Facebook Rolls out Messages Update, Including a New Layout, Photo Sharing and More

FacebookMore Facebook users are seeing their updated Messages interface, which the company announced back in August. The new look includes a two-paned interface, improved photo uploading, emoticons keyboard shortcuts and read receipts, among other new features. The new Messages interface smacks of traditional email clients. Facebook might also be thinking about bringing promotions to its Messages service, possibly enabling users or marketers to pay to send or promote a message to users on the social network. (Inside Facebook)