High on top of the list of social services and websites currently in existence, Facebook is definitely a part of the digital life of an immense part of the global population, as there are well over a billion registered active users and the number continue to grow. Show Anyone who has an account on Facebook and wants to stay up to date with the posts of all their friends and followed persons knows that a good client for this app is a must, especially to use it on portable devices. For owners of Windows Phones, Microsoft designed its own application which is continuously improved to meet the needs of a demanding user base. Clean and friendly design for an enjoyable experienceSlightly different from what we see when using an Internet browser to log into the Facebook account, the mobile app is nonetheless quite friendly and intuitive. Once you are in, with a swipe to the right you can get to the main menu and by swiping to the left from the main screen you will get the list of favorite friends, so starting a conversation is very easy. The notification, messages and friend requests icons are conveniently placed in the upper part of the screen and you can also swipe to move between them.The smooth navigation and the nice chat toasts and live tiles certainly add more value to the whole package. A viable alternative for mobile users who want to stay in touch with everyoneMost of the basic features you have become accustomed with by using the browser-based version are present in the Windows Phone app. As a bonus, the toast notifications and live tile features can be activated to bring a taste of Facebook onto the Start screen of your handset. There are, nonetheless, some exceptions and drawbacks like the absence of management options, which makes it a hassle to modify the profile, access your games or manage groups. On the other hand, setting Facebook as the lock screen provider is a definite plus and there is also a neat "shake to refresh" function. The necessity to log in through the Internet browser and make these modifications from there pretty much defeats the purpose of having a separate app installed if such important tasks cannot be carried out with it. Also available:Facebook is the world's largest social media network with billions of active users monthly. By using Facebook you will be able to connect with people worldwide, share any kind of content you like, and much more. What is Facebook?Facebook is an online social media and social networking service founded in 2004 and it was the first one to be used by so many users simultaneously. It has been a pioneer in many social-media fields, creating almost all the modern codes of social media, and almost 20 years after its first appearance it remains one of the most used services of its genre worldwide. What are the key features of Facebook?
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Is it free?Facebook is 100% free. Is it safe?Facebook is a wide social network, and it loves to collect users’ data. We recommend that you be careful about the information you share, such as your real-time location. If you have any doubt about your data privacy, check our guide on how to check the security of your data. Remember that the legal age to use Facebook is 13 (or 14, depending on your jurisdiction). check out our tips and tricks for facebook need more help with facebook? check out our forum! |