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Facebook Video App Is Now On Apple TV; Here's All The Details

By Mae Miller | Update Date: Feb 20, 2017 07:25 AM EST

Facebook is one of the world's most popular social media platforms today - and Apple TV users will soon enjoy the popular social media app on their TV. This exciting news was revealed last Tuesday, Feb. 14 during the Code Media conference.

The news is finally confirmed after all the rumors about this exciting project was trending over the Internet recently, as reported by Apple Insider. Here's what you need to know.

What Features Of Facebook App Is Available On Apple TV?

Facebook on Apple TV will emphasize video playback and other exciting features. According to a report by Forbes, the developers of Facebook do not simply want the app to exist on mobile and desktop. They also want to be applicable to new modern digital devices like the Apple TV.

The innovative app will allow users to watch virtually any video on Facebook - either it's posted by a colleague, suggested in news feed, or streamed live - on a bigger screen. Users can also utilize the app to watch videos they saved before, liked or uploaded to the social network.

Users Can Enjoy Facebook Live

Apple TV users will definitely enjoy the Facebook live feature of the app.In this upcoming application, the app will essentially focus on Facebook Live.The firm's Facebook Live live-streaming service, used as the component of its original iOS app and online, has shown at least a moderate triumph for the business from a popularity viewpoint. While Facebook Live content appears to be included in the new set-top app, there will be no commercials at launch, according to the organization.

Other Projects Of Facebook For Other Digital Devices

Facebook beforehand relied on advertising AirPlay from the iOS app as the excellent access to watch videos on the service using Apple TV. The innovative Facebook app on Apple TV will contribute a standalone program for watching videos on the big screen. Facebook announces its new video player will "roll out soon" on Apple TV as well as different platforms including Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV.

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