Major Facebook Update online

trickytrav · 11:46 PM

The promised Facebook App Store update is now online, though it doesn't show through auto update yet. To get the update you'll have to delete the previous version and reinstall it from the App Store

Features include an overhauled appearance similar to the tabbed look of the iPhone facebook web app, as well as a swipe feature for update by different types of updates

In addition the have added a shake to refresh feature, similar to the "shake to shuffle" feature of the 4th gen nano, which can be turned off in the Facebook settings in the iPhone settings menu

The icon has also been updated to a white "f" on a blue background, but doesn't show up until installed.

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/M...284882215&mt=8

iwuzbord · Sep 29, 2008, 10:20 PM

you actually dont need to delete the other app first. just go to the facebook app in itunes and download it and it tells you that its updating the previous app

macbookairman · Sep 29, 2008, 10:21 PM

thanks. i've been waiting for this!

(btw, it showed up as an update for me, i didn't have to delete or re-download like you guys said)

specops · Sep 29, 2008, 10:24 PM

Thanks The The Heads Up!!!

CrzyCanuck72 · Sep 29, 2008, 10:38 PM

Top notch update. Has almost all the functionality of the website now.

Chundles · Sep 29, 2008, 10:42 PM

Just came through on the iPod touch app store auto update. Nice.

Watabou · 10:50 PM

Yes. Yes omg Yes.

Thank you finally!!!

First impressions: Awesome interface. I can finally comment on status updates. Very close to the desktop version. But still can't edit your information. Notifications is also there. Omg I love this.

212rikanmofo · Sep 29, 2008, 10:48 PM

finally this new facebook 2.0 is awesome! wow... i am really loving this. Thanks Joe for the amazing update to this long awaited app!

Now i really have no reason to use the computer to get on facebook. I can do it all from my iPhone!

Mobile923 · Sep 29, 2008, 10:54 PM

yes... now I can upload and tag pics on the go....

now... as for the video playback.. it seems that it only plays back video linked off of youtube? not the native fb videos?

Niiro13 · Sep 29, 2008, 11:01 PM

I really believe they should fix Facebook chat as a number one priority...it's the main thing that separates the web app and the application (among many other things too).

I can barely stand facebook chat on the comp and on the phone.

dranakin · Sep 29, 2008, 11:20 PM

Ah, great. Does chat work for anyone now?

macbookairman · Sep 29, 2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dranakin

Ah, great. Does chat work for anyone now?

works for me.

brn2ski00 · Sep 29, 2008, 11:25 PM

yeah, the facebook app needed an overhaul -- this update is a good one. new icon, new features, a bit snappier... awesome!

gotzero · Sep 29, 2008, 11:25 PM

I still do not think it searches people you are not already friends with, but it is a huge improvement.

macbookairman · Sep 29, 2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotzero

I still do not think it searches people you are not already friends with, but it is a huge improvement.

it does. just go to the friends tab and use the search bar.

brn2ski00 · Sep 29, 2008, 11:28 PM

I also noticed that http://iphone.facebook.com doesn't work for me... anyone else? all it does is load up the title/menu bar and nothing happens when you touch those parts of the screen.

related? maybe that will be gone for good with this app update?!

spyker3292 · Sep 29, 2008, 11:29 PM

Just saw it!

avigalante · Sep 29, 2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn2ski00

I also noticed that http://iphone.facebook.com doesn't work for me... anyone else? all it does is load up the title/menu bar and nothing happens when you touch those parts of the screen.

related? maybe that will be gone for good with this app update?!

Hm; the web-app seems to be functioning properly on my end...

Cyroceon · Sep 29, 2008, 11:31 PM

Nice, thank you very much. Downloaded it just now!

gotzero · Sep 29, 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macbookairman

it does. just go to the friends tab and use the search bar.

Great! I did not even try because it did not work that way on the last version. Thanks!

brn2ski00 · Sep 29, 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avigalante

Hm; the web-app seems to be functioning properly on my end...

thats odd, hasn't worked all day for me and even nothing after a restart

mackmgg · Sep 29, 2008, 11:31 PM

i like the way itouch apps work better then facebook.com

i actually have the choice if i want to use it (GO OLD FACEBOOK)... although this update isnt that bad FRIEND REQUESTS AGAIN!

avigalante · Sep 29, 2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn2ski00

thats odd, hasn't worked all day for me and even nothing after a restart

That is odd... I'm not quite sure myself.

Try - m.facebook.com

Watabou · Sep 29, 2008, 11:40 PM

Hmm I can't still see my friend's friends, can I?

Brien · Sep 29, 2008, 11:41 PM

The new version is quite a bit nicer.

