As of: April 4, 2024, 10:10 a.m
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Facebook is updating its video player with a consistent design, improved recommendations and new controls to optimize the experience.
Facebook, a subsidiary of the Meta Group, is about to introduce significant innovations for its video player. These developments underline the social network's increasing commitment to moving image content. The update is rolling out to iOS and Android users in the US and Canada, with plans to roll it out globally in the coming months. Most recently, the company also announced that it would be reviving the “poke” feature on Facebook, as NEXTG.tv reports.
Facebook is updating its video player with a consistent design, improved recommendations and new controls to optimize the experience. (Symbolic photo) © Revierfoto
Uniform design and format: Facebook video player is being revised
The redesigned video player features a consistent design and format that applies to videos of any length, from short reels to live videos. This change makes it easier for users to interact with different video formats without having to adapt to different operating styles. The group also recently introduced the cross-posting feature for Facebook and Threads to help creators and brands save time.
Improved recommendations and new controls and full screen mode
A key feature of the innovations is the optimization of video recommendations. The video tab should now display content that is specifically tailored to users' interests, regardless of video type. This adjustment promises greater relevance of the content displayed and reflects the trend that Reels in particular are becoming increasingly popular.
With the update, Facebook introduces new controls that further improve the viewing experience. Portrait videos automatically display in full screen mode, while a new full screen option has been added for landscape content. Another highlight is a slider at the bottom of the player, which enables quick navigation within the video. In addition, a new function now allows users to rewind ten seconds in the video, which can be particularly advantageous for longer content.