Facebook updated its iOS app today with the blue check marks next to names of verified celebrities, public figures and brands that it first rolled out on the desktop. Facebook started its verified profiles and pages for select celebrities, journalists, government officials, popular brands and businesses back in May. Like Twitter, Facebook automatically authenticates accounts with large audiences and adds a small blue checkmark next to their name in search results, timelines, and profile pages.
The updated app also includes performance enhancements for iPad and a “Fix for a problem that was causing News Feed to load slowly for some people.”
What’s New in Version 6.3
• Find verified celebrities, public figures and brands by looking for a blue check mark next to their names • Improved places editing to fix categories, phone numbers and other info on iPad • Fix for a problem that was causing News Feed to load slowly for some people
