Facebook releases ‘likes’ button from public pages

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook button is seen in front of the Facebook logo, in this illustration on October 25, 2017. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc. has dropped the “like” button from its redesigned public pages used by artists, public figures and brands, the social media company said on Wednesday.

Facebook pages will only show followers and have a dedicated news feed where users can participate in conversations, interact with peers and connect with fans, the company said in a blog post. (bit.ly/3b8MExI)

“We are removing Likes and focusing on Followers to simplify the way people connect with their favorite Pages,” Facebook said of the redesign.

Reporting by Akanksha Rana in Bengaluru; Edited by Anil D’Silva

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