FaceBook released an update to its standalone Messenger app. The new update includes support for smiley and emoji graphics, the ability to tap a friend’s name to access their Timeline, bug fixes, and a new messages sound.

New features in version 1.9 include:
· Add smileys, hearts and other emoji to messages
· Click the person’s name at the top of your conversation to view their Facebook Timeline
· Seeing who’s active lets you and your friends know how soon to expect a reply
· Improved “new message” sound
· Other bug fixes

You can download FaceBook Messenger for iOS here.