Facebook now lets anyone with a verified account use Mentions app

Facebook is finally letting anyone with a verified account use Mentions, the app it launched last year for high-profile users

Previously, Facebook only allowed certain celebrities such as actors, musicians and athletes access to the app, which makes it easier for them to keep track of what fans are saying but also interact with them with features like live video

Verified Facebook users interested in using Mentions must fill out this online form before they can download and use the app

When Facebook first introduced the Mentions app in July 2014, the app was squarely aimed at celebrities. For instance, if a Facebook user tags The Rock in a status update, he will be notified about it in the Mentions app, so he can potentially respond. This August, Facebook updated the app with a new feature called Live, a live video feature that shows up in your News Feed if a celebrity you follow decides to stream Read more...