The new Facebook is available to everyone!
Revealed to the public during the F8 developer conference, the new desktop version of Facebook. It will be available to all users starting today. The company announced the start of the rollout, or public distribution. Faster and easier to use, the new user interface is also designed to be easier on the eyes thanks to the new dark mode.
It's 16 years old, and over time it has introduced several new features and increasingly adapted to new form factors and devices. Additionally, the company has admitted that it has focused more on mobile than the desktop version, which has lagged behind in terms of innovation and graphics. Hence the decision to completely revamp it, not only aesthetically but also functionally: “We've done some field research, talking to users to understand how to improve the web experience, and today we're happy to present you the new site, a new starting point for the next few years of Facebook.com“, the company declares.
Facebook.com: A Brief Overview of New Features as Announced by the Company
- Find things fasterFind what you're looking for faster with the new, streamlined navigation. Plus, the homepage will load faster, and you'll be able to move from one page to another more quickly.
- Cleaner look, larger text: Larger fonts and a simplified layout will make your work easier.
- Watch photos and videos in full screen: Stay up to date and comment on Stories, videos, and albums with a new, more engaging layout.
- Manage Pages, Groups and Events easilyAnd: with the new version, it's easier to create Events, Pages, Groups, and ads. You'll be able to see a real-time preview of a new Group you're creating, checking how it looks on mobile before publishing it.
- Fatigue less eyesight: The new Black Background mode is dimmer, with less contrast and brightness. This mode minimizes screen glare for use in low-light conditions.
There desktop version of Facebook It has therefore become more modern, acquiring new features and an interface that is closer in style and intent to the mobile version. And it is likely that this choice will displease many users, now accustomed to the old interface. desktop with smaller fonts and elements. What's noticeable with the new style is that there are fewer interactive objects in the same space, with less space optimization and a UI designed more for touch users than those loyal to the good old mouse and keyboard combination.
How to activate the new Facebook interface
Users who have already received the feature can click on the downward-pointing arrow in the top right of the Facebook home screen and then select "Switch to New Facebook".
How to Enable Dark Mode on the New Facebook
You must first activate the new web interface, and then click on the arrow pointing down, at the top right of the main Facebook screen, selecting instead “Dark Mode”.
What if there isn't the word "Switch to New Facebook"?
In this case, it will be necessary to wait a few days before being able to activate the new interface. new Facebook with dark mode will arrive on all Facebook accounts within the next few weeks and will include several new features in addition to the simple aesthetic change: the Stories have been moved above the line for updating the Status, while above them there will be a new menu with five tabs which lead to the News section, Facebook Watch, Marketplace, Groups and Events.
The great novelty of the new design is the presence of the Groups within the list of tabs (The same menu was previously in the left column), which highlights the company's desire to promote this specific part of the social network. Clicking on the specific button will access a personalized feed of updates from the individual groups you follow, with the platform suggesting new groups based on your interests.
