Facebook rolls out Mentions on Android

Facebook Mentions, a platform from the social network that makes it easy for public figures to talk with their fans and each other, has officially launched on Android.

Since launching on iOS in August last year, the service has seen fairly significant uptake thanks largely to Live, video component of the app which allows public figures can take their fans behind the scenes, host Q&As, share announcements and more.

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With Live users can also interact, watch the live broadcasts or choose to watch the video later on the public figure’s Page. Users comment on, like or share the video while watching a live broadcast.

The celebrity in question is also able to see and respond to the comments. Users can see when their friends or other public figures start watching the live broadcast.

Facebook says it’s been testing Mentions for Android with a handful of public figures around the world and that it hopes this will help public figures on Android “connect more deeply with their fans on Facebook”.