News & Rumors, BlackBerry Apps

Facebook 2.0 coming to BlackBerry App World tomorrow

by Adam Zeis

on 25 Jul 2011 04:09 PM

Facebook 2.0 has been floating along in the BlackBerry Beta Zone for quite a while now, but it looks like it's just about ready for prime time. As seen in this teaser status posted on Facebook, RIM will be releasing the latest version to the public in BlackBerry App World tomorrow. Major updates of the new version include:

Enhanced Notifications - Get Notified of ‘Likes' We've made several improvements to notifications; the first is that you'll be now be notified of polled items (that is, notifications that aren't delivered through BlackBerry® push technology), such as ‘Likes' and Event Wall posts. The notification will even tell you who and what was ‘Liked', so you'll never miss a beat in your social life. By default, polled notifications will be set to a one-hour frequency but you can check as often as you like by selecting Refresh from the Menu.
Cross-Channel Messaging - Share Facebook Content across BlackBerry Messaging Applications
Enhanced Integration with BlackBerry Native Apps - Building on enhanced integration with native BlackBerry smartphone apps, which was introduced with the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones v2.0 beta refresh, Facebook v2.0 now includes additional messaging options from the ‘More' button within a Profile and from the Friends list.
In-App Error Reporting - If you haven't already downloaded the BlackBerry Feedback Tool from BlackBerry App World, you can install it through the Menu in the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones app. The BlackBerry Feedback Tool can be used to send feedback on BlackBerry smartphone features, functions and applications at any time and is currently available in English only.
Touch Toolbar - BlackBerry smartphone users with a touch screen device will now have Compose, Reply and Delete icons located along the bottom of the device screen in the Facebook Inbox for quick and easy access to these popular features.

This release brings some welcome changes and those of you that haven't had a chance to check out version 2.0 yet should be very happy with the updates. Check back tomorrow for more on the official release!

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry Apps; Tags: Facebook

82 Comments

Posted by ikennaezento Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

First lol, I can't wait

Posted by Rootbrian Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

I wantz it!

Posted by mario jr Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

just make the "space" pagedown please

Posted by maty360414 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

lol 2nd i cant wait toooooooooooooo

Posted by centsofreason Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Been using in Beta Zone for a while. It's really nice. No Video uploads yet, and the news feed button doesn't switchto a status button, so you have to go into the menu to change that, but otherwise, love it.

Posted by Revyrah Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Yeah, at the no video upload is a bummer. Also if someone sends you a video in a message (not your wall), it won't show the video. You can, however, log in directly through the browser and view it there...which makes no sense. If it can be done in the web browser, it should be done more conveniently in the app. Just my humble opinion.

Over all, the app is great. The old FB app can't even compare in any way shape or form.

Posted by JasW Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

RIM's reps in Beta Zone said it was up for "future consideration," whatever that means. In my book, no video upload is a major shortcoming in the app. Chat may be a nice thing, but most people use FB to (1) post, (2) u/l photos, and (3) u/l videos.

Posted by Revyrah Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

Very true. Especially considering the fact that the rumors have BBM integration with the social sites too. It should handle the core aspects of facebook- including the new Skype video ...but I guess that has to wait for PlayBook and future phones with a front cam.

I know they want to get as many PlayBooks sold as possible and that is most likely the reason why they haven't added the front facer on the phones yet. more reason to get the PB.

Posted by ikennaezento Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

It would be very spicy on my 9780

Posted by sk8er_tor Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I love FB 2.0 for BB. It works great! And before anyone even says anything remotely negative, FB 2.0 for BlackBerry is much, MUCH better than FB for iPhone or FB for Android.

Posted by newyorkgiant17 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Yawn...iPhone in 2months...then i'll never touch a Blackberry again ....

Posted by juanherrerax Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Yawm...no one cares...then you'll never be posting dumb comments on Crackberry again ....

Posted by derekio Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

if i could put my torch keyboard on an iphone i'd have one. I love BB, but the app shortcomings are weaning me off the rim

Posted by mario jr Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

this site is for crackberry users

Posted by blackrain73 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Iphone sucks! My husband has an iphone 4 and there always a glitch somewhere....I love my BB Torch, its faster than the iphone 4 my husband and I put it to the test. And besides this is crackberry not crackapple...you must love Blackberries if you are on crackberry...lmao

Posted by StaticFX Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I have had it for a while... beta.... i hope they fixed the issues...

could NOT upload a photo.. and could not delete messages.

