The forbidden fruit is just for users with Verified Pages

Jul 17, 2014 20:15 GMT  ·  By
Don't even try to download it. Just check out this post, read all about it and think how would it be to have the Facebook for Celebrities installed and working on your iPhone.
 
That's right. Facebook just launched a new app, but it only works if you have a verified Public Page. Guess who can get that? Celebrities, Journalists, Government officials and popular brands and businesses. 
 
When they download it on their iPhone, they will see a splash screen that invites them to connect their account or find out more about Mentions. 
 
Facebook Mentions is described as "a new way for actors, athletes, musicians and other influencers to keep in touch with their fans and each other." The celebrities can post updates, photos, and videos directly from their iPhone, talk to their fans or the media and follow other celebrities. 
 
According to Facebook, nearly 800 million people are connected to public figures so they have decided to make these interactions even better. 
 
The app's design is different than the regular Facebook app starting with the color of the icon and the User Experience. You also need iOS 7 or later and it is optimized for iPhone 5 or later. 
 
This is Facebook's sixth app for iPhone and it doesn't work on the iPad unless you choose to run in compatibility 2x mode. Facebook currently runs their regular app for iOS, Facebook Messenger, Facebook Pages Manager, Paper, Slingshot and the new Facebook Mentions. 
 
The interface for this app makes it easy for you (if you have a verified profile, that is) to look for it just by typing your name. The search box makes suggestions as you type. If your name is not on the list you have three different options. You can tap "I do not have a page," "My page isn't verified," or "My verified page isn't here." 
 
Either of the options you tap will be taken to a browser (Safari opens right away because it is the default one in iOS) and you can enter a form to get you started. 
 
If you do find your name on that list and tap on it, you will be taken to a new screen that shows just your picture with a Verified Badge and you can log in using your Facebook password. 
 
Now, if you are a celebrity and you've just read this post, go ahead and download Facebook Mentions