Facebook for Android gets updated

Facebook for Android received an update and this version will allow users to get faster and easier navigation through the website on their Android smartphones. As can be seen from the images, the interface seems to have got a big overhaul and it does look more intuitive and better customized for Android phones, now. Also, they’ve included push notifications, and access to games and applications on the go, which wasn’t available in the previous versions. 

The updated interface

Here’s a list of what has been added in this new version of the application:

• Navigate faster: Get to your groups, apps, pages, and settings with a single press
• Search and discover: Look through friends, subscribers, apps, and pages
• See your friends’ tags on pictures and zoom: New photo viewing experience
• Faster notifications: Get alerted in real time with new push notifications
• Games & Apps: Play games and access your favourite apps on the go
• Access to mobile timeline (If you already have Facebook timeline)
• Access to friend lists and subscriptions

Those are some cool new features that have been added to enhance the mobile Facebook experience. The new Facebook app can be downloaded from here. 

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