Posted by blackrain73 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

FB 2.0 has worked fne for me, uploading photos are extremely fast, everything is so much better. Which BB do you have?

Posted by pistolpetefan23 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Will this be the same version as the latest Beta or will those of us that have been using the latest Beta be fine and not need to update?

Posted by jvictor77 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I have the same question....anyone?

Posted by crigga84 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I'm sure it will be a later version with some fixes. Perhaps 2.0.0.30 or something.

Posted by tnhrocks Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Hopefully they fixed the notifications issue, other than that it's good!

Posted by jamesuc Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Agreed. It is a nice app, but the notification issue was a pain. Guess we'll find out soon!

Posted by seb.hebert Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

This is great news!!! My girlfriend preffered my Facebook app but I could never get her to sign up for beta zone! :( Now I wont have to! Yaaaayyyyy!!!! XD

Posted by Frank2029 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

what about chat....??

Posted by Joy1980 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Yep, chat is included and it has a similar ui to bbm.

Posted by lewisc1979 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I hope (probably in vain) that the release is compatible with OS 4.5.

Posted by Aalejandro Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

Nope it won't work on OS 4.5 .... They had originally stated for OS 4.6 and higher but it seems they might have scrapped it for 4.6 as well ... As they only allowed people with OS 5and higher to Beta Test

Posted by lewisc1979 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

Yeah, I remember that during the beta testing. However, I had a 9650 with OS 6 when it was in beta testing. I lost that phone and had to reactivate my 8330m, which is stuck on OS 4.5. I guess I'm just dreaming.

Posted by miamimanu86 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I'm worried because in the lastest beta version the notifications for comments doesn't make any sounds. If this hasn't been fixed, it will be a major disaster.

Posted by BBFTW88 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Have been using the 2.0 Beta's from the start and it's very good. Notifications are spot on, although the 'likes' etc they say you should be notified of now don't seem to work for me.

Posted by crigga84 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I'm sure it won't be the same version as the beta version (2.0.0.29) because they know about the bugs due to negative feedback. When they released Twitter from the beta zone, it jumped up a version to 2.0.0.16 so I'm sure this version will jump too and be an improvement.

Posted by Dave79 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

Hope to get rid of all the double notifications in my inbox!

Posted by theHip Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

When will we be able to view Event Walls, post on Event Walls, view attendees and create Events from within the app?

Posted by cellinator Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

What about "Groups"? I have a few private groups I'm a part of and cannot ready or access them with the current app. I have to actually log in on the webpage (which is cumborsome) to view them. I know the iPhone app has this, what about 2.0 for BB?

Posted by rexknapps Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I agree with that. Groups should be accessable in the app too.

Posted by rexknapps Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

What about viewing events in the app? Or does that still have to happen in the browser?

Posted by rroyy Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

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Posted by RollingRock1988 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

It won't be out for another 2 years.

Posted by rtk777 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I just checked the App World, Facebook 2.0.0.29 is already there. I don't know if they have fixed any of the latest bugs or not. I'm not sure if a newer version will be posted there or not, tomorrow.

Posted by organized_mayhem Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

Don't know what app world you are looking at but .29 is NOT already there. It may say your installed version is .29. But it still showing the current app world version is 1.9.0.28.

Posted by joeberrymomma Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Copy that. If it were an upgrade you would see the upgrade button. If not, you see your version installed at the top and buttons for review, recommend, screenshot. Scroll to the bottom and you will see the version that App world has which as of typing this email is not 2.0.xx.

Posted by trailblazers1298 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 304 days ago

I'm reopening my facebook account.Hope its good.

Posted by DrewDT Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

Will this work with OS5?

Posted by chuckdawg1999 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Seeing as how the recent Beta versions did I'd hope the full release does as well. I deleted the beta in anticipation of the new release but it hasn't been pushed to my phone yet.

Posted by xtremez Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

I'm guessing this should be similar to the one from Beta Zone? Which also means no tagging on status , and no groups too?

Posted by cellinator Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

No groups = fail... How can you improve on an app without including this basic item? Jeez...

