Facebook is testing a new browser for its mobile app that will allow users to browse within the app. According to a report from The Next Web, users will be able to access new web pages without leaving the app.
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Facebook Messenger hits 800 million monthly active users
Facebook has revealed that its Messenger app now has more than 800 million monthly active users (MAU). The social network said that Messenger crossed this mark at the end of 2015. In comparison, WhatsApp Messenger has 900 million monthly active users.
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Facebook tests multiple News Feeds on mobile
Facebook has been tweaking its News Feed continuously over the past few months and now the social network is testing a new feature where the mobile app could get multiple News Feeds based on different topics.
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Facebook for iOS now supports Live Photos
Facebook’s iOS app is adding support for Live Photos feature, that debuted on Apple’s recently launched iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Uploading a Live Photo to Facebook is same as uploading a normal photo from your camera roll.
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Facebook rolls out ‘Photo Magic’ facial recognition feature for Messenger
Earlier today, Facebook updated Messenger with a couple if customization options. Now, the Messenger app is also getting the Photo Magic feature that was being tested in November this year.
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Facebook Messenger gets emojis, custom color threads and nicknames
Facebook is really working hard on enhancing the user experience for Messenger. The social network has updated the Messenger app with few cool new features that improves your personalized chatting experience.
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Facebook will let you select 10 photos for your “Year in Review 2015”
The year is about to end and Facebook wants to offer you a walk down the memory lane. The social network is back with its “Year in Review”, which is a collection of photos from your most significant moments this year.
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Facebook Messenger will now let you request an Uber ride
Facebook is working hard on making Messenger more than just a instant messaging app. The social network has announced that users can now request an Uber ride directly through Facebook Messenger.
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Facebook Instant Articles are now available for all Android users
Facebook is finally rolling out Instant Articles to all Android users globally. Available on iOS since October this year, Instant Articles were being tested on a group of Android users last month.
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Facebook asks users to download Moments app, will kill photo syncing
Facebook is killing the photo syncing feature on its mobile app, as per a latest report from Tech Crunch. The social network is urging users to download the Moments app on their phones.
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Facebook is testing real-time comments to tell you when a friend is typing
Facebook has announced that it is testing real-time comments that will let you know when a friend is writing a comment, in real time on the web and in Facebook app for iOS. This feature is already available in several messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Google Hangouts and more. Continue reading “Facebook is testing real-time comments to tell you when a friend is typing”
Facebook tweaks News Feed to run better on slower mobile connections
One area where Facebook is working really hard is its News Feed. The social network has been continuously tweaking its News Feed with different algorithms for quiet some time and today it has announced few more important redesigns.
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Facebook shuts down Creative Labs, kills Slingshot, Rooms and Riff apps
Facebook has pulled the plug on its experimental Creative Labs division that was responsible for some of the apps like Slingshot, Rooms and Riff. The latest move was first reported by Cnet.
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Facebook updates News Feed algorithm to surface viral stories
Facebook has yet again tweaked its News Feed algorithm in order to serve only the important viral stories. The latest update to the News Feed will help users to leave out certain viral posts that are not relevant.
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Facebook launches SDK for tvOS
With the launch of the new Apple TV, customers have access to the App Store through their Television. Facebook wants to make use of that by providing an SDK for tvOS that will allow developers to build social experiences on the platform.