Meta is discontinuing its desktop Messenger apps for Windows and Mac. Starting Dec. 15, you'll need to head to Facebook to continue chatting through the app on your computer.

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The desktop Messenger app is being retired, but chats will still be accessible through Facebook and Messenger on the web.

Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook ...