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Facebook for Android updated to support Cover Feed, no need for Home

Facebook for Android updated to support Cover Feed, no need for Home
Lewis Leong

Lewis Leong

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Facebook for Android has been updated today with support for Cover Feed. This means you can get the Cover Feed feature without having to install Facebook Home.

Cover Feed works as a lock screen replacement for your Android device, allowing users to swipe around Facebook content without having to unlock the phone. This is also where notifications will show up so you will see the alerts you’ve missed.

The reason Facebook is integrating Cover Feed into the Android Facebook app is because the company noticed that many Home users were only using Cover Feed with the default Android launcher. This isn’t surprising as Facebook Home’s launcher is very basic. It was recently updated to support creating folders, a feature that should have been included from the beginning.

While Cover Feed is coming to the Android Facebook app, it will only work with devices that support Home. This includes a handful of HTC, Samsung, and LG devices. The Nexus 4 and Galaxy S4 are getting Facebook Home support today so users will can also enjoy Cover Feed if they update their Facebook apps.

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