Meta tests Discord-like changes to Facebook Groups, adding a channels list in a left-aligned sidebar that can include audio rooms, text chats, and feed channels
New Groups changes seem inspired directly by Discord — Facebook Groups are about to get some big changes, and if you've used Discord …
The Verge Jay Peters
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Discussion
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@metanewsroom
@metanewsroom
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Get connected to your Facebook Groups faster ⚡ We're testing updates like: ✅ New sidebar from Feed to easily access groups ✅ Channels for smaller group chats ✅ Real-time audio calls Learn more: https://about.fb.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@alexeheath
Alex Heath
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If you have a scaled social app that hasn't been blatantly copied by Facebook at this point, you should take offense https://www.theverge.com/...
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@pierce
David Pierce
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You really have to admire the extent to which Facebook is trying to be TikTok, and Snap, and Discord, and basically ANYTHING other than Facebook https://www.theverge.com/...
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@alexvoica
Alexandru Voica
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Today we're beginning to test new ways to quickly access your favorite Facebook Groups and simplifying how they're organized: https://about.fb.com/... We're also introducing channels, which are focused spaces for people to connect in smaller, more casual settings.
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@alexeheath
Alex Heath
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@lucasmtny Oh I guarantee it's being worked on
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@lucasmtny
Lucas Matney
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@alexeheath counting the days until FBReal