The tweaks make photos and albums "up to two times faster," according to Facebook's product manager Keith Peiris in blog post. It also simplifies the way users share pics, edit captions and read comments.
Facebook also introduced a new left-hand menu so users won't have to back peddle to the main menu. In addition, Facebook moved the buttons for notifications and messages to the top of the app instead of just on the main menu. The update will be available on soon in the Android Market.
While Facebook's announcement doesn't mention a standalone Places app called Nearby, rumor has it that one will eventually be released. The social network already has a standalone app for sending messages and texts called Facebook Messenger, which came out in August after Facebook acquired group-messaging app Beluga.
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