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New Facebook for iOS, Version 5.0 [Review]

Facebook finally updated their Facebook for iOS application i.e. official applications for iPhone, iPad and iTouch with a new look, faster engine and timeline support. The main thing about this update was to provide a faster mobile app and they did it perfectly. As compared to older version of Facebook for iOS this version 5.0 takes very less time to load. They have also removed the “Slide to Refresh” option, now you just have to click on the banner to see new updates. Let’s have a deeper look at the application.

Design:

I like the overall design of the new application. Check out some screenshots of the app:

Speed:

This latest version of Facebook for iOS is very good when it comes to speed i.e. the time it takes to load homepage or profile or some picture and that too without getting crashed again and again.

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Messages:

You must be familiar with the application “Facebook Messenger”, it’s a nice application where you can send or receive Facebook inbox messages without accessing whole Facebook news feed. But you don’t need a messenger separately now as Facebook integrated same messenger interface in Facebook for iOS 5.0. Now you can easily send and receive messages to your friends and get to know when they read your message.

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Photos:

Again a faster loading feature, now it takes very less time to open a picture than it used to be in earlier versions.

What Else?

Finally this version of Facebook supports “Timeline Profiles”, except that there are some other changes as well. Like, now you don’t need to go to the top and refresh page again and again to read latest updates. It updates automatically and you just have to click on top “New Stories” bar.

Another feature they have added is that you have Instant access to your Notifications. No need to open a separate page to open likes or comments.

Not so good thing:

One thing I don’t like about this update is that the news feed is showing cropped pictures instead of full uploaded pictures. Most of the time it automatically crops the face of the person in the picture. Check the news feed and actual picture size screenshots below:

Another feature which is not present here is small thumbnails of all the pictures uploaded to that album which used to be on the bottom of picture in earlier versions.

Personally I like this version of Facebook mainly because of its performance and User Interface. Don’t forget to share your views with us.

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Facebook launches two new security feature for “Facebook Mobile”

“Facebook”- a website that takes user privacy seriously just launched two new features for those who uses Facebook from mobile. Well not the Facebook applications like “Facebook for Blackberry” and “Facebook for iPhone” but for those who uses m.facebook.com. These features are, “Mobile Social Reporting” and “Mobile Password Reset” Let’s have a look at them.

1. Mobile Social Reporting:

Social Reporting is a feature by which you can directly report something on Facebook that you don’t like and tell the person who uploaded that to remove it. This is a nice feature but people hardly takes the stuff down mostly because they do not know the person who’s reporting personally. Facebook is now testing this feature on m.facebook.com and will be available to all the profiles soon.

2. Mobile Password Reset:

Earlier if you weren’t able to login to your Facebook profile, you had to login to your Facebook profile from a PC and reset your password. But now you can reset your password straight from your phone using it’s browser. In case somebody hacked your profile or you forgot your password you can reset it using your mobile phone by entering either your e-mail or phone number or your Facebook username. Soon this feature will also be launched for all the Facebook profiles as well.

But these feature’s are not going to make any major difference in user experience. Reporting stuff hardly works on Facebook and very few people tries to reset their password from phone, first they always check from a PC that why can’t they login to their profile. 😛

Image credits: Facebook Inc.

 

 

 

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Facebook for Android 1.3- Installation, Features, Bugs and Problems

If you are using a Google’s operating system Android mobile phone then this post is exclusively for you. The new Facebook for Android is now available to download with cool new features which was missing in its older versions. The new feature in this application includes Video playback, you can now view events, RSVP for events, accept or reject friend request without leaving the application, and a fresh new updated homepage.

The new homepage includes draggable notifications drawer, a photo reel to view your friends’ photos and videos, search for friends and update status right from your homepage.

Installation:

If you are already using Facebook for Android, you will be notified on your device that a new update is available. Alternatively you can install the application from Android market (version 1.2 is available right now) or simply download it from Facebook for Android fb app.

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Missing Feature:

The new Facebook app for Androids covers a lot of new features which was earlier missing but still it’s not having a very important feature which is Facebook chat. Yes even the Android 1.3 isn’t supporting Facebook chat and you have to download another application for it.

Bugs/Problems:

Android users who are using Facebook 1.3 reported few bugs/problems with this app i.e:

  1. The video feature isn’t working properly.
  2. User Interface isn’t good.
  3. Notification is opening in browser rather than in application itself.
  4. Slow operation.

Due to these problems some users have installed the previous version i.e Facebook 1.2 again. Tell us what do you think about this new Facebook’s application for Android phones.

