In the coming weeks, Facebook will present a revision of the normal login, as well as the new introduction of the anonymous login
According to Facebook, the focus is on data protection. The normal login is changing in a way that is intended to give users more control over who they want to share what with.
Revised login
So far, when you log in, you receive a message about which data the app can access. Either you accept this or the app cannot be used.
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E dit the info you provide on the same page .
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When you click on this link, a menu opens in which you can specify which information you want to disclose. Some points cannot be deactivated - the app needs this information in order to function.
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Facebook also released a short video for this update that shows the whole thing in practice.
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It is not yet known when this new menu will be released. According to Facebook, the rollout will start next week and will take place in two stages. From now on or within the next few weeks, all new apps (international) can only integrate the new login options. However, in order to ensure a smooth transfer for app developers, existing apps are given a certain amount of time to make the transition. However, developers are free to decide whether they want to use the anonymous login or not.
But all good things come in threes - There is also a new overview of the apps that you have linked to Facebook.
App control panel
So far it has been very difficult to find out which apps can access your Facebook account. Here too, FB wants to remedy the situation soon and introduce a new control panel.
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This should make it easier to remove apps you no longer want or to clean up certain accesses. In contrast to the new or revised login options, this control panel is scheduled to be published in the next few weeks.
The new introduction: The anonymous login
Who does not know it; You want to register on a website and, conveniently, you have the option of logging in via Facebook.
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Advantage: You don't have to remember another username or new password. But; Facebook gives the app or website some information about a person. Depending on the provider, the app only has access to the name and email address. In other cases, you also reveal your entire friends list, your employer and perhaps even your cell phone number. According to Facebook, they are receiving a lot of critical feedback on this feature because users do not want to share their personal information with apps or websites that they may only want to test briefly.
Because of this, Facebook presented the new “Anonymous Login” function on April 30, 2014 as part of the F8 (Facebook’s annual developer conference).
What is Anonymous Login?
In principle, this login variant does not differ from the previously known one. You want to register somewhere and can still do this via Facebook. But now you have the choice between normal and anonymous login.
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You still don't have to remember any new login details, but Facebook doesn't disclose any information about you. The new feature has not yet been released, so it cannot be said whether the apps will work as usual. It is quite possible that some functions will not be available if you log in anonymously. This will probably vary from app to app and will become apparent over time. However, it should be possible to switch from anonymous to normal login if you want to use the applications to their full extent.
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This login option is still under development. Facebook is working with select developers and will expand testing over the next few months. A release date is not yet known.
Source: http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2014/04/f8-introducing-anonymous-login-and-an-updated-facebook-login/
Author: Novel, mimikama.org
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