Users who access Facebook from the phone often have to pause while reading the "Newsfeed" to see the photos that are not apparent because of the small thumbnail images.

Inconvenience is now only the past. As reported by PetaPixel, Facebook has just announced changes to the user interface for Facebook Mobile (http://m.facebook.com) as well Facebook application on Android devices and iOS.

Facebook faces changes include thumbnails images that are now larger, up to the edge of the screen, making it easier to be viewed without having to click first. Thumbnail photos of the album size are also increase.

This view is supposedly inspired by Instagram interface that was acquired by Facebook, some time ago.

Shifting trends indicate that there are more users to access Facebook form mobile device is suppose to be the reason why Facebook needs to change the look of their mobile site interface.

With a new look, users do not get tired when looking at Newsfeed and pictures. This will be a positive influence on the ads that appear on Facebook mobile version.

Although Facebook still dominate and became the most popular social networking all over the world, in the future Facebook is predicted will be shrink by Twitter. At least, according to expert analysis.

Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather, which helped transform Microsoft into a major consumer brand in 80's said that Facebook is great social network, but this sites have struggled to maintain his position.

"I look Facebook would be very easy to be replaced. Twitter will be very difficult to be replaced rather than Facebook, "said Rory Sutherland at Telegraph.

He added that Twitter has its own characteristics, for example the character limits. This limit is not owned by Facebook. The specificity of this will be interesting and unique that will last in the future and for long term.

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Facebook has released Facebook Chat (Facebook Messenger) for iOS and Android smart phone. One of that application features is similar to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) feature.

The latest update is Facebook Messenger 1.7. Beside for fellow users of smartphones, this application can be used to call Facebook friends who are online via computer. Well, one of Facebook Chat features that are similar to BBM feature is the user can see is your opponent have read your message or not. This feature can not be turned off.

While for iOS device, there is indicator that show when your friend is typing message. Though it can be used for iOS and Android, the latest features of this application can not be used for BlackBerry. "We are considering to make this feature on BlackBerry, but there is no certainty when," said Facebook spokesman quoted by ZDNet.

Spotify music streaming service popularity has been rising after it was towed by social networking giant, Facebook, via Listen With features. Spotify has now released an official app that runs on new iPad offering dedicated graphics for larger screens and new navigation system.

The company also gives access Spotify application to Labirinth, Labitnth is a producer, singer and songwriter from England.

"As an artist, I love the way how music is performed softly. Artwork is really important to me, and Spotify application for iPad is present on iPad screen, "said Labirinth.

Spotify application for iPad is compatible with Airplay, so the music can be played using speaker without wires or television.

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After more focused on smartphone, Facebook is now reportedly is developing Facebook Messenger application for iPad. A number of pictures that appear on the internet confirmed the rumors. At first glance, it looks like big version of Facebook Messenger for iPhone.

Its comes with one-to-one messaging, group chatting, push notifications and the ability to see the location of your friends in map. But the info about when this apps will be release is still unclear.

Facebook dedication for iOS platform was not only limited to that application. The rumors also say that Facebook also plans to add video chat feature in  iPhone app.

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Once again we are reminded, playing cell phone while driving is very dangerous. A teenage girl was not lucky were killed in a fatal accident. Taylor Sauer, a 18 year old dying on January 14 in an accident in Idaho, USA. The results of the investigation, officers concluded she was busy texting and playing her phone just before the incident occurred.

"I can’t discuss this now. Driving and facebooking is not safe! Haha."," that is the last text in her last Facebook status quoted from Huffington Post. Taylor looked underestimate the dangers of playing cell phones while driving. Shortly after the update status, her car slammed a tanker truck and died instantly.

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