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Facebook releases 'home' software for Android phones

 

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The "Facebook Phone" is here, but it's not what you think. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today unveiled a new way to integrate its network on Android devices. Called Facebook Home, it represents a rethinking of how Facebook exists on Android phones, Zuckerberg said, putting people first instead of apps.
"You're going to be able to turn your Android phone into a great social device," Zuckerberg said at the unveiling. "Our phones today are designed around apps, not people. We want to flip that around."

 

Similar to how the HTC One has a live Flipboard-like interface for its home screen, Facebook Home will put updates from the social network right on the home screen via a feature called Cover Feed. Content from Facebook takes up the entire screen, with no navigation or "chrome" whatsoever. Apps are still there, accessed through a launcher that is accessible by swiping up.

Another novel feature is Chatheads, a way to manage conversations with friends. People you're interacting with via Facebook Messenger appear a pop-up heads on the margin as opposed to intrusive notifications. Chatheads work with Facebook Messenger and SMS, but not third-party messaging apps.

Android users who have the most recent Facebook app will see a prominent link asking users if they want to download Facebook Home. It downloads as a separate app. It'll be available April 12.

Facebook says Home will be available only for certain specific phones at launch. A tablet version would come at a later date. Facebook Home is optimized for the HTC One and One X, and the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S 4 and Note II, Zuckerberg said.

HTC also unveiled a phone withe Facebook Home pre-loaded, the HTC First. AT&T is also a launch partner for Home, and will carry the HTC First. It'll be available April 12 for $99.99, with a two-year contract.

 

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