Saturday, December 5, 2015

Facebook Improves Again

Facebook is continually looking for ways to keep the user happy and using the social media tool.  In this technological age, people want to engage in real-time.  Facebook is adopting this strategy by introducing live videos.  These live videos allow people to see what you are doing in the current moment.  Users can now show instantaneously what they are doing in their life.  For instance, users can stream the places they visit or simply share their thoughts with their friends. 

Currently, this is being introduced slowly though iPhone users specifically in the United States.  While broadcasting, the number of live viewers will be displayed along with the names of your friends.  In addition, you can subscribe and get alerts when the next broadcast goes live.  I am looking forward to seeing this new addition to Facebook.  I think it will resemble Snapchat to an extent, but will allow videos to be longer and kept.  In addition, the videos are live and allow you to feel like you are in the moment experiencing everything with your friend.

Facebook is also adding a new collage feature.  You can use the photos you take and create a scrolling, moving collage.  By utilizing this new update, people will be able to put together a story of their adventure.  Overall, I want to see how this change impacts how people post pictures to Facebook.  With this new feature, people will be able to understand and follow the journey of their friends.  Facebook is continually trying to keep up with changing society.  I am looking forward to seeing these improvements in the future on my individual feed.

1 comment:

  1. Celine,
    This is really interesting. I like the collage feature. It's a nifty way for people to interact, but the live videos can hinder someone's appearance if they aren't careful.

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