Posted by danatnr Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

I really hope Build 29 isn't the release build. I preferred build 19, which didn't slow my Curve 8520 to a crawl. Every time I would go to Facebook from the messages screen, or even if I marked Facebook messages as read, I would be waiting seconds for control to come back to me. I hope they have this fixed on release. I was a good boy and filled out the survey a while back. :)

Posted by Charger83 Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

I been having this Facebook for quite a while now from the beat zone and I hope they fixed the facebook options cut-off!

Posted by HunterRemington Monday, Jul 25, 2011 303 days ago

I am a Berry and Android user, I have to say I honestly prefer the BB facebook client over android. I pprefer the BB Twitter as well, hell I prefer BB.

Posted by stitch69 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

hope they fixed the few minor bugs :\

Posted by blackrain73 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

2.0 is awesome! Much, much better, I never have to go to the mobile site anymore to check everything. I only use the app, and its so much faster and when you upload pix its like a flash, bam its uploaded. You all will absolutely love it!!!!! <3

Posted by tinny24 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Been using facebook 2.0 for months in beta and personally have found no issues at all with it... Looking forward to the official version as I couldn't install the latest beta version with bbm integration, and notification on "likes" looks like I will be checking back here for this all day.. Ohwell work has always come 2nd to my bb

I swore I would never do drugs or become addicted to anything.... Thanks RIM for making me a liar, I can't put this bitch down lol

Posted by meganVee Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

I would love for them to include groups and events. It is a pain to go to the mobile site to view those. Video upload would also be nice. If chat is included it will be nice and cut down on the extra app required at the moment. Cannot wait to check it out.

Posted by xtremeboy Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

One issue that i have is when i chat using this application it freeze my blackberry and i have to do battery pull. :(

Posted by BBFTW88 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Anyone got this yet?

Posted by julianrt Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

nothing new today :-(

Posted by Yvon Hawke Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Must..have..groups

Posted by Niz Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Been using this for a while now and I like it quite a bit. Only one major complaint... it sync'd ALL of my phone contacts with my yahoo email contacts without any permission! I am a sales rep and have over 400 contacts in my phone, I did not want them all in my email contacts. I think this feature can be de-selected during set up, see "blackberry contacts application" when setting up "options", guess I just didn't realize what it was going to do? Oh well?

Posted by nyr88 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Yes yes...can't wait!

Posted by moiselles Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Not in App World yet. :(

Posted by Nwanu Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

nothing here in Belgium yet

Posted by mprewers Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

so where is it? probably won't even drop today

Posted by BBFTW88 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

This. Even though I'm running the 2.0.0.29 Beta, I've still been refreshing app world every hour in case it's a newer version.

Posted by RollingRock1988 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

2 years.

Posted by joeberrymomma Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

If you have the beta you are doing well. The official is likely to be icing on the cake in terms of addressing miner bugs. 2.0 has been a long time coming. Today, tomorrow, no matter, it's coming! :) Yes groups would be nice and video upload, I suppose. By no means is this a #FAIL like some are saying. 2.0 has a lot to offer and as others have said it is superior in many ways to other platforms.

Posted by Nwanu Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

this is seriously getting on my nerves lol

Posted by julianrt Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

looks like wrong news posted ... -.-

Posted by Bobcat665 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

So...... It's tomorrow now. Where is it?

Posted by alpinechem Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

i have been using it for 3 months now or so. Better than the Iphone one...BUT notifications still intermittent and when you delete msgs on the phone....... tthey dont delete , even when you select delete both . I hope Rim fixes it.

Posted by Charger83 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Its almost there ya'll ...the FB Icon has changed but can't download it yet!

Posted by mesnewberry Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

waiting..... waiting...... waiting..... What is up with delaying this all day long! sheesh

Posted by mariafurtado Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

GOT IT!!! Looks great!!

Posted by readon1 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

I GOT IT!!!! IT'S AVALIABLE

Posted by mariafurtado Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Correction... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

Posted by BlackKho Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Can somebody send a download link for us who live in France? Can't find it anywhere!

Edit: no update available here in France. If someone can send a download link, I would highly appreciate: I would probably the first in my crew to have it!

Posted by mariafurtado Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 303 days ago

Check for it on Top Free from App World. When you select Facebook it should show "UPGRADE"

Posted by chuckdawg1999 Tuesday, Jul 26, 2011 302 days ago

Anybody with OS 5.0 got the upgrade yet?