Facebook Messenger No Longer Accessible With Just a Phone Number.<br />To use the messaging app, you must <br />now also create a Facebook account.<br />We found that the vast majority of people who use Messenger already log in through Facebook and we want to simplify the process, Facebook, via VentureBeat.<br />The change will only affect <br />new Messenger users from here on out.<br />Facebook adds that if you <br />already use Messenger without an <br />account, you won't be affected. .<br />The change impacts those who <br />sign up for Messenger Lite as well.<br />The move by Facebook hints <br />at an even bigger change for its <br />messaging features going forward.<br />Rumors suggest the social media giant could combine Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp into a single platform
