Facebook for BlackBerry has been updated to version 3.1.07 in BlackBerry Beta Zone. The new version brings along a few needed features, one of the bigger ones is the ability to access your groups from within the application.
Updated features in Facebook for BlackBerry v3.1.07
- Liking Comments
You spoke and we listened! A very popular feature request is now available in Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 3.1 as you can now like/unlike comments from within the comment screen. The new version of Facebook for BlackBerry also gives you the ability to see the Facebook users who have liked a post.
- Group Support
The new Facebook for BlackBerry also allows you to view and interact with Facebook Groups. Users can now view their Groups from within the application as well as write, comment and like posts on the Group Wall.
The update is available to all BlackBerry Beta Zone members and should be available for download immediately. If you’re not a member of the Beta Zone you will need to head over to BlackBerry.com/beta and sign up before you can have access. Let us know what other features you think RIM should be adding to the FaceBook app in the comments, I know there's a few things I’d like to see added.Thanks Adam for the tip!
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Facebook for BlackBerry updated to version 3.1.0.7 in BlackBerry Beta Zone
BlackBerry is finally catching up... *sigh*
Will this fix the Places / Check-in not working?
I downloaded the Facebook upgrade 3.0.0.17 a couple days ago and ever since I cannot get my Facebook Places to work.
Yes, my Location is turned on in my Advanced Settings.
Yes, my "share my location with Facebook" option is checked.
Yes, my Maps address recognition is turned on.
Yes, I've run the GPS fix-location test.
Yes, I'm attempting it outside.
Yes, I've uninstalled Facebook & reinstalled it.
My carrier is Verizon. I'm using a BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550).
What's wrong??? :mad:
Thanks,
John
Hi John,
I am having the same problem did you resolve your issue? if so how.
Thank you,
Pedro
cant get it
I can't register :( help
why cant i download it .. please help tnx ^_^
Very good so far. No issues. Scrolling through long posts on non-touch BlackBerry is very consistent and doesn't jump to places. Loving the new comment-liking and group features!
Yes, events, is needed, and the games/crap apps filter would be helpful too.
I would like the ability to share posts too as you can from the full site.
I'd like to know if it finally supports your filters for Facebook games and whatnot (all I get in Facebook mobile is other people's game updates for hours and hours and hours).
Yes! So happy with group support.
However events support should come soon too, then we finally have a complete fb app :p
i'm on the 3.1 beta now. impressed with (yeah.. FINALLY!!) the "like" on comments & (yeah.. FINALLY!!!) FB groups onboard. seems the "check in" feature is also smoother. in terms of the load up of feeds & pictures, yeah, a bit slow compared to the 3.0 but hopefully when it's official it will be better.
RIM, keep it up, LET'S ROCK AND ROLL THIS! i need to see the ability to tag people on comments & viewing EVENTS, hopefully soon!
The "like" a comment was long over due. Groups are nice and hopefully events will be coming down the road. I've noticed that pages and pictures don't load very fast and sometimes not at all, but it's Beta and I'm not complaining.
Now if we could get a non prehistoric loooking UI on that puppy!
Yeah def a new UI
They still need to fix the Message Notifications as i rarely get them. Even the basic notifications are hit and miss.
Looking good, BlackBerry moving forward in all areas!
WOW, this was requested many times but it wasn't until the latest poll that they asked this question and boom here it is in testing. AWESOME.
Holy crap! Anyone notice the beta zone has been redesigned?? Awesome I say!
Seriously! I'm happy about "Likes", but OMG the new layout for the Beta Zone is soooo f*ing much better now too!
Enjoy, comment and share links or publish anything !? Fail.
You can also like comments ,now let's get the playbook app the best Facebook app out! Android side load is painfully slow.
RIM is really heading in the right direction. Props!
I, too, would have preferred to see EVENTS. What's the point of facebook groups? I dont get it. Events and photos are really all I ever use on the webface as well as mobile.
While I'm glad for this update and almost find it more significant than the 3.0 release, where are our Events? I don't even belong to any groups but I do have a lot of upcoming events.
How 'bout EVENTS?
Wow, I really didn't think this would come. Glad to see BB still working on OS5, 6, and 7!
SWEET!! :D
Now, I want to see the "Event" option for the next update!! >:D
Omg if they release 3.1 for facebook hopefully Twitter will get connect tab etc; tonight hopefully
finally groups!!!!
Niiice. Maybe I'll start using the app more often now :)
GROUPS !!! YESSSSS !!!! We asked for it and we got it.