Facebook announced a redesign of its app for mobile phones, with which it will seek to attract new generations. Meta wants to get rid of the idea that its social network is aimed at older people, so it will implement specific changes focused on the content users consume. centenary anniversary. To do this, it borrows some features from its competitors such as TikTok.
According to Meta, Facebook will update its mobile app to focus more on videos and community features. Meta took advantage of the special event to unveil a series of changes coming in the coming months. The new Facebook will focus on features such as groups, messenger, meetings or marketplace, the most commonly used features today.
Instead of being a potpourri of outdated memes and posts from your contacts, the new Facebook will bring weight to the community. Application will show posts from people who are near you and recommend local events or groups. Users will also be able to view Marketplace items sold in your regionor suggestions of places to visit.
On the other hand, the video section will copy TikTok and display the full screen player to enjoy the content.
“We want to make it easier for people to find clips and other videos they like on Facebook,” Mehta said. “This will give you a full-screen video player that allows you to easily view the best short, long and live videos in one place using our recommendation technology.”
Facebook will no longer be a social network of friends
Over time, Facebook has left behind the concept of a social network of friends. The app is currently bombarding users with messages from unknown people or pages you don’t follow. Facebook’s algorithm suggests content that may be attractive to users in order to keep them on the app.
The redesign doesn’t seek to go back. With these updates, Meta wants its new app to become a channel for those who want to interact with the local community rather than read their friends.
Facebook will show more messages from people you don’t knowalthough the focus is on local community content or entertainment. The app will post a weekly roundup of upcoming events based on your interests, more specific groups, or accounts you can follow on Instagram.
Facebook too will invest resources in the “Couples” section. This section has become an alternative for those who do not want to pay for Tinder and will now implement the function of inviting friends and playing Cupid. Matchmaker will allow up to five people to select potential partners for you.
Changes will be gradually implemented on Facebook. It’s important to note that most of the location features (events, recommendations, etc.) will debut in select US cities. On the other hand, a full-screen video player will appear in the coming weeks.
Source: Hiper Textual
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