Blackberry (RIM) has released a new version 1.7 of Facebook for Blackberry (FFB). This is a free download from the Facebook website. The new version features include:
- pages now load much faster
- main page supports news feed, not just status updates
- filtering option to show news feed or status updates, photos and links only
- upload a new profile picture from the photo album view
- ability to "like" a status updates, news feed items, photos or links
How to Get Facebook for Blackberry v1.7
If you already have Facebook for Blackberry, start it on your BB device. It should ask you if you want to install the latest version and just follow the wizard. If you don't get an update prompt, press the BB key, select "Options", scroll down and select "Check for Upgrade Now." Follow the wizard to complete the installation.
If you don't have Facebook for Blackberry installed on your BB device, start your BB browser, go to www.facebook.com, scroll down the page, select "Download Facebook for your Blackberry." Follow the wizard to complete the installation.
