Facebook has announced a new, improved version of the Messages product and new email service for users.
The new Facebook Messages can integrate chat, texts and email into one place. No matter how a user talks to someone, all messages can be streamlined into a single,
continuous thread.
Users will now have the option of creating a public email address which will allow them to receive messages on Facebook.
Modeled after Facebook Chat, the focus of this feature is on creating a simpler, faster experience for people to communicate with their friends.
Email compatibility is simply a way to allow those who use Facebook to communicate with people who prefer to use a standard email clients.
Users the option to create email addresses using the [email protected] domain
Employees of Facebook will use the new [email protected]. email address.
The new Messages design will be rolled out to all Facebook users gradually, so you should see steps to opt-in soon. If you want to access the new design early,
visit this page to learn more about the new Messages product and request an invitation to opt-in via the URL –
http://www.facebook.com/about/messages/