The Facebook beta app for Windows Phone was updated to version 8.3.0.1, bringing a significant design overhaul alongside a handful of useful new features. This was one of the more substantial updates the beta app received, moving away from the older layout in favour of a cleaner, more modern interface.
New Design
The top of the app gained a News Feed text banner with a Search button and a current online contacts list sitting below it. A new header with five icons provided quick access to News Feed, Friend Requests, Messages, Notifications, and your profile, all reachable from a single tap. A new bottom bar added three buttons for Status updates, Media uploading, and Check-in, with the central camera button now supporting video uploads to your Facebook account for the first time on Windows Phone.
Other Improvements
Beyond the design changes, version 8.3.0.1 added support for additional languages and delivered general performance improvements throughout the app.
Facebook Beta 8.3.0.1 for Windows Phone
- Price: Free
- Requires Windows Phone 8.0 or Windows Phone 8.1
- Windows Phone Store listing (archived)