited free video and group calls, and supports GIFs and notifications.

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