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Re:Facebook can now read your texts by dlwiest on Tuesday January 28, 2014 @09:58AM (#7137381)
The app can push notifications to your phone, which is nice for regular users, and it can merge with contacts to fill in blank pictures and provide more information. It's not essential, but some of the integration is nice.
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Re:Facebook can now read your texts by 01Michael10 on Tuesday January 28, 2014 @11:15AM (#7137908)
If I every get Facebook notifications on my mobile phone you are authorized to shot me in the head...
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Re:Facebook can now read your texts by gamegoblin on Tuesday January 28, 2014 @02:40PM (#7139198)
Some of my friends prefer FB message to SMS for some reason or another, and use it accordingly, so push is nice for that purpose.
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Re:Facebook can now read your texts by pavel_lishin on Tuesday January 28, 2014 @02:51PM (#7139251)
I've started using FB messaging - I live in New York, in a basement, and frequently hang out in places with plenty of Wifi, but zero cell signal.

In that situation, I cannot send or receive SMS messages, but FB, etc., work just fine.

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Re:Facebook can now read your texts by gms7777 on Tuesday January 28, 2014 @09:50PM (#7141521)
I use FB message to communicate with friends in other countries. I know there are other apps out there for it, but when we all have Facebook already, its easier that way.
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