As part of its latest iOS app update, Facebook rolled out a new feature that will reveal context cards about relevant posts or information from friends when you check in at a location or post an activity update like watching a movie or travelling to another city.
Also Read: Facebook For iOS Now Lets You Create Posts Offline
These context cards will automatically appear on top of your NewsFeed after you update your status or check in. Facebook says they will only display a few of the most relevant posts and information at once.
If you checked in the Yosemite National Park, for example, you would see posts and photos from your friends who have visited the park before. If you update your status saying your are reading a book or a movie, you would get to see a list of friends who have also read the specific book or watched the specific movie.
Facebook will also use these cards to remind you of events such as birthdays or events you registered for in Facebook.
This new feature is intended to provide more insightful information to users and encourage them to interact more with their nearby friends, another new feature Facebook started to roll out a few weeks ago.
Context cards are only available for iOS users for now. Facebook made a point into claiming this new feature will not affect any privacy settings and will only display information that has been previously shared by your friends.
Have you noticed the new feature?
Related Stories:
- Facebook Rolls Out Nearby Friends For Mobile
- Facebook Will Launch A New Mobile Ad Network
- Get Music, Film or Book Recommendation From Your Facebook Friends
Featured image: Mashable.com
You might also like
More from Facebook
Facebook Revamps Access Your Information On iOS And Android
Facebook has announced a revamped version of its Access Your Information tool, making it easier for users to find and …
Facebook Bans Ads Promoting Weapon Accessories Ahead Of Inauguration Day
Facebook has announced a ban, on its platforms, of ads promoting weapon accessories and protective equipment - at least through …
Facebook Bans Donald Trump Indefinitely From Its Platforms
Following the recent events in Washington DC, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced an indefinite ban on Donald Trump from …
New Facebook Pages Come Without A Like Button
Facebook is rolling out a new design for Facebook Pages. It comes with new features, but without a Like button.
New Year’s Eve 2020 Sets New Records For Use Of Facebook Apps
Facebook was expecting a traffic spike on its apps over New Year's Eve, but this year broke all previous records …
3 Courses To Help You Create Better Video Content For Your Ads
Here are three free Facebook Blueprint courses to help you take your content to the next level.
Facebook Attacks Apple With Full-Page Newspaper Ads
Facebook is running newspaper ads newspapers criticizing Apple for its policy giving iOS users the choice of whether they want …
New Facebook Collab App Lets You Create Music With Friends
Facebook Collab is a new experimental music-making app available in the US, that lets you create music with friends.
Facebook Expands Brand Collabs Manager To Public Groups
Facebook is rolling out it s Brand Collabs Manager to public groups this week, giving them a new opportunity for …