Facebook Messenger drops Facebook account requirement

Facebook Messenger no longer requires a Facebook account to send and receive messages.

Facebook changed the process, so all you need is a phone number and a picture. Now you can just download the app and select “Not on Facebook” to sign up with your phone number.

As the app’s blurb says, Facebook Messenger lets you contact friends for free. And it’s not just for Facebook friends; you can enter a phone number to add a new contact.