Facebook Brings Updated Messenger for iOS Devices

Facebook's Messenger for iOS has received an update, making it compatible with devices running the iOS 6.

According to Apple, the new Messenger update, 2.0, is offering a new conversation design along with bug fixes, improved speed and more reliability. The updated version of Facebook Messenger will offer support for the latest iPhone 5's taller screen resolution, the iTunes page reported.

Additionally, the updated Messenger will also allow users to pin friends who they interact with the most to the top of their Favorites. The new Messenger app also introduces the swipe-left action which was previously present only in the Android version of the application. With the new Messenger, a user can now swipe his/her finger to the left and see who is signed into Facebook chat or Messenger and easily send a message.

The Messenger's chat interface has also received a facelift. The new interface has speech bubbles, which makes it seem more like a text messaging app than a Facebook chat app.

Meanwhile, Facebook has announced its plans to update its mobile applications more frequently, to address long-standing bugs and bring improvement in features. According to a recent announcement, Facebook will update its iOS apps every two months, while Android users will receive a new update every month.

Check out the full changelog:

WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 2.0

- Swipe left anywhere in the app to quickly see who's available and send a message
- Add friends you message most to the top of your Favorites
- New design for conversations
- Improved speed and reliability
- Support for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
- Bug fixes

Facebook released the new update Friday and it is currently available for free on most iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Download the latest Facebook Messenger from the iTunes App Store.