Facebook is currently testing topic-based news feeds on mobile devices

Facebook is currently testing new multiple, topic-based feeds on its mobile app, instead of one main News Feed. Back in October, some users were also allowed to check out these specialised interest feeds and now, it has been spotted on Twitter by Jason Stein, who shares a few screenshots of the same. https://twitter.com/jasonwstein/status/681872601283719169/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw In conversation with The Verge, a Facebook spokesperson stated, “People have told us they’d like new options to see and have conversations about more stories on Facebook around specific topics they’re interested in. So we are testing feeds for people to view different stories from people and Pages based on topic areas.” In addition, the company is also reportedly testing the “Marketplace” feature with more users. This feature was tested back in October, but was said to be buried behind the main section of the app. The report also shares screenshots from reader Andrew Watts which offer more clarity on how the Marketplace tab will look like. “The experience will continue to evolve as we learn more about what’s useful for people and effective for businesses,” a spokesperson told The Verge. “We’re still in the early stages of testing and will continue to update the experience as we learn more about what works best.”