Update: Facebook v2.0
Author: Jeff Noble | Posted under: NewsTags: free apps, native apps, networking, Social Networking, update
Facebook v2.0 | Published by Facebook | Via App Store | Free | Released: 9-30-08
Overview
The orginal Facebook app (full review HERE) shot up to one of the top 5 most downloaded apps soon after the App Store went online this summer. Soon after its release, users began to complain of missing functionality - some of which could be found on the mobile site but not on the app itself. Facebook promised a new version of the app in September, and with 0 days to spare, 2.0 was released today (complete with new icon). It does not disappoint.
What’s New In This Version
The first thing you’ll notice is a much improved home screen. Now each status update has a green “+” symbol next to it that allows commenting - one of the most demanded feature requests that I personally had for this much-awaited update.
In addition, you’ll now see three tabs across the top of the screen: News Feed, Notifications, and Requests.
News Feeds contains all the updates from your friends - status updates, picture uploads, blog entries, top stories (default), etc.
Notifications shows you all the different activity that your friends are engaging in on Facebook - all the apps they’re adding, etc.
Requests is pretty much the same as the old Facebook, allowing you to approve friend requests and event invites.
The bottom of the app’s screen contains the same icons as the previous version, with the addition of some of the same features as the new home screen. On any user home page, you can now interact with wall comments, status comments, etc.
When you press the “+” button or status update icon (the Facebook head in the top left corner of the main screen), you’ll see a nice popout dialog box to enter your text. I like. You can also update your own status and add photos from your own page by pressing your name button at the bottom of the screen.
The new Inbox also has a feature for “Updates” that gives you information about groups you’ve joined or events that you’ve expressed interest in.
Summary
This is the app that should have been released first. Facebook has finally arrived in all its social glory on the iPhone. The previous version was really on a placeholder for this app. It’s smooth, full-featured, and you may find yourself spending more time on the iPhone app than on your desktop.
With the nice FREE pricetag, it’s far and away the best social networking app on the iPhone today.
Usability: 5 / 5
Value: 5 / 5
Utility: 4 / 5
Aesthetics: 4 / 5
[...] 9/30/08 - Facebook v2.0 released. [...]
Review: Facebook on September 30th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
You can now tag your mobile photo uploads. Woo Hoo!
Phil S on September 30th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
great write up of the new features, and gosh darnit if this update wasn’t overdue!
nathan on September 30th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
it is SO much better! i love the scroll function at the top that allows you to better access photos, events, groups.
kat on September 30th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hi from Spain: I dont like that when u go to Inbox and select a message its began from the first and I dont use to delate my conversation so If I have more than 100 message with someone I have to go to the end……
And everytime I have to log in I have to write my email and password….
Pablo on October 1st, 2008 at 3:26 am
[...] via [appleiphoneapps] [...]
Update: Facebook v2.0 Per iPhone, Finalmente | 3 sul Blog - Tech, Fun e Web 2.0 on October 2nd, 2008 at 1:00 am
Hi!
I agree with Pablo and in addition when I reply for a message I can’t see the previous messages!
RKG on October 4th, 2008 at 3:02 am
[...] think of any updates as significant as this Last.fm upgrade - except perhaps the transition from Facebook 1.0 to 2.0. I use Last.fm regularly, and this version is simply enjoyable. I did not test it with the 1G [...]
Update: Last.fm 2.0 on October 7th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
hi how do I see the upcoming birthdays in this app????
yash on November 13th, 2008 at 4:29 pm