Facebook is Preparing a "New Home for Android"

Facebook will announce something on 4th April at its headquarters. Sources say that Facebook is preparing a New Home for Android. It’s not clear what the statement means, but various sources assume that it’s perhaps a new Android version that will be equipped with Facebook functionality. They also added that the HTC handset will probably be the first to get the new features. Other people argue that it means a new Facebook phone that has been waited for a long time.

It is not expected to completely change the basic functions of Android, but rather add a new flavor to Android so we can connect better with Facebook. Regarding what this project is going to be called, rumors say that it will probably be named "Facebook Home". And the result is possibly a home screen heavily inspired by Facebook. Some features will be added such as Facebook feed stories and menus that allow you to access Facebook more easily. Using an Android-based Smartphone with Facebook interface is something new. And this fresh idea can certainly drive sales for many Smartphone users love innovations. It was also heard that Facebook and HTC are working together to make a new ad campaign related to this release.

Facebook's New Home for Android

The news about Facebook is preparing a New Home for Android has been circulating for a long time. In 2011, the AllThingsD's report revealed that Facebook is preparing a project with HTC. There are various possibilities on how the project would end up. This project may be released as a launcher as Go or Nova Launcher. But who knows, we still have to wait until the press conference held. Android launchers are not new for Android. They have been with Android for quite a while now.

The main function of Android launchers is to show a new interface on your Smartphone. It pretty much looks like themes on regular cell phones (phones that are not running Android). Especially for this "New Home for Android" project, the launcher will most likely feature Facebook functionality heavily. It also opens up the opportunities that the new launcher is about to go across devices, not only HTC like what we hear today.