14 DAY TRIAL // LinkedIn has just announced the release of its new mobile application that was previewed on Android and iOS devices back in October.
Although a LinkedIn app was already available on both mobile platforms, it's been completely redesigned to look more like a social app.
Those who have already installed the new version of LinkedIn will most likely notice it strongly resembles Facebook's mobile application.
“We’ve not only rebuilt the new Flagship app from scratch but we have taken everything you love and more to develop a mobile experience that is more intuitive, smarter and dramatically simplifies your LinkedIn experience.”
“We know time is scarce, so we made it as easy as possible for you to connect to your professional network and stay informed about the conversations and content most relevant to you,” said Joff Redfern, LinkedIn VP of Product.
Aside from the visual changes, LinkedIn developers have also included many new features into five core areas: Your Feed, Me, My Network, Messaging, and Search.
On the Your Feed tab, users will be able to see all content from their network to help with their professional day. This is where you can find the most relevant information for your industry, function, and skills combined with what conversations and content you care about.
You can now sync it with your calendar
The Me tab shows your professional brand, where you will see all the information about you, such as the persons who viewed your profile, who is commenting on or sharing your posts.
My Network is a daily briefing of what has happened lately in your professional network. You can also sync your calendar to help you with your next meeting, as LinkedIn will provide you with details on the person you are meeting with before that happens.
Messaging service has been turned into a more chat-like application rather than email. It allows you to initiate conversations more quickly.
Last but not least, Search function promises to be 300% faster. It's also said to offer more accurate results than before.
You can now download LinkedIn for Android for free via Google Play Store. The application should be fully compatible with all devices running Android 4.0 and up.
For iOS users, the application can be downloaded for free via App Store. It should work smoothly on all devices running iOS 8.0 and newer.
