It has been a year already since Facebook launched its website for iPhone. Over 1.5 million people are now using it regularly. Due to the overwhelming amount of users visiting the website through their iPhones, Facebook is taking a new iPhone experience. Apple is now featuring the Facebook for iPhone, a new application for iPhone to access Facebook.
So what’s the difference between the iPhone website and the application? The iPhone application offers access to more technology than the website. One of its features is that you can instantly upload pictures taken from your iPhone cameras directly on Facebook. Application runs much faster than the website giving you faster access to inboxes, photos, and friends. It takes a lot of time waiting for the website’s contents and images to load up, while with the application, it’s all there.
One important feature showcased by Facebook for iPhone is the iPhone – Facebook Chat. Whether you’re using the application or the website and wherever you maybe, you’ll be able chat with your Facebook friends for free.
This is just the first version of Facebook for iPhone. Expect exciting features to be added in the near future. Facebook is coming up with ways to synchronize features with the iPhone. They are trying to look for ways on how to come up with a feature for iPhone’s Global Positioning System. Imagine yourself sharing locations with your Facebook friends and find out who’s on your location. Exciting new features are currently being developed and will be released in a few months. So expect better versions and features in the coming months.
It a great experience in taking social networking out of the World Wide Web walls. With cellular phones being man’s high-tech best friend due to its size and mobility, Facebook made a good choice of creating a portal to access the website through these tiny gadgets.
Facebook for iPhone is compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch. The application is available for free from Apple’s App Store at www.itunes.com/appstore/.