Facebook 360

Facebook 360: View & Share Immersive 360-Degree Photos & Videos

A Facebook-owned app allowing users to view and share 360-degree photos and videos on Facebook, utilizing VR technology for an immersive experience.

What is Facebook 360?

Facebook 360 is a photo and video viewing app owned and operated by Facebook. It was launched in 2015 as a way for Facebook users to upload, view, and share 360-degree photos and videos that provide an immersive viewing experience through virtual reality technology.

The app allows users to view 360 content on their phones or VR headsets by moving the phone or turning their head to see the entire panoramic scene. When viewing on phones, users can click and drag to adjust perspective. Uploaded 360 content is compatible with VR devices like Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR.

A defining feature of Facebook 360 is its social integration with the core Facebook app. 360 photos and videos uploaded to Facebook 360 automatically show up in users’ main newsfeeds so friends can view and comment on the content. Facebook 360 also utilizes some unique Facebook features like reactions and live broadcasting.

Overall, Facebook 360 provides an easy way for people to engage with 360-degree content and share more immersive scenes from their lives with their friends on Facebook. The app bridges VR technology with the Facebook social experience.

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