Facebook Begins Rolling Out Updated Desktop Layout

Facebook has begun rolling out its redesigned desktop experience, which emulates much of the functionality of its mobile app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 4, 2019

Facebook May Soon Hide Total Like Counts on Posts, Mirroring Instagram's Test

Following the same on Instagram, Facebook is now also considering hiding total post like counts in its main app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 3, 2019

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Facebook Highlights Page Stories in Feed Separate Panel, Expanding Opportunity for Brand Exposure

Facebook is testing out yet another Facebook Stories promotion option, this time focused specifically on Stories content from businesses.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Sept. 3, 2019

Facebook Announces New Business Tools for Messenger Interactions

Facebook has announced a new set of business interaction tools for Messenger, including new lead gen and appointment booking options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2019

Facebook's Testing a New Screen-Sharing Option for Messenger

Facebook is working on a new Messenger feature which would enable you to broadcast what you're seeing on your phone screen.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2019

Facebook Seeks to Strengthen its Political Ad Requirements Ahead of 2020 US Election

Facebook is looking to improve its political ad transparency tools as part of its preparations for next year's US Presidential Election.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 29, 2019

Facebook is Testing a New Listing of Post Reactions in Your Notifications Stream

Facebook is testing a new way to share Reactions to your Facebook posts, with a new notification format that displays the responses. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 28, 2019

Facebook's Clear History Tool Could be Delayed in the US Due to Court Case

A judge has blocked the rollout of Facebook's Clear History tool in the US due to a pending trial.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2019

Facebook Publishes New Report on the Benefits of Combining Facebook and Outdoor Advertising

Facebook's latest research report looks at the benefits of combining Facebook ads with outdoor promotions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 27, 2019

Facebook Brings 3D Photos to Android Devices

Facebook is finally expanding its 3D photos feature to Android users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2019

Facebook Adds More Page Badges to Encourage Engagement

Facebook has added some new Page badges as it seeks to encourage greater participation and engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 24, 2019

Facebook Provides Back-to-School Marketing Tips and Insights [Infographic]

Facebook has provided a new set of tips and usage insights to help inform your back-to-school marketing push.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 23, 2019

Facebook News Feed: An Introduction for Content Creators [Infographic]

Facebook recently added a new Blueprint course on how to maximize News Feed performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 22, 2019

Facebook Will Hire Journalists to Curate Its Coming Dedicated News Section

Facebook has advertised open positions for a team of journalists which will oversee its coming dedicated news section.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Facebook Finally Launches Its 'Clear History' Tool, Starting in Ireland, South Korea and Spain

Facebook has announced the first stage of its 'Clear History' option, giving users more control over how their personal data is used.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Facebook Looks to Launch WhatsApp Payments in Indonesia

WhatsApp is in talks with Indonesian payment firms over a possible rollout of WhatsApp payments in the region.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 21, 2019

Twitter and Facebook Remove Chinese-Backed Disinformation Campaigns Related to Hong Kong

Both Facebook and Twitter have taken action against state-backed campaigns designed to sow political discord in Hong Kong

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 20, 2019

Facebook Stories: An Introduction for Content Creators [Infographic]

Facebook has provided a new set of tips and notes on how to maximize your Facebook Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 18, 2019

Facebook's Looking to Prompt More Sharing to Your Personal and Page Stories

Facebook is testing a new Stories option which would display a split Stories updater at the top of your feed, enabling faster posting to personal and Page stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2019

Facebook is Removing its Group Chats Feature to Limit Spammers

Facebook has announced that it will roll back its group chat option, which will impact communication across a range of Facebook groups.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 17, 2019

Facebook Reminds Advertisers and Developers that New Targeting Restrictions Come Into Effect Soon

Facebook has issued a reminder that its new restrictions on housing, employment and credit ads will come into effect shortly.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Facebook Adds New Booking and Reminder Prompts to Movie Ads

Facebook is rolling out new updates for its movie ads, including reminder prompts in-app and direct booking options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Facebook Will Open Several Pop-Up Cafes in London to Assist Users with Privacy Settings

Facebook's launching a new initiative to better ingratiate itself with the public, by opening cafes where users can meet with Facebook representatives face-to-face.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 16, 2019

Facebook Simplifies Group Privacy Settings to Clarify Exposure

Facebook is looking to make clearer what its group privacy settings actually mean by reducing its privacy options to 'Public' and 'Private'

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 15, 2019

Facebook was in Talks to Acquire Houseparty, According to New Report

According to a new report, Facebook was looking to acquire multi-participant streaming app Houseparty last year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 13, 2019