New Features Facebook Launched at F8
Here are just a few of the new features that Facebook launched at F8…..
FaceDate
Facebook is launching a new dating service that will be for hookups and long-term relationships.
Clear History
They are building a Clear History. This will be a new privacy feature that allows users to delete all the data Facebook has collected from sites and apps that use its ads and analytics tool.
Instagram Video Chat, Explore and Anti-Bullying
Instagram will be getting video chat along with an improved Explore tab that has a new filter to help protect users from bullying comments.
Oculus Go
Facebook’s cheap and capable standalone VR headset. They also want you to watch TV inside the new headset with Facebook Watch.
Simplified Messenger
Facebook will be cleaning up the messenger app. Possibly deleting the games and camera in the messenger. They are easing into translation for English-Spanish convos here in the US.
Introducing VR Memories and 3D photos
Facebook is integrating 3D illustrations into the Feed. They will also have 2D VR memories.
At #F8 Mark announced our first Standalone VR headset #OculusGo is available today! Big news for affordable and accessible VR:https://t.co/ugFzC4FTNE pic.twitter.com/63Mrh3iK1F
— Meta (@Meta) May 1, 2018
Mark Zuckerberg tells the #f82018 crowd: 20,000 people will be working on security and content protection by end of the year at Facebook.
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 1, 2018
Facebook Messenger will begin translating English to Spanish soon https://t.co/bqoQIdbKdY
— Engadget (@engadget) May 1, 2018