Live Streaming Video For Facebook?

Facebook has rolled out live streaming video service, which was made available to celebrities and high profiles users several months back.

21:59 07 December 2015

Facebook has started rolling out a new feature that allows users to stream live video. This will be initially available only to a small percentage of people in the US and will be limited to iPhones. However, the tech giant said that "over time, the company plans to bring it to all users."

 

In a blogpost, the company said: "Live lets you show the people you care about what you're seeing in real time - whether visiting a new place, cooking your favourite recipe or just want to share some thoughts."

 

The stream will display a number of information such as the names and numbers of viewers as well as their comments as they are written. The video will be saved on users' timelines until they choose to delete them.

 

Facebook has also allowed users who want to share photo collages to mix photos and videos.

 

Ian Maude, an analyst with research firm Enders said of the streaming service: "Facebook has a vast audience to promote services to so there is nothing stopping it from becoming a significant player in video streaming."