Facebook opens up 360-degree live streaming to all

Facebook just made live streaming 360-degree video relatively easy, provided you have the equipment to capture the content. Users of devices like the new 2017 model Gear 360 just announced at the S8 smartphone launch, or the Insta360 Nano (for iPhone) and Air (for Android), or a host of higher-end models designed for pros, you can […]

How to view the ‘Most Recent’ feed in the new Facebook app

There’s no way to set it as the default, but if you just have to see the Most Recent posts first, you have an option. It seems as though Facebook’s interface is ever-changing, but the latest UI overhaul hitting devices is pretty dramatic. It’s mostly for the best, bringing a cleaner look and surfacing more […]

How to change privacy settings for shared posts in Facebook for Android

When sharing a post from the previous version of Facebook for Android, you may have forgotten to tap the itsy-bitsy people-sharing icon before you sent it off to the Interwebs. This icon controls the settings for who can see your post, be it Public, Friends, or other groups you’re part of on Facebook. Fortunately, this […]

Launch an apps without leaving the window you are working in

Say you are working in an app on your Android device right now and need to launch another right away even though you are not finished yet in this one. Maybe you want to post on Facebook or Twitter, check emails, make a quick call or reply to a chat message.The launcher app SwipePad provides […]

Delete unwanted Facebook comments using the Android app

You can now moderate the comments on your own Facebook posts from your Android device. With an update to the Android app last week, Facebook enabled the ability for Android users to delete comments in just a few short steps.The next time someone leaves an inappropriate comment, or an old flame starts proclaiming his undying […]

SoundCloud apps can now link to your Google+ Account

SoundCloud apps with not just Facebook or registered email ID but also with your Google ID, thereby linking your Google+ profile with the music service. Using Google+ Sign-In, it will now be easier for you to share your sounds and audio tracks with your circles on the service. This feature has been rolled out with […]

How to get the most out of Facebook messaging on your mobile phone

Facebook also makes it easy to send private messages, especially while you’re on-the-go. Here are some quick tips to show you how to get the most out of Facebook messaging on your mobile phone: 1. Start messages instantly From the Facebook app, tap the icon in the top right of your News Feed to get […]

Android App Can Scroll Through Multiple Open Graph Actions In Posts

Users of Facebook’s Android application are seeing a new way to browse content created byOpen Graph actions generated by their friends’ app usage. If those friends perform multiple Open Graph actions — such as liking several Instagram photos orsharing multiple songs via SoundTracking — users of the Android flagship Facebook app can scroll through the items being referenced via arrows that allow them to slide […]