This is Facebook for Windows 8.1

As Windows 8.1 has been launched, the same has been done with the official Facebook application for Windows 8.1. An application that stands out for its great visual aspect and that offers everything we can expect from the social network.

There are no major differences between Facebook for Windows 8.1 and the web version but it integrates seamlessly with Modern UI, making it easy to use and making navigation a fairly comfortable experience especially on devices with a touch screen.

An interface divided into three clearly differentiated parts

On the left side are the menu bar and the search engine From here we can access our wall, messages, groups, events , photo albums and friends page. In the “Nearby” section, we will see all the places where our friends have recently checked in through Bing Maps.

The central zone is the main part of the application In it we will see the timeline where the news appear but, in addition, it is the area where we will see each of the sections that we have selected through the menu bar. At the top are three buttons for commenting and sharing images or locations.

Finally, on the right side we have the list of friends connected to the chat Facebook Messenger either through the application itself, of the web browser or the version for mobile devices.Above it, in the upper right corner, are the icons for Contacts, Messages and Notifications.

What's new specifically for Windows 8

That comfort is the predominant feature when using Facebook for Windows 8.1, is something that is noticeable, for example, when using it in split screen together with other applications In this case, the menu bar is replaced by a small drop-down icon, devoting space to a better visualization of the central area.

Facebook for Windows 8.1 Take full advantage of Modern UI. We can make touch gestures to flip through our contact list, or zoom in and out on our images to fit the screen size. The large size of the buttons and menus make it quite a comfortable and easy-to-use application.

While Facebook is running in the background, something that we can select during the installation process or later through the configuration menu, we will receive notifications both on the lock screen and on the animated tile icon in the start menu, so that we are aware of the latest news.

If we want to access the different configuration and privacy options of the application, we have to do it through the charm bar on the Settings section. Of course, to access the settings of our Facebook account, we will be redirected to the web version of the application.

Summarizing, Facebook for Windows 8.1 is an essential application for users of the popular social network, due to its ease of use and that takes full advantage of all the options offered by the operating system and its Modern UI interface.

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