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The new Facebook application for the iPad, and which has been much touted, has finally arrived. I cannot say that I find it as amazing as the views alleged, suggesting that it is even better than the Facebook website, but that is probably because to a large extent I am pretty bored by Facebook and I don’t even log into it very often. The one feature that did fascinate me turned out to not be useful to me because possibly I have not added hundreds of friends on Facebook, and possibly because people are a bit nervous about their security.
One of the tabs is marked “Nearby” and simply clicking on that allows you to see a map, in this case of South Africa, indicating where you are, and what friends of yours are in the nearby vicinity. I am sure that is a fantastic feature in a city like London or New York, but I am not sure that in a widely populated country like ours it will be as relevant, but only I was shown on my own map!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 26-Oct-11
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Ting said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 03:01 PM
BBM = close friends + family = all I need :)
Juliet said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 02:17 PM
Does anyone even use FB anymore? Yawn.... Deleted my account ages ago. No loss. Inherently I am not the type of person who is interested in what other people are doing etc etc. Especially people I haven't seen in over a decade.
Thabitha said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 02:04 PM
I am not a fan of facebook and I don't even have an account
Nicolle said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:59 PM
I completely agree with David. But the "boringness" for me only occurred at the beginning of this year . . it's like where have all the interesting people gone?
Yolandi said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:54 PM
I haven't tried the new Facebook application for the iPad but some of my friends who are using it, reports that it is riddled with bugs and viruses.
'Craig' said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:53 PM
I am on FB, but not as myself, as a 36 y/o male... Trying to exploit my co-worker's cheating partner.
cherise said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:47 PM
i must admit I am a facebook junkie. i absolutely love facebook and being able to update statuses, see peoples pictures.make comments..and lets not forget being able to see peoples birthdays and upcomming events...just love it!
it does have those days where it does get so boring, then i stay away for a while and when i do go back on, it beomes interesting all over again.
Angelique said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:45 PM
I must admit that I am abit of a network junkie, I enjoy seeing whats happening in my friends/family lives. Facebook is a bit boring but I still log in now and then. I dont like that it constantly changed, thats what really annoys me! The applications cause confusion, havent used the iPad fb application but from what it sounds its not that great!
B said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:41 PM
I am on facebook. I use it to talk to people that i have not spoken to for years.
Nicky said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:38 PM
I,m not a fan of facebook, I've never even had an account. I find it too impersonal and I don't see why everybody should be knowing what's going on in your life by reading your facebook profile and updates.If I'd like somebody to know what's happening in my life I'll tell them face to face.
Dee said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:33 PM
Facebook is annoying and causes such issues and unecessary drama. My account is still activated purely because I photos to keep as memories that I just havnt had time to save. Twitter and bbm :D
Lucretia said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 01:25 PM
Since bbm, facebook has become meaningless. I find it far more personal to be able to chat to someone immediately and send photos immediately. Facebook is so last year :-)
Lizanne said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 12:59 PM
I am also not a fan of facebook. Also deleted my account a while ago.
R' said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 12:58 PM
My account also deleted. I don't miss it all either.
David said:
on Wednesday 26-Oct-11 12:56 PM
Facebook has been boring for ages. Deleted my account ages ago.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