LINK: Android market, Facebook for Android

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Airtel Users Can Now Access Facebook Free For 2 Months

Bharti Airtel has  made accessing Facebook free for its subscribers, albeit for a two month period. The move tops almost every other option available for accessing facebook on mobile for free. If you remember, Facebook had recently launched a very basic version 0.facebook.com primarily for mobile access for free. Using o.facebook.com users can access their facebook accounts, view and update status messages without incurring any data charges. However, there was one little problem with this – o.facebook.com does not provide viewing and updating of images. So, if anyone wants to view and update images via o.facebook.com, data charges apply.

However, Airtel has gone one up and actually provided free access to m.facebook.com itself, the mobile version of Facebook. What this means is that Airtel users can get the complete experience including images at no extra cost. The service is free for 2 months and will last till August 31.

How to access m.facebook.com for free on Airtel

If you are already use mobile internet on your Airtel connection, all you need to do is log on to m.facebook.com and start accessing your facebook account without worrying about data charges.

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If you are going to use mobile internet for the first time on your Airtel connection, here are the steps you need to follow,

  • SMS ‘FACEBOOK’ to 54321
  • Enter your e-mail address and password
  • That’s it. You can start browsing your facebook account using m.facebook.com without paying a single penny during July and August

This sure looks like a win-win move for Airtel and Facebook. Facebook has a huge user base in India and with Airtel providing free access for limited time, it can both result in increase in subscribers for Airtel and also increased adoption of its mobile internet services which will go a long way in increasing revenues for Airtel.

Do you have a Airtel connection? Give the service a try and let us know your feedback.

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Facebook For iPhone adds New Features for Videos, Walls and Photos

Few weeks ago, Facebook has introduced 0.facebook.com mobile site, where facebook has partnership with mobile company operators and made the mobile site to access it for free. Now, Facebook has just released version 3.1.3, which adds a few new features that people have been asking for and also it would increase further accessing of facebook.

Facebook for iPhone released version 3.1.3 which has some new features, like the ability to watch videos and make posts on event walls and also view photos on better quality.

New features in this version:

  • You can now watch Facebook videos.
  • You can now view and write on walls of events.
  • Uploaded photos are now 720px wide.

Facebook hasn’t released the native iPad app and also there is no official information on the release about iOS4 compatibility.

Some of the bugs which are fixed in this version –

  • Could not comment on photos accessed from Notifications
  • Could not upload photos smaller than a certain size
  • No more than 2 notifications were highlighted as unread
  • Status updates appeared out of order in News Feed
  • Broken photo album links in News Feed
  • Birthdays view had months in wrong order
  • Last section of friend list was incomplete if you had fewer than 8 friends
  • Notes with non-ASCII text were cut off at the end

You can download Facebook for iPhone here or from iTunes

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Facebook applications for your iPhone, Palm, Sony Ericsson, INQ, Blackberry, Nokia, Android, Windows Mobile, Sidekick

If you use Facebook from your cell phone then it’s always recommended to use the relevant application for it in order to make Facebooking more convenient and user friendly. If you are using any mobile phone of  iPhone, Palm, Sony Ericsson, INQ, Blackberry, Nokia, Android, Windows Mobile, Sidekick then Facebook or it’s 3rd party provides an application. If your phone doesn’t supports any application at all the you can simply use either your mobile browser or Facebook for Mobile.
  • iPhone: iPhone from Apple, you can also use this application for iPod Touch. Provided by iTunes.
  • Palm: For different models of Plam used in India and Abroad.
  • Sony Ericsson: For Sony Ericson Phones developed by official Sony Ericson cell phone company.
  • INQ: The least used Facebook mobile application.
  • Blackberry: Facebook application for your Blackberry business phones.
  • Nokia: Nokia Facebook application provided by Nokia OVI Store.
  • Android: For Android phones which are popular like iPhones.

Enjoy wireless Facebooking 😉

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Facebook Application: Facebook for Blackberry

If you are using Blackberry smart-phone then a must have application for it, is ‘Facebook for Blackberry’ with which you can access Facebook right from your Blackberry smart-phone. With clean and easy to use design, Facebook for Blackberry is one of the most downloaded applications under Facebook Mobile, just like Facebook for iPhone.

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To download this application go to the official application page here. Click on Download application.

Official Blackberry Website:

Use this link of Official Blackberry website to download the application.

Features:

  • Update your status.
  • Stay connected with recent updates of your friends.
  • Tag friends in photos.
  • View profiles.
  • Send messages/pokes.
  • See Facebook events.
  • Upload photos instantly.

System Requirements:

  • Wireless data service plan from your service provider.
  • A Facebook account.(Get it here).
  • Blackberry smartphone with 64MB of memory.
  • 882KB available memory.
  • Blackberry Device software 4.2 or later.

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