two new versions of facebook mobile: windows and blackberry
I used to be a hard core user of Windows Mobile…. that is until, I finally made the switch to the Blackberry Pearl 2 and haven’t looked back since. I’ll save my top reasons why I can’t stand the windows mobile platform for another day, but in the mean time, if you’re a Facebook addict and use a Blackberry or a Windows Mobile based phone, you’ll want to check out these two new releases of the Facebook Mobile application that were just released. I received two emails today one from Blackberry and one from Microsoft promoting the new applications. Here’s a quick overview of what the new features are in each version:
Facebook for your Windows Mobile 6 phone
Download the new Facebook for Windows Mobile 6
New from Windows Mobile: a Facebook application for your phone! Download the new Facebook application for Windows Mobile and:
- Send messages to any of the people in your Friends list.
- Take pictures and videos on your phone, then upload them right to Facebook.
- Send messages or call people in your Friends list.
- Manage your profile and post anytime, anywhere.
Keep up with the latest news and posts with Facebook on your phone. Now your status updates can be up-to-the moment accounts of what you’re doing. Photos and videos are about as close to live-action as you can get. Show your friends what you’re up to, while you’re out and about.
Connecting and sharing on Facebook just got a lot livelier on a Windows Smartphone
Facebook on your Blackberry v1.6
Download the new Facebook for Blackberry v1.6
The new Facebook® for BlackBerry® smartphones makes it even easier to share life’s special moments while you’re on-the-go.
- NEW! View your friends’ highlights like status updates, photo uploads, comments and wall posts.
- NEW! Check out your friends’ profiles with access to status updates, wall posts, friends and recently added pictures.
- NEW! Open recently added photos, entire albums, or tag photos of friends. You can even comment on pictures!
- Receive instant notifications on your BlackBerry smartphone’s home screen.
- Send/receive message or wall posts, pokes and friend requests.
- Update your status, view and comment on your friends’ status.
- Share photos from your BlackBerry smartphone with tags/comments and post to Facebook with just one click.
- Connect your Facebook friends with your BlackBerry Address Book – including profile picture integration to bring new meaning to caller ID.
- Stay organized with birthday reminders and event integration into your BlackBerry Calendar.
Download Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones
I’d love to hear what you guys think of the new apps – both on the windows and blackberry sides of the coin…
Matt, I am liking the update from 1.5 for the BB, and FB got the message that if someone posts a link in there status, I want to be able to select it, not just look at it. It is a much more complete app with a smoother feel than 1.5 also. Good job FB, a BIG improvement in this small update
I completely agree with you on the Blackberry side, a MUCH needed update. Better feed consolidation as well as some UI enhancements that make it much easier to use FB on my blackberry, great work BB and FB
I would like to see the automatic phonebook picture migration from the BB version added to the Windows Mobile Version. I would also like a today screen plugin. Also, not sure if the BB version auto updates, but it’s annoying to have to hit refresh everytime I open the app. Overall, they visually look nice and functionality is sufficient for not having to deal with the web interface.