The Home app, allowing Facebook to take over a number of Android phones, has launched in the UK while the social network has also updated its iOS apps.
Facebook Home takes over the homescreen of
Android phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Note 2, as well as
some HTC devices. Launched in America last week it is now available from the
Android Play Store, Facebook has announced.
The key features of Home and the HTC First centre on Cover Feed, described as “a
constant stream of photos and updates from friends that is always available at a
glance”. It also includes improved notifications, and a messaging feature called
“Chat Heads”, which allows users to chat with contacts without needing to go
into a new application.
