Social networks are constantly being updated, either to improve security aspects or to implement new functions that can be enjoyed on devices with a system. Android. In this case, Facebook announced that four features will no longer be available within its platform.
The app, owned by the company Meta, has decided to do without Nearby Friends, Weather Alerts, Location History, and Background Location. So far, the reasons for removing these characteristics have not been specified, only the withdrawal date was given, which will be May 31, 2022.
Thanks to a website report Thirdit was possible to know the functions that will be removed from Facebook at the end of the fifth month of 2022. If you did not use, or did not know that these functions existed, we give you a brief description of them.
friends nearby
This feature allows you to share your location with your Facebook friends. By activating Friends nearby, you will also be giving the green light to the location history, if this function is not activated, you will not be able to see if your friends are close to the place where you are.
weather alerts
Also known as Weather, it is in charge of giving alerts about the climatological state of the locality where you are. Incorporated data from the page weather.com to give accurate information.
So far, Facebook has not indicated the reason why they will withdraw the mentioned functions. (Photo: Rommel Yupanqui)
location history
A function that records the movements of Facebook users. When activated, it allows the location of friends who are close to your location to be displayed. Plus, you can find a free Wi-Fi hotspot to use when you’re away from home or work.
Background location
If this feature is turned on, Facebook will be able to know your location, even if you’re not using the app. It does not matter if you connected to a Wi-Fi network or mobile data is active, the social network created by Mark Zuckerberg will be able to know where you have been.
HOW TO KNOW WHO TRIED TO ACCESS YOUR FACEBOOK
Do you want to know who has tried to access your Facebook profile in the last few days? This way you will know. Follow the steps correctly.
- The first thing you should do is log in to your account from any device.
- Go to the social network’s Settings (it’s on the down arrow next to your name) and select the Settings and privacy option.
- You will find several categories, look for the one that says Security and login.
- All the devices on which you opened your profile will appear there, be it your cell phone, work computer, laptop, among others.
- If you find one you don’t recognize, chances are someone else knows your password.
- At this time you must press the option ‘close all sessions’ and change your password.
The information that will appear in Facebook It will detail from which device a person wanted to enter or is connected to your social network. It can be a computer or smartphone. They will even get details about the intruder’s location, IP address and map as well.
