macworld : Facebook tests a Twitter-like feature to encourage more conversation

Facebook tests a Twitter-like feature to encourage more conversation

Facebook makes a habit of borrowing features from Twitter such as hashtags, a live feed, verification badges, and followers.Now, the company is testing a new feature that is about as close as Facebook could get to creating a version of Twitter.The new feature is currently dubbed "What friends are talking about" and is being tested with a small subset of users.

Facebook is testing a new Twitter-like feature to get you talking

Snapchat is not the only company Facebook copies draws inspiration from in developing new features as the social media giant might soon be adding a new functionality that will make it look a little more like Twitter.Facebook is currently testing an experimental feature called 'What friends are talking about' that aims to get you and your friends engaging in conversations more often.Do business with 5,000 people Momentum by TNW is our New York technology event for anyone interested in helping their company grow.

Facebook tests Twitter-like feature to highlight posts from friends

Some people use Facebook to talk to their friends, while many users simple use the site to browse what is going on without interacting with others.Now it seems the site is hoping to encourage friends to talk to one another, with a new feature being tested by a select few users.'What friends are talking about' is a feature in some News Feeds which lists a few of your friends' posts in a single box at the top of the feed.