Facebook launches new video shopping feature on iOS devices
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Facebook made all sorts of tools available to those who’d like to shop via its social network. The most recent one is called Live Shopping and it’s now available on iOS devices. The new feature combines the fun (or stress) of online shopping with the convenience of live video.
iPhone users should be able to start using Live Shopping every Friday starting this week through July 16. Facebook users will be allowed to tune in to the Live Shopping streams on each brand’s Facebook Page or by visiting the Shop tab or bookmark on mobile.
If anything shown during these live presentations catches your eye, you’ll be able to purchase it by tapping the products featured in the stream and checking. Everything can be done directly on Facebook without having to leave the app.
Furthermore, Facebook announced the three brands will go live around a common theme each Friday: Glow Up, New Fashion Finds, and Self Care Spotlight. Here is when you can tune in to watch these presentations:
- Glow Up – May 21, June 11 and July 2 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT/3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT
- New Fashion Finds – May 28, June 18 and July 9 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PT/3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT
- Self Care Spotlight – June 4, June 25 and July 16 12:00 PM – 1:30PM PT/3:00 PM – 4:30PM PT
Finally, Facebook revealed the full list of brands that will participate in Live Shopping Fridays until July 16: Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleyoop, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique, Dermalogica, Dolce Vita, Sephora, and ZOX.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new shopping feature and what type of devices can use it?
What is the new shopping feature and what type of devices can use it?
The new feature is called Live Shopping. It allows users to shop via live video presentations. It is currently available for iOS devices, specifically for iPhone users.
Q.How long will the Live Shopping events run and what are the themes for these events?
How long will the Live Shopping events run and what are the themes for these events?
The Live Shopping events will run every Friday starting this week until July 16. The themes are Glow Up, New Fashion Finds, and Self Care Spotlight, with specific dates for each.
Q.Can purchases be completed directly within the Facebook app, or do users need to navigate elsewhere?
Can purchases be completed directly within the Facebook app, or do users need to navigate elsewhere?
Purchases can be completed directly within the Facebook app. Users can tap on products shown in the live stream and check out without needing to leave the application.
Q.Which brands are participating in the Live Shopping events until July 16?
Which brands are participating in the Live Shopping events until July 16?
The brands participating are Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleyoop, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Clinique, Dermalogica, Dolce Vita, Sephora, and ZOX.
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