Facebook is rolling out a number of updates: a new app for Marketplace sellers, a verification system to confirm that you are a real person (in services like Dating, Marketplace, and Groups), and a new immersive design for videos.
Facebook is rolling out a number of updates: a new app for Marketplace sellers, a verification system to confirm that you are a real person (in services like Dating, Marketplace, and Groups), and a new immersive design for videos.
Facebook is launching a separate app for those who regularly list and sell items on Marketplace, TechCrunch reports .
It's called Seller and allows sellers to manage their listings, correspond with buyers, and track sales performance.
Facebook is also launching a free verification system called Facebook Verified — not to be confused with Meta Verified, which allows you to sign up for a paid subscription for the blue check mark and other features.
The new system allows users to take a selfie to prove they are real people, after which a verification badge will appear on their profile in Facebook Dating, Marketplace, and Groups. This badge looks like a checkmark in a white circle, unlike the blue badge that comes with a paid Meta Verified subscription.
The company also said it is testing an optional immersive full-screen video viewing mode for the Facebook app that appears immediately upon opening. The update will initially roll out to international markets with "high video consumption," before coming to the US next year.
Facebook said users will be able to turn off this interface and return to their regular news feed. The company has previously tested a similar update on Instagram in several markets.
The release of new apps is becoming a regular occurrence for Meta, as the company ramps up development to attract new audiences. In May, Meta introduced a Reddit equivalent for Facebook groups called Forum , and this month it released a vibe-coding app called Pocket .
The company also plans to add AI to the application, which will take over routine tasks: from generating descriptions of products for sale to searching for answers in communities.
