New Facebook for Android is out

[rudeguy]

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=74769995908

The latest version of Facebook for Android is now available! The app has a number of notable new features, including: video playback, the ability to view and RSVP for events, respond to friend requests without leaving the app, and an updated home page. The new home page has a draggable notifications drawer, a photo reel for easy viewing of your friends' photos and videos, and the ability to post a status update or search for friends with just one click.

If you already have Facebook for Android installed on your device, you'll be prompted that the updated app is now available. Any Android device owner can download and install the latest version from the Android Market as well. Please let us know what you think about this latest version.

To learn more about the app, check out the Facebook for Android page: http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=74769995908

Looks like they addressed most of the complaints

 

[theeedude]

What about Facebook for my zune HD? That app sucks. I wonder if it'll run WP7 apps when those are out

 

[KentState]

Much better than the old one.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Much better!!! THank you, but notifications still open in browser.. lol. come on. Can we at least get something that beats what the iPhone had in July 2008 when the App store debuted? Thanks.

 

[sswingle]

Much better!!! THank you, but notifications still open in browser.. lol. come on. Can we at least get something that beats what the iPhone had in July 2008 when the App store debuted? Thanks.

I would say its better, but some people will never be happy.

 

[Bateluer]

Much better!!! THank you, but notifications still open in browser.. lol. come on. Can we at least get something that beats what the iPhone had in July 2008 when the App store debuted? Thanks.

So it still opens in m.facebook.com then?

Meh, doesn't much matter, I have no intention of recreating my FB account.

 

[tatteredpotato]

They're closer to encapsulating the entire FB experience in an app, but as mentioned notifications still spawn a browser session.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

i use touch.facebook.com, much better than the android app or the m.facebook.com.

 

[zerocool84]

i use touch.facebook.com, much better than the android app or the m.facebook.com.

That's what I use also. Much better.

 

[bucwylde23]

i use touch.facebook.com, much better than the android app or the m.facebook.com.

Hmm it's been a while since I tried that. I'll give it another shot. I like the new app update much better but it's still not quite there.

 

[rudeguy]

i use touch.facebook.com, much better than the android app or the m.facebook.com.

my problem with the touch site is that it opens the news stream instead of the most recent.

Do you know if there is a way to change that?

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

I feel like you need a combination of touch.facebook.com and the Android app to get the full experience.

Heck I need the full site sometimes on my browser to delete comments. What a shame.

 

[tatteredpotato]

I feel like you need a combination of touch.facebook.com and the Android app to get the full experience.

Heck I need the full site sometimes on my browser to delete comments. What a shame.

Can you post links from the app yet? I have a hell of a time posting links from my phone (be it via app, touch, m, or full site).

 

[rudeguy]

huh?

Long press on website > share > facebook

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I could swear I see touch.facebook in a link when i open comments with the new Facebook for Android update.

 

[Bateluer]

Some are reporting that the new app is draining battery life, anyone confirm?

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

nay here

14hrs and was on average of @ 50% battery life usage

 

[rudeguy]

Some are reporting that the new app is draining battery life, anyone confirm?

the only thing I use it for is uploading pics/links.

Android users tend to complain about battery life a lot. It might be a little worse than the old or it could be that they are using more than the old one.

 

[Anubis]

I could swear I see touch.facebook in a link when i open comments with the new Facebook for Android update.

you do cause i see it also

 

[anxi80]

Some are reporting that the new app is draining battery life, anyone confirm?

Facebook confirms battery drain in latest Android update

Hi folks, a number of you have commented on seeing a battery drain on your device since installing the new Facebook for Android app. We have identified the bug that is causing this battery drain and are working on a fix now. As soon as the patch is ready, we will push out an update. Thanks for the quick feedback and for your patience as we get this fixed!

 

[qwertyaas]

Still no Facebook chat?

 

[rudeguy]

Facebook confirms battery drain in latest Android update

I still blame the user


Am I ever right on anything???

 

[rudeguy]

Still no Facebook chat?

its built into a ton of IM programs. Nimbuzz for sure.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Facebook confirms battery drain in latest Android update

Does that include all Android devices? Like the Droid X ? ..im not seeing too much of a drain... maybe 10% more in 14 hrs

 

[Anubis]

a new FB update was pushed out at ~9:15 ESt no idea if it fixed the drain or not