Friday, January 18, 2013

Facebook for Android update touts speedier photo viewing, ability to send voice messages

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While the recently announced [Graph Search](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/15/facebook-graph-search-hands-on/) has taken most Facebook-related headlines of late, let's not forget [Zuckerberg himself](http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/12/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-says-mobile-apps-top-focus/) said that mobile applications are undoubtedly one of the company's main focus areas. And although today's Android update isn't nearly as major as the one [from last month](http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/13/facebook-for-android-2-0-arrives-with-much-faster-load-times/), something tells us "likers" and "pokers" alike will still appreciate the new tidbits -- which include an option to share stories to Groups, Pages and [Timeline](http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/facebook-rolls-out-timeline-feature-worldwide-time-to-untag-som/), faster viewing / opening of photos, as well as a feature ([relatively known](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/03/facebook-adds-voice-recording-to-messenger-testing-voip-service/), mind you) that allows for the sending of voice messages to friends straight from the app. Those _eager_ to grab the update now should hit the Google Play link below, where the latest Android treats from the social network giant are only a mere click away.

Filed under: [Software](http://www.engadget.com/category/software/), [Mobile](http://www.engadget.com/category/mobile/), [Facebook](http://www.engadget.com/category/facebook/)

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**Via:** [The Next Web](http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2013/01/18/facebook-for-android-updated-with-faster-photo-viewing-broader-story-sharing-and-voice-messages/)

**Source:** [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana)

URL: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/18/facebook-android-update/

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