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Periscope's future now clouded after Facebook opens up its Live broadcast to all users

on Jan 28, 2016 | 0 comments

By Tony Connelly

A recent Facebook update could prove damaging to Periscope’s growth after the social media giant announced that it will open up its live streaming to all US iPhone users.

Initially Facebook’s live streaming option was only available to celebrities before rolling out to journalists and public figures too, but after five months of tweaks the option has become available to all US users with an iPhone.

Now when a user goes to share a status update, they’ll see the Live button alongside the ones for photos, stickers, and locations. When filming users can write a brief description and choose the audience that Read full story ›

Source: The Drum