Source: The Verge
Summary
Meta is shutting down its stand-alone desktop apps for Messenger on Windows and Mac. The move follows a similar shutdown of the apps a few months prior. According to Meta, the decision aims to streamline user experience and focus on the web-based version of Messenger.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Meta is sunsetting its desktop apps for Messenger, a move that’s hardly surprising given the current tech landscape. The company claims it’s all about streamlining user experience, but we’ve heard that one before. It’s just another iteration in the never-ending cycle of “progress”. Meanwhile, users are left wondering what’s next for their desktop messaging experience.
The shutdown will undoubtedly “improve” the user experience… until the next update.
Author: Evan Null
