iPhone: Facebook
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 running time 04:29
There's been a major update to the iPhone Facebook app! Stephanie Chu breaks down why there's so much buzz about this release.
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If you've used the Facebook 2.0 version of this iPhone app, you'll likely agree that this no longer feels like a watered down version of viewing and using the website.
Among the new features is a fantastic user interface update with a similar feel to the iPhone OS, and a customizable page to bookmark your favorite pages. There's also a ton of features that weren't available before, like viewing/writing Notes, a revamped search of friends, everyone, and pages, more control over your personal profile, and awesome photo management.
The list of features goes on and on, and we also shed some light on some things we'd like to see, such as Facebook video playback, status messages, profile editing, and friend removal.
With two additional releases to improve the already great 3.0 version, it's clear that Facebook has created a top-notch iPhone app. Watch the episode for a full review!
Review by: Stephanie Chu
Facebook
Version 3.02 | Developed by Facebook, Inc. | Free
PROS:
Complete UI update
More features accessible
New search
More profile options
Fan page management
More friend interaction
Voiceover accessibility
CONS:
No Facebook video playback
Can't edit profile info
No status on profile header
Can't group new friends
Can't delete friends
No push notification
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" And it Trotsky I. Some pats are still hot after that it is so tightly that hosted the -- who lands a review of this time showdown happened between me and David Craig. He may have Internet -- for face that I thought -- take my chances that they -- recently received a significant that they can do is is the tinkling of Britain will likely be. It's no longer is like a watered down version healing and -- of what I still looks you in the FaceBook -- Most obviously a fantastic he's there they say it hasn't and it feels that I asked for a bachelor eases some naturally conclude that this. Well it has hasn't paid to -- I picked it. For those who need the High Court and on expanded on the continent and -- landscape which is on its impact. When -- seventh -- a watered down version of the web that I met him. Feminine features available until it -- chronological list upcoming and passive and therapies are deeply. -- full list of upcoming birthdays and if you haven't had the right you get tired -- go to Annapolis and we now. Now let's say that Catholics back. And things here than anyone else belongs in an out and -- I think that's it hasn't meant to provide prenatal her friends every one of pages are becoming a big ticket and a one remaining pages like I and yup -- of the post updates photos directly to -- pages for all the Manning on the though really that he lived finally had -- an -- it is potentially -- becoming -- well that. And look at Revision 3."
" If you wanna make an impact online godaddy.com has what he. Dot com names as low as a dollar 99 plus it will classless thing. Fascinating web site builders and much more easily put that I could get ten dollars off any order of forty dollars and more. Now on to the price is waiting for what's in it for your own personal profile. But Kennedy had its best you know indict if you featuring I think your profile picture of achieving any -- you've uploaded in the number of bad -- from up close and personal account and he can now create an ugly albums and -- didn't complete photo management. Plus if that is that the photo I think and -- country yes you can even directly post as a you know. Interaction with the offense has been number that you everywhere need to fill the from massive amounts have been pulling for me check at this each event that he's sort used it like it. And if you enjoy giving and receiving pots than you think the app integrates them like feature that looks just like let's say. Isn't south encompassing -- with a built in web browsing that lets you return here -- the after visiting external links. Unless it's a face that -- you know. With president -- felt retired and you apples and have a couple things that it isn't about how they converted format that I can claim. And something it breaks my own heart is the lack of ability to edit my profile I can't found new friends in the -- and for the life of me I still have no idea how to fairly certain friends. I miss the latest status messages that if the display on a -- right Hillary's name and that's not something I personally want percent of vacation I yet to be -- If somebody that it is no it isn't just my bad -- this is one of my favorite while photos never explain and I can't really event coming theme. Well that was a Charlotte the company is a recap of prison time because the grad Eli and that's not a basic features are now accessible sweep that series. Mark until appear profound management of and it is and greater action as a friend. Hunt no video playback can't edit your profile. Status message is missing from -- there -- no filing have you spent a good. Can't believe people and no push him. I get that they deposit Geoff here -- faith that this single handedly keep up the path he may have even maybe if phrasing -- that come iPhone rather than -- But that's set may verdict is it definitely -- that and that is social networking -- on -- flowers and another thinks that what you waiting for control and fine. I'm Stephanie here and if he has any feedback message sent it to me night after I think at revision3.com. My opinion but at mentally. Police could pass judgment they sit and take action behind the scenes but and they shouldn't suspect after that -- visiting revision3.com. Slash -- that thing to check -- See you next."
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Started discussion: September 9, 2009 @ 12:04am GMT
Episode 14 - iPhone: Facebook [Discussion]
There's been a major update to the iPhone Facebook app! Stephanie Chu breaks down why there's so much buzz about this release.
Watch or download this episode now!
upagainst
2 months ago
this girl and annie make it so obvious that this show is completely scripted. otherwise the show is really decent.
comeoneileen
2 months ago
Scripted
In reply to upagainst:
this girl and annie make it so obvious that this show is completely scripted. otherwise the show is really decent.
Are you implying that "scripted" is a negative thing? Everyone on the show writes their own script for their review. There's a lot of information and content we want to make sure you know about. It's not easy to do that from memory. There's your confirmation.
masherscf
2 months ago
In reply to come on eileen:
Are you implying that "scripted" is a negative thing? Everyone on the show writes their own script for their review. There's a lot of information and content we want to make sure you know about. It's not easy to do that from memory. There's your confirmation.
You've been caught by the internet-hater Catch-22. For every person that complains about a show being too "scripted", there's another one that will complain that the show is not scripted enough. Some viewers want a show that is really polished. Others want a show that is really spontaneous.
You should focus on doing the show that you want to make and you'll find an audience. I think the show is fabulous.
lokified
about 1 month ago
I totally agree. I'm loving the Facebook App update, especially the fact that you can like something from your iPhone/iPod, and, the most refreshing thing: when you Notification says that one of your friends has liked something you've posted, it now links straight to the Liked Item! Finally!















Watch or download this episode now!
Very solid episode. Great job at breaking down the new facebook app. I definitely see the point you made (old OS feeling like the web browser vs. new OS feeling like the iPhone interface). Great job with the show, guys. I am staying tuned.