Facebook is planning to make its first major change to the news feed
since it launched in 2006, and according to reports, we could see
multiple news feeds based on categories, such as Instagram photos and
music your friends are listening to and artist updates.
Ahead of the big press event the social network is holding on thursday, TechCrunch is reporting that, in addition to several news
feeds, we’ll be seeing larger photos and image-based ads.
Mashable reached out to Facebook for confirmation: “We don’t comment on rumor and speculation,” a spokesperson said.
If the TechCrunch report is true, the multiple feed feature will be
located at the top near the search bar.
Although the design is expected
to include a photo feed — dedicated to only Facebook and Instagram
pictures — as well as one for music, there could be other options
dedicated just for news, videos and apps. This would also allow
advertisers to target specific interests.
This would make it easier for users to sort through the heavy stream
of information hitting news feeds, without hitting repeated content
posted by friends. By giving members more categories to sift through,
Facebook gives people a greater incentive to spend more time on the
site. Mashable recently reported that a new look for Timeline is already
live in New Zealand, featuring a new toolbar at the top of the screen
and an about widget below the profile picture.
Timeline navigation is
also re-positioned at the top right of the page, taking the place of
current ads, and shared stories get a like button for that site below
the post. What do you think of the new multiple feeds and Timeline concept? Let us know in the comments.
Source: Mashable
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