YOU don't have internet connection..?? DON'T WORRY, IT'S NOT A PROBLEM ANYMORE!!!! Facebook to make changes to its News Feed that will allow users with poor connections make comments, share and like posts offline!!!

Facebook has started rolling out changes to its News Feed for when people can't get online. The changes will mean that users can comment, share and like posts even when they are offline, with all changes updating when the user connects to the internet again. According to Facebook, by caching content on users' smartphones, they will be able to access to relevant unread content.

Facebook has begun testing an update to the way the News Feed displays for users with poor internet connection, which could be beneficial for mobile users between Tube or metro stops

New tweaks to Facebook's News Feed mean that users with slow or unreliable internet connections will be able to comment and post offline, with changes being made once users reconnect

In a blog post, the social network said that the improvements are aimed at 'improving News Feed for everyone, no matter [their] connection speed or device.'

The tweaks will affect the way stories appear in a user's feed when they are using a weak or intermittent connection, such as on their morning commute.

This could also prove to be a boon for users in developing countries, many of whom may be accessing Facebook on phones over slower 2G connections.

Currently, when the News Feed loads, Facebook's algorithm pulls in the latest and most relevant stories for the user.

However, the majority of users may only scroll through the first few stories, meaning there is a wealth of unread posts.

The new update takes this into account, as well as checking whether images are available for stories.

Altogether, it means that users will be able to access new, previously unread content.

Facebook will look at previously downloaded stories on a user's phone that they have not yet viewed, before ranking them by relevance.

The update will also aim to update these stories throughout the day by periodically connecting to the internet, when a connection is available.

EXTENDING THE REACH OF THE INTERNET

Facebook revealed the final design of a solar powered drone to deliver internet connectivity to the world's most remote areas (above). It will be able to stay at altitudes of more than 60,000 feet for months at a time

Earlier this year, Facebook announced that it would begin test flights later this year of a solar-powered drone to deliver Internet service to remote parts of the world.

The full-sized drone, called Aquila, has the wingspan of a Boeing 737 and will relay internet connectivity, like a giant flying router.

Aquila will hover between 60,000 feet and 90,000 feet (20-30km), above the altitude of commercial airplanes, so that it is not affected by problematic weather.

During the day, they will float up to 90,000 feet (30km) and at night will drift down to 60,000 feet (20km) to conserve energy.

In July, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that the social network had made a breakthrough in laser communications technology.

The team had developed a laser capable of transmitting 10 gigabits of data per second, ten-times faster than previous system. The laser could also connect accurately from 10 miles (16km) away

The project is part of a broader effort by Facebook that also contemplates using satellites and other high-tech gear to deliver Internet connectivity to hundreds of millions of people living in regions too remote for conventional service.

The full-sized drone, called Aquila, has the wingspan of a Boeing 737 and will relay internet connectivity, like a giant flying router. The wingspan of the solar powered drone (pictured) matches that of a Boeing 737

The update will cache any changes when the user is offline, so they will still be able to like, share and comment on stories.

All of the changes will then update when the user next connects to the internet.

The change could help those struggling without their Facebook fix while travelling to work on the London Underground or Metro.

Facebook said: 'We're focused on designing News Feed to operate well regardless of device or network connection.'

'You can also now compose comments on posts when you are offline. The comments will appear to your friends when you next get a good internet connection.'

'These changes will help anyone who is on a poor internet connection — even those whose network connectivity is generally good but who have intermittent connections in places like subways and tunnels, or at large events.'

'None of these changes affect News Feed ranking. We are simply showing you the most relevant content as efficiently as possible.'

'We'll be testing and rolling this out over time to gather feedback.'

Credits: Mail Online

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