A fresh Facebook update: has yours arrived?
Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026. Facebook's latest build accompanies familiar tools for following friends, exploring communities, and sharing photos, stories, or reels. If Google Play offers it, it's worth installing now; see the next screen for practical pointers.
About 2 minutes · what changed, then Google Play
Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in Facebook that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01The latest build on Google Play
Facebook has a current build available through Google Play. The app combines conversations, community discovery, shopping interests, and several ways to share everyday moments with other people.
- 02Worth using: communities with shared interests
Groups offer a place to pick up advice from people with relevant experience. Use them to explore an interest through conversations rather than relying only on individual posts.
- 03Worth using: choosing your sharing audience
Profile customization includes choices about how you appear and who can see your posts. Review those choices before sharing a personal story, image, or another everyday moment online.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's Facebook page.
Also updated this week
Facebook is one of 51 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Give browsing a clearer purpose
Use Feed personalization to favor the subjects you enjoy and reduce material that interests you less. Facebook also lets you decide how closely to keep up with friends. Consider those choices together: a useful everyday Feed should reflect both the people and the topics you actually want to follow.
- Explore secondhand finds by interest
Visit Marketplace when you want to browse items connected with a hobby or look for secondhand finds. Facebook presents it as a way to discover hidden gems and explore your interests. Keep that activity distinct from general Feed browsing so you can focus on the items that matter to you.
- Choose a creative starting point
For a short video, explore reels templates or the editing tools rather than assuming every creation needs the same approach. Templates provide a starting point, while editing tools give you more room to shape an idea. For a moment you want to capture as it happens, consider stories instead.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
How we write the digest
Each week we check the Google Play listings of the apps our readers use most: the version number, the update date and the developer's What's new notes. When an app has a new version, we put the developer's update notes and the listing details together on one page, in plain words, with a link to the official Google Play listing. Google and most developers release updates in stages over several days, so a version listed here may not have reached your phone yet. Select Weekly is an independent site and is not affiliated with any developer. This page doesn't read your phone or your Google account, and nothing is installed from here.
FAQ
Is this the official list of Facebook changes?
No. This is an independent site and is not affiliated with Meta Platforms, Inc. Facebook's Google Play page is the authority for its release information and installation options. This guide offers an editorial recommendation and practical suggestions for using Facebook, while keeping established app features separate from claims about changes in a particular build.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
Open means Google Play is offering to launch the installed app rather than install another build at that moment. Updates can reach people gradually through a staged rollout, so availability may differ. Check Facebook's Google Play page again later if you are expecting an update; seeing Open alone is not a reason to reinstall.
Can Facebook help me find advice about a hobby?
Yes. Groups are intended to connect you with people who can share tips based on their experience. You can also search Facebook by topic, explore relevant reels, or follow creators for inspiration. For a practical question, a group centered on your interest offers a useful place to begin looking for other people's perspectives.