
On top of the addition of live streaming, Facebook is testing a new menu when you tap ‘What’s on your mind’ at the top of your feed that shows the new sharing options rather than just a box to type in. The feature appears to be largely the same as the one that was part of Facebook’s Mentions app for verified users, but with the ability for anyone to use it - provided you’re in the US for now. As you go live, you’ll see your stream overlaid with real-time comments and the names of friends tuning in. When you click ‘Update Status’ you’ll see a new option for streaming live video. The social network is also adding the ability to stream live video directly from your Newsfeed.įacebook previously allowed verified users to use the feature with their fans, but now anyone can stream to their friends directly within the app. The feature is rolling out for iPhone users today and will be available on Android “early next year.” It’s an interesting new offering as Facebook looks to get you to share more things to your feed, rather than only talking privately on services like Messenger. It’s a nice way to share a lot of photos to show off your trip, rather than uploading a ton randomly. When you tap the photos button, you’ll see automatically created collages based on the location and time you took them.Ĭollages can be re-arranged before they’re shared, or you can create your own instead.

When creating a layout, the “Faces” tab searches your phone to find any other photos with the same face.Facebook is adding an interesting new automatic collage feature, which appears when you share photos from your phone’s camera.
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The app features up to nine photos at a time in any of the personalized collage layouts. The best part? You do not need to use or even have an Instagram account to take advantage of the app’s features. The company’s dedicated collage app, Layout from Instagram (free to download) is a superb choice. If there is any company that knows a thing or two about specialized photo layouts, it’s Instagram. It even includes red-eye removal so everyone looks presentable.

A selfie editor enables users to touch up their photos. A meme maker is available to really spice things up and start the next Internet trend. How about creating 3D collages? Collage Maker includes that functionality as well.

Want to change a photo background and remove a stop sign or light post? An AI background eraser is enabled right in the app so you do not have to sacrifice your favorite shot with an unfortunate photobomb. With a unique built-in AI art tool, images can be edited to appear as though they were created in the style of famous artists like Picasso, Van Gogh and more.
