Do you wish to download Facebook application to your device? Or is your Facebook application out of date? Wondering how to get it updated to the latest version to enjoy the exciting and most current features? Then this post is for you. Keep reading to find out how to update your Facebook Messenger application.
Mobile devices come with the Facebook application pre-installed on them these days, hence to some extent, issue of having to download it yourself is ruled out. However, if you lose the application for some reason, you will have to download it.
Over the years, we’ve seen remarkable changes being made to the Facebook application to keep up with the ever changing world of social media.
I must say, Facebook has done quite a good job at maintaining a top spot, seeing as it is still a major player in the social media league despite having been in the game for so long.
Modifications made to the Facebook application have influenced positively, the following areas:
1. Readability
Updates made by the Facebook team have gone a long way to increase readability. Such updates include;- Improved color contrast to make texts more readable
- Increased link preview size for easier reading
- For those of us with big fingers, larger icons and Like, Comment and Share buttons have been introduced
2. Navigation
Navigation through the application has been made easier through the following upgrades which allow you to;- See where a link will take you before clicking it
- See whose post you’re reading or commenting on while you’re in the post
- Exit a comment section via a more pronounced back button
3. Conversations
The comment section for one has been updated to allow you see which comments are direct replies to another person’s post or comment. This makes conversing more expressive.These are just a few of the modifications that have been made to the Facebook application. Keen observation will make you notice the rest of them.
Downloading Facebook Application
1. For iOS Users
- Open the App store
- Tap on Search
- Type in "Facebook"
- Tap on Facebook, then tap "Free"
- Sign in to iTunes by entering your Apple ID and tapping OK
Also read: Hiding the People and Pages You Follow on Facebook and How to Delete Photos From Facebook Timeline
2. For Android Users
- Open your Google Play Store
- Tap the search field and type in "Facebook"
- Tap on Facebook
- Click the Install button
A pop up window will come up with a list of stuff the application will need access to.
- Tap on ACCEPT
The Facebook application should start downloading. You'll receive a notification once the downloading and installation processes are done. The application icon will now be available on your menu folder.
Updating Your Facebook Application
1. For iOS Users
- Open your App store
- Click the Updates tab located on the bottom right corner of your screen
- Scroll through the Available updates section to find the Facebook application
- Tap the UPDATE button which is to the right of the Facebook icon
2. For Android Users
- Open your Play Store
- Click the menu icon on Google Play the search bar
- A number of options will be displayed. Click My apps and games
- Scroll through the Updates section to find the Facebook application
- Click the Facebook icon. On doing so, the "Uninstall" and "Update" options buttons are displayed
- Click the Update button
