14 DAY TRIAL // Facebook application for Android is not the best that users would want, which is why the social network giant is trying to get as much feedback via the beta version.
Those who enlisted as testers for Facebook Beta for Android are probably familiar with the dozens of iterations they are offered each month. Unfortunately, these changes included in the beta version make it to the stable one a bit later that we would want.
Aside from that, not all updates seem to bring what most Android users wish, for example a much better UI and improved overall performance. Still, updates that do not break an application and add something worthy are welcome.
That seems to be the case with the latest update for Facebook for Android devices. Aside from the fact that it adds some very useful capabilities and improvements, it appears that Facebook has already started to roll out the new flat UI for its application.
There have been reports from many Android users that have already received it and find it more than satisfactory, definitely superior to the previous UI.
Unfortunately, the staged rollout of the new UI will take some time to reach all Android users and for the time being, it’s unclear by what pattern Facebook is distributing the new UI. Many users who opted in the beta version, or even in alpha, have yet to receive the new flat UI, though one may think they would be the first to get it.
Until they get the new flat UI, Facebook users will be pleased to know that the latest update includes the ability to add photos in comments. In addition, Facebook users will now be able to delete and edit photo albums, as well as untag themselves in photos.
Another new feature confirmed by developers is the ability to upload multiple photos at a time in groups. Some improvements meant to help group admins pin and unpin posts, as well as review pending and reported posts have also been added.
We suspect that some under the hood changes and bug fixes have been included in the update, but no details on these have been offered yet.
Those who already have the application installed on their device should be notified of the update, whereas new users can now download Facebook for Android 6.0.0.28.28 for free via Softpedia. Keep in mind that the application should be fully compatible with most devices powered by Android 2.1 and up.