The worlds largest social network on Wednesday launched Facebook Places, a new feature that will enable users to immediately update their status to tell people about their location. Whether it's a cozy restaurant, a hiking trail or a live concert event, you can share where you are and the friends you're with in real time direct from your mobile device.
How Facebook Places work
According to Facebook product manager for Places Michael Sharon, you'll need the most recent version of the Facebook application for iPhone to use it. Facebook Places is also accessibe via touch.facebook.com. Just make sure your mobile browser supports HTML 5 and W3 geolocation.
How to use Facebook Places
Follow these instructions from Facebook:
For a detailed explanation about Facebook Places, click here.
Use of Facebook Places is currently limited to US residents. Facebook is expected to make this feature available to more territories and additional mobile platforms soon.
How Facebook Places work
According to Facebook product manager for Places Michael Sharon, you'll need the most recent version of the Facebook application for iPhone to use it. Facebook Places is also accessibe via touch.facebook.com. Just make sure your mobile browser supports HTML 5 and W3 geolocation.
How to use Facebook Places
Follow these instructions from Facebook:
- Go to Places on the iPhone application or access touch.facebook.com.
- Tap the "Check In" button.
- A list of places near you will appear.
- Choose the place that matches where you are. If it's not on the list, search for it or add it.
- After checking in, your check-in will create a story in your friends' News Feeds and show up in the Recent Activity section on the page for that place.
For a detailed explanation about Facebook Places, click here.
Use of Facebook Places is currently limited to US residents. Facebook is expected to make this feature available to more territories and additional mobile platforms soon.