FACEBOOK LAUNCHES AUGMENTED REALITY CAMERA

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during the two-day annual F8 developer conference launched a platform for developers to encourage augmented reality (AR) camera effects

.With the addition of tales in the principle Facebook app, customers will now have the ability to share tales with their Facebook buddies and see what others have shared throughout the previous 24 hours.

“We want to make it fast, fun and easy for people to share creative photos and videos with whomever they choose, for however long they choose — and the more we share with each other, the more open and connected our community can be,” says Facebook.

At the identical time, Facebook can also be introducing Direct — a particular new inbox for direct messages, just like how direct messages work on Snapchat. The new Facebook Direct inbox permits customers to share photographs and movies with a number of buddies, or rapidly ship a message in response to buddies’ tales. Once the dialogue on the story ends, the content material will disappear from Direct.

While users might primarily see Messenger as a way to chat with friends, Facebook wants to make it a place where businesses and news organisations can connect with people. The company also announced that it's now supporting file-sharing, eDiscovery, and compliance, and expanding its live video capabilities to include professional cameras.

Facebook Stories and Direct are rolling out already, nevertheless it may take some time to achieve all customers worldwide.