An introduction to the New Look Facebook application for the iPhone 4S

Thanks to the extensive connectivity options available, the new iPhone 4S is the perfect phone for social networking. Not only does the latest version of the phones operating system now offer Twitter integration, but the Facebook app has undergone some changes and now looks better than ever on this new model.

Facebook is the world’s most popular social networking platform with more than 800 million active users. The service is not only great for keeping in touch with friends, but many businesses and organizations now offer their own Facebook page so they can communicate with potential and existing customers. The original Facebook iPhone app wasn’t popular with the site’s users, but this latest version is a huge improvement. The original version offered users a main screen consisting of nine icons related to various aspects of the site, such as Messages and Events. This system has now been replaced by a sidebar that can be accessed via a button at the top of the screen. This sidebar offers a lot more options than the previous menu, so in addition to all the regular features, you’ll now find information about the groups and pages you like, as well as the apps you use within the site.

The new Facebook app for the iPhone 4S looks a lot like the desktop version many of us are used to. Notifications, messages and friend requests now appear as icons at the top of the screen with a small red number next to each symbol letting you know when you have a request or message waiting. The news feed has also been improved, so you are now presented with recent stories that may be of interest to you, followed by stories from earlier in the day. The iPhone 4S itself also adds to Facebook’s appeal with its new notification center. You can now swipe down on your home screen to instantly reveal all your recent Facebook alerts. From here you can simply select the one you want to view in more detail and you will be taken directly to the site.

If you’re a Facebook user, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better mobile phone than the iPhone 4S. The app that has been developed for the Apple device is excellent, while the phone itself makes using the site a quick and easy experience.