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facebookFacebook today updated its iOS app with more options when viewing photos, including sharing a photo on a users' timeline, saving a photo to the iOS camera roll, or saving a photo as a profile picture, in addition to other improvements.

Prior to the 6.1 update, users could only Like, Comment or tag users in a photo within the iOS app.

What's New in Version 6.1

- Photo viewer button lets you save, share or make profile picture
- Improved places editing when checking in on iPhone
- Events load faster on iPhone

Facebook for iOS is a free download from the App Store. [Direct Link]

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komodrone
174 months ago
the word "share" is annoying. thought I'd SHARE that with you guys.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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MacBookPro13"
174 months ago
This is the second time that Facebook have released an update to one of their apps with the Beta Icon left on it.

Someone needs re-training! :D
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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nutmac
174 months ago
Meh. The iPad version in landscape orientation still insists on displaying useless chat pane that occupies 25% of the screen area.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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soloer
174 months ago
Have they allowed us to turn off chat heads yet?
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The Phazer
174 months ago
Bah. Can I copy and paste event text yet for when someone puts their contact number there?

No?

Then die.
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Mums
174 months ago
Facebook is over.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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