Thursday, March 14, 2013

Heads Up: New Facebook

Facebook is changing. Again.

Don't worry, though! It isn't a big transition like the last one was. This new Timeline is all about better organization and making the apps we use daily, better integrated into our personal profiles.

"We're trying to give everyone in the world the best personalized newspaper we can," said Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

What will that look like? PCmag.com shared some pics and info. (here) that we will be going over below!



As you can see, it's not that much different. The long bar down the left side makes all of the apps (photos, games, etc.) easier to access from the get-go. 

This left sidebar will also house Face Chat.

One of the new features of this News Feed is that fact that we have a more in-depth filtering system. If you want to just see the games that your friends are playing then click the option and your News Feed will be nothing but game-related.


The above picture is when you click the Photos filtering option, so you can kind of get an idea of how each topic will make your Feed look. This revamped Facebook will also be sporting bigger and better-looking pictures.

Now, what about all of this new app integration stuff I was talking about? How will this affect your personal profile?

Basically, this new update will allow users to add standalone sections to their profiles for different apps. Much like the posted photos and music tracks that show up on the right side now (unless you have that turned off). 

However, the biggest change in this new Facebook is the fact that you can integrate your apps on your About page. Not only can you have your favorite movies, books, and music like you have now but you will be able to give them their own sections. You can also have your activity show up on this page for each app if you chose. 

All in all, this new change isn't a huge one. It's just more organized and informative (if you want it to be)! So, keep calm and don't get stressed about this new, new Facebook that's coming!



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