Facebook updated in BlackBerry Beta Zone

If you get social from your Blackberry, you might want to check out the new Facebook update that RIM just added to the Beta Zone. The new update is version 3.2.0.5. It offers a few new features and enhancements.We haven't seen many new features come to Facebook in the last few versions, but hopefully we'll get some good stuff at the official release.It will also include photo service integration and automatic URL shortening. In addition, the developers also redesigned the new Tweet’s layout. The bad news is that RIM plans to integrate Promoted Tweets, which basically means ads.
The latest version of Facebook for BlackBerry (3.2.0.5) brings smoother BBM Connect integration, such as sharing a specific post to a BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) contact.

Just like Twitter’s layout, Facebook’s user interface received small improvements to make much smoother and easy to navigate. The main highlight of the UI minor redesign is the easier access to Privacy Settings.

In addition, Facebook Message notifications have been improved. That includes notifications that have yet to be pushed to the smartphone, based on usage.

In other news, those who are not aware of the changes included within the newest version of BlackBerry Messenger should know that the application now features animated display pictures.

The following new features are now available in BBM 6.2 beta: streamlined voice notes, resend a message, search and BlackBerry Tag enhancements.

Some of the new features include the ability to link all Facebook friends’ birthdays to your BlackBerry Calendar. Also, previously integrated birthdays in the calendar are removed when birthday integration settings are changed. You can select which friends’ birthdays appear in the device calendar. And lastly, you can see friends birthdays in chronological order from the current date.

According to RIM, another update will be coming soon that will allow you to access Facebook Events from your BlackBerry as well as update the icons in the Navigation Grid.