Today Research In Motion (RIM) announced that it has launched a new, limited beta version of Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones.
Currently, Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones v2.0, is only available to beta testers registered through the BlackBerry Beta Zone. However, RIM has released photographs on their blog which illustrate the new “look and feel”. The new version provides a more integrated, compelling mobile Facebook experience and makes it even easier for BlackBerry users to keep track of friends, book meetings and add content to their profiles.
Key features of the app include:
- “Always On” Facebook Chat Notifications
- Redesigned Navigation Grid
- New Notifications Bar
- Improved News Feed Scrolling
- Enhanced Profiles
- Added Publisher Functionality
- Updated User Interface
Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones is the easiest way for BlackBerry users to access their Facebook account and stay connected to their friends, family and peers while on the go. There are currently well over 30 million monthly active users on Facebook for BlackBerry and approximately 21 million active daily users on Facebook for BlackBerry.
