Facebook’s new feature gives you access to HEAPS of content (and not just your friends)

Have you seen the little rocket icon?

People who use the Facebook app on their phones have reported seeing a tiny rocket icon just above the main news feed. It appears at the bottom of the app on iOS, and the top of the app on Android. It's been appearing and disappearing on users apps across mainland Europe with some reports in the UK and Ireland also. So what does it do? The rocket icon allows you to view posts from other pages and people that you haven't befriended (GREAT). Much like Instagram's explore option, it's likely curated based on a person' Likes and previous interests, it also has content connected with your geographical location.   [caption id="attachment_340876" align="alignnone" width="492"]

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[/caption]   Speaking to Wired a Facebook spokesperson explained,

"We are testing a complementary feed of popular articles, videos, and photos, customized for each person based on content that might be interesting to them. We’ve heard from people that they want an easy way to explore new content they haven’t connected with yet.”

Facebook usually trial new features on a small subset of users before rolling them out to the wider audience. We have a feeling we'll love this new feature (just THINK of the creeping) so we're keeping our eyes peeled.

Some ##Facebook users are seeing a rocket icon in their app. Here's what it does https://t.co/64mJRTspB0 #rocketicon

— Digital HeadQuaters (@DHQLounge) April 3, 2017