Sep 29, 2008, 10:17 PM	#1
trickytrav macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	Major Facebook Update online The promised Facebook App Store update is now online, though it doesn't show through auto update yet. To get the update you'll have to delete the previous version and reinstall it from the App Store Features include an overhauled appearance similar to the tabbed look of the iPhone facebook web app, as well as a swipe feature for update by different types of updates In addition the have added a shake to refresh feature, similar to the "shake to shuffle" feature of the 4th gen nano, which can be turned off in the Facebook settings in the iPhone settings menu The icon has also been updated to a white "f" on a blue background, but doesn't show up until installed. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/M...284882215&mt=8 Last edited by arn : Sep 29, 2008 at 11:46 PM. Reason: Sorry, Duplicate post, please delete

Sep 29, 2008, 10:20 PM	#2
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Sep 29, 2008, 10:21 PM	#3
macbookairman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	thanks. i've been waiting for this! (btw, it showed up as an update for me, i didn't have to delete or re-download like you guys said) __________________ MacBook-Airman Twitter: @woodjosiah MacBook (Black) 2.2GHz, 30 GB iPod Video, iPod Touch 2G Every time someone writes “I-POD” or “Ipod”, Jonny Ive kills a kitten.--bjango

Sep 29, 2008, 10:38 PM	#5
CrzyCanuck72 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003	Top notch update. Has almost all the functionality of the website now. __________________ 2.0 GHz white MacBook C2D - 2 GB, 160 GB, Superdrive - BlackBerry Curve 8900 - 8GB iPod Nano 2G

Sep 29, 2008, 10:42 PM	#6
Chundles macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Gong, Australia	Just came through on the iPod touch app store auto update. Nice. __________________ This is going straight to the Pool Room

Sep 29, 2008, 10:24 PM	#4
specops macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	Thanks The The Heads Up!!!

Sep 29, 2008, 10:44 PM	#7
Watabou macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2008	Yes. Yes omg Yes. Thank you finally!!! First impressions: Awesome interface. I can finally comment on status updates. Very close to the desktop version. But still can't edit your information. Notifications is also there. Omg I love this. __________________ Last.fm Profile. Macbook Pro: Penryn 2.4 C2D iPhone 3G 8 GB Last edited by Watabou : Sep 29, 2008 at 10:50 PM.

Sep 29, 2008, 10:48 PM	#8
212rikanmofo macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003	finally this new facebook 2.0 is awesome! wow... i am really loving this. Thanks Joe for the amazing update to this long awaited app! Now i really have no reason to use the computer to get on facebook. I can do it all from my iPhone!

Sep 29, 2008, 10:54 PM	#9
Mobile923 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York, NY	yes... now I can upload and tag pics on the go.... now... as for the video playback.. it seems that it only plays back video linked off of youtube? not the native fb videos?

Sep 29, 2008, 11:01 PM	#10
Niiro13 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois	I really believe they should fix Facebook chat as a number one priority...it's the main thing that separates the web app and the application (among many other things too). I can barely stand facebook chat on the comp and on the phone.

Sep 29, 2008, 11:20 PM	#11
dranakin macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005	Ah, great. Does chat work for anyone now?

Sep 29, 2008, 11:25 PM	#13
brn2ski00 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007	yeah, the facebook app needed an overhaul -- this update is a good one. new icon, new features, a bit snappier... awesome!

Sep 29, 2008, 11:25 PM	#14
gotzero macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, US	I still do not think it searches people you are not already friends with, but it is a huge improvement.

Sep 29, 2008, 11:28 PM	#16
brn2ski00 macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007	I also noticed that http://iphone.facebook.com doesn't work for me... anyone else? all it does is load up the title/menu bar and nothing happens when you touch those parts of the screen. related? maybe that will be gone for good with this app update?!

Sep 29, 2008, 11:29 PM	#17
spyker3292 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA	Just saw it! __________________ "Eye have you"

Sep 29, 2008, 11:31 PM	#19
Cyroceon macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008	Nice, thank you very much. Downloaded it just now! __________________ CyRo MB466LL/A Unibody MacBook 2Ghz, 4GB DDR3 Ram, 160GB 5400 RPM HD iPhone 3G 8GB

Sep 29, 2008, 11:31 PM	#22
mackmgg macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007	i like the way itouch apps work better then facebook.com i actually have the choice if i want to use it (GO OLD FACEBOOK)... although this update isnt that bad FRIEND REQUESTS AGAIN!

Sep 29, 2008, 11:40 PM	#24
Watabou macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2008	Hmm I can't still see my friend's friends, can I? __________________ Last.fm Profile. Macbook Pro: Penryn 2.4 C2D iPhone 3G 8 GB

Sep 29, 2008, 11:41 PM	#25
Brien macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2008	The new version is quite a bit nicer.

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