Some Facebook users were left confused at the start of the weekend when a mysterious rocket ship icon appeared under their news feeds. The company has now revealed that the button is part of a global test to surface content for users via an alternate news feed.
The interplanetary icon is being rolled out to select iOS and Android users, and when tapped on unveils a second news feed which surfaces recommended articles, pictures and posts from sources users haven’t yet followed, but that Facebook believes they will be eager to read or watch.
A Facebook spokesperson said: “We Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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