Facebook for the BlackBerry PlayBook now available!

By Adam Zeis on 2 May 2011 05:15 pm

Earlier today it was announced that Facebook would be coming to the BlackBerry PlayBook this week but it has just now appeared in BlackBerry App World. The details of the press release weren't too in depth, but now we have some more info as to just what the application features. Facebook for the BlackBerry PlayBook has the usual messages and news feed as well as Facebook chat and more. It looks to be a great start and one of the first "big name" apps we've seen for the PlayBook. Here's to hoping more follow very soon. Keep reading for details on the app or hit the link below to download.

Download Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook

Source: Inside BlackBerry

Facebook Chat

Facebook Chat takes advantage of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's high-resolution screen by splitting the application into two separate panels for side-by-side viewing of your online contacts and active conversations.
From within the Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet application, you'll always be up to date on active chats. Notifications of new Chat messages will appear in the Incoming Chat popover located on the Nav Bar, so you can quickly and easily access new Chat messages as you receive them from anywhere in the app.

News Feed

The News Feed feature helps you to stay notified on all your friends status updates and photos. Clicking on a status update with a web link seamlessly opens the BlackBerry PlayBook browser for you to view the content.
You can also discuss and show appreciation for your friend's content through the comment and "Like" features within the News Feed or on their profile pages.
Of course, you can also publish your own status update or upload a photo from within the status publisher that's accessible from the News Feed or your profile page.

Photo Uploading

Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet allows for easy photo uploading and viewing. In addition to uploading photos from the Picture Library, you can tag friends, and view and post your comments and Likes.

Facebook Messages

Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet allows you to compose, send and receive new Facebook messages. You can view your sent messages in the Outbox tab and messages from Pages you're a fan of from within the Updates tab.

Friends List

In Facebook for BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, you can view your Friends List in two ways: a grid view (default) or a list view. From the list view there is an alphabetical scrollbar so you can find your friends quickly. You can also Search and add new Friends and Pages and view pending Friend Requests from within the Friends List. Who doesn't want more friends?

Topics: Facebook BlackBerry Playbook News & Rumors BlackBerry Apps

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44 comments

0obaho0 May 2, 2011 at 5:18 pm

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

velkcro May 2, 2011 at 5:18 pm

SWEET

Wazzy9 May 2, 2011 at 5:19 pm

i came.

mkye86 May 2, 2011 at 5:27 pm

this is the 5th time today I read a post like this. Its kind of disturbing! o_O

Wazzy9 May 2, 2011 at 5:29 pm

nerdgasm is a really beautiful thing :D

feldmen01 May 2, 2011 at 5:33 pm

My definition of beautiful varies from yours by a small margin...

Wazzy9 May 2, 2011 at 6:13 pm

small you said? ;D

mkye86 May 2, 2011 at 5:37 pm

LMAO

jfs101 May 2, 2011 at 5:20 pm

That was quick... I only need one app to come out for me to get a PB, Money in my pocket!!!

mscooley May 2, 2011 at 5:23 pm

WOOOT

kameleon May 2, 2011 at 5:23 pm

Just got it. Woot! Glad I setup that wifi hotspot here now. :)

rsalinger May 2, 2011 at 5:24 pm

Looking good!

ianbordas May 2, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Today is a good day! Awesome RIM keep 'em coming!!!

luqman24 May 2, 2011 at 5:33 pm

No video uploading?? Other than that its awesome!! :D

0obaho0 May 2, 2011 at 5:36 pm

Yup, as if I couldn't get FB access from enough places, I get a new one which I absolutely love.

Keep pumpin' out those updates!!!!

If MSN with Video Chat built in is released today, my head will literally explode.

Hennessy62082 May 2, 2011 at 5:40 pm

It's ok....I like the web version shortcut it has better.

Trem44 May 2, 2011 at 5:47 pm

Dude, I'm so jealous!

kidcalis May 2, 2011 at 5:47 pm

this is....this is...I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY!!!!!

teamfoster03 May 2, 2011 at 5:51 pm

WOW very nice. on wifi its very fast even loading pictures.
new feed loads fast and is smooth. only complaint and I might just be missing it is how to view status updates, photo updates and links.

wonda242 May 2, 2011 at 5:55 pm

only thing i have is a link to the actual site

jstarett May 2, 2011 at 6:47 pm

You need to download it

alexkinsella May 3, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Hi @wonda242,

Alex from RIM here. The Facebook for PlayBook app is now available for free download at BlackBerry App World (http://bbry.lv/l1mTQD), so let us know what you think!

Also, be sure to keep an eye on our Inside BlackBerry Blog (http://bbry.lv/cWR2rg) for the latest BlackBerry news.

Cheers,
Alex, RIM Social Media Team

valerio01 May 2, 2011 at 5:58 pm

very nice program. the empire of Rim is begin hahahahahaah

zezke May 2, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Any words on a Twitter app?

ciscobear May 2, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Yeh hoping for same.....Once they beef up BBM and release twitter, won't need to peep at my phone when home.

meganVee May 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Add video upload and ability to like comments!!! Otherwise a great app!!!

jvictor77 May 2, 2011 at 6:43 pm

Says above that the ability to 'Like' is there!

phy89 May 2, 2011 at 6:53 pm

goodbye facebook web-shortcut on playbook, hello application!

arthurtu40 May 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm

mavricxx May 2, 2011 at 7:14 pm

Works great and even has chat!

mavricxx May 2, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Now we just need OoVoO, Skype and Yahoo Messenger to chat, call, and video calls.

Kiddo2050 May 2, 2011 at 7:36 pm

Skype is enough for me!

COD002 May 2, 2011 at 7:39 pm

HELL YEAH!

dreamliner787 May 2, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Does anyone know if it supports Group Chat? Facebook 2.0 on blackberry smartphones doesnt. It would be nice to have group chats available in a mobile setting.

jcv822 May 2, 2011 at 8:37 pm

never had a problem with web shortcut...this one feels like it has been dumbed down..i like to use the full capabilities of facebook (chat, video)...and it saves me MB in storage. We've just been ipadified with a browser that can't handle the true web experience in a tablet..but, we've got the playbook now. ..to each his own.

jponte55 May 3, 2011 at 12:32 pm

iPad doesn't have a FB app

RichardZA May 2, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Seriously this is excellent news but it should of been out during the launch of PlayBook - seriously even the BlackBerry messenger but nice seeing RIM is seriously working hard to get these apps out on their playbook...

Cannot wait to download the application

mythdraug May 2, 2011 at 8:44 pm

Things missing:
¤ orientation awareness
¤ tagging in status
¤ post deletion / editing
¤ video upload
¤ comment (not status) liking
¤ link posting

Call me what you will, but this was jusy a quick port of the phone app to the playbook rather than an app developed to take advantage of the functionality of the new platform...

forsakenwaste5 May 2, 2011 at 8:53 pm

Greg Stark and Blake Smith. they are going to do the nasty in Mexico. SLUTS.

SMOOSH TIME!!