Facebook for Android receives major UI overhaul

Facebook has totally overhauled its Android application to better align with the UI available on the iPhone and the iPod touch. There’s a left navigation sidebar for quick and easy access to your messages, profile, friends and more. Your timeline takes the stage, front and center, right when you launch the application, so you don’t have to go tapping through menus to find status updates. “Photos and albums are up to two times faster than the previous Android app,” Facebook explained in a blog post. “It’s also easier to share photos, view comments and edit captions on the go.” The free update is expected to roll out shortly.

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