Facebook introduces 7-sec Looping Video as Profile Picture

Hey Geeks!

                        Guess what? Am here with the latest lovely news that you all would like. One of the top rated social networks, Facebook which is about 10-years old is introducing 5 new changes in the user profiles. They have said that these changes would bring more fun and make Facebook more attractive. 

And the changes are -

1. Pin the featured Photos to the top of the profile.

2. Temporary profile pics.

3. Easier visibility controls for About info, including a new 100 character Bio field.

4. A mobile - centered design with centered profile photos.

5. The ability to use a 7-second looping video as your profile pic.

These mentioned changes are expected to make Facebook more attractive and lively. Facebook wants to make its profile as the center of our web presence.

Facebook’s project manager, Aigerim Shorman is on the new profile. She has stated that these changes are designed to highlight “what’s going on in their life, what’s important to them now in more expressive ways.” 

Let’s look down the new features in detail:

Profile Videos

The days for uploading a video as your profile picture are nearing. You can tap the record button and shoot for 7 seconds with sound. The looping video will auto-play without sound (unless clicked) on your profile. 

Shorman added that "I thought ‘this is going to be a great expression opportunity.’ It brought the profile to life. You got to know the person better. So we got inspired to create an option to create a profile video.”

Featured Photos

Another new option is to select up to five Featured Photos that will appear pinned to a section at the top of your profile. This is designed to let you give people considering your friend request or who just met you a better clue to your identity.

Temporary Profile Pics

The temporary profile pic feature lets you select a profile pic, but have yours revert to your old pic after a set number of hours, days, or weeks. It’s useful for promoting a cause.

Visibility Controls And Bio

About information fields that are set to public will now appear immediately on the profile below your profile pic, rather than buried in the About section. You’ll also be able to describe yourself in words with a new 100-character Bio field.

Mobile Design

Facebook has built a mobile design which makes the profile pic/video bigger and puts it in the center of the screen. The more that people want to visit profiles, the more they’ll want to update their own as the biographical information is now easier to see at the top of the profile.

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On the other-hand, Facebook has planned to merge its business with its user experience. People go to your profile to get to know you. These changes would gives them a better understanding of who you are.