Facebook has recently unveiled a new fullscreen video player for Reels, longer videos, and Live broadcasts. This update brings a consistent viewing experience for all videos on Facebook, resembling the popular format seen on TikTok. Here are some key points to note about this new feature:

– The fullscreen video player is now available on iOS and Android in the U.S. and Canada, with a global rollout planned in the coming months.
– Improved controls include a fullscreen mode for horizontal videos, a navigation slider for easier browsing through longer content, and quick-access buttons for pausing or skipping forward/backward by 10 seconds.
– Enhanced recommendations for videos tailored to your interests will be featured within the upgraded fullscreen video player.
– Users will now enter fullscreen, vertically oriented playback by default when tapping on a video in the Facebook app.
– A landscape viewing option is available for horizontal videos with a single tap, along with a scrubber function to jump to specific sections of a video.
– The updated recommendation algorithm aims to display more relevant videos in users’ Feeds and on the Video Tab.

These exciting updates not only enhance the viewing experience but also provide creators with new opportunities to reach broader audiences. If you’re in Canada and using an iOS device, you may have already noticed the new video player in action. Share your thoughts on this feature in the comments below!