Facebook may be baked-in to next iOS 5 release

Social network may gets deep integration treatmentApple News By Chris Smith Tuesday at 19:02 UTC | Tell us what you think [ 1 comments ]

Tweet Facebook may be coming to iOS 5

The next version of iOS 5 may include deep Facebook integration after references to the social network were uncovered in the latest developer build.

The iMore website have done a little digging around iOS 5.1 Beta 3 and discovered the presence of Facebook within the contacts app, alongside Twitter.

The screenshot could represent "legacy code" according to iMore, or could spell full-integration in iOS 5 or perhaps iOS 6.

Baked-in Facebook could give iOS users the opportunity to direct upload photos to the social network, while easier status updates would surely be included

Baked-in

Twitter was, of course, baked-in to iOS 5, while Facebook was left out when the two sides were unable to come to an agreement.

Rumour and speculation would have us believe that this decision led to more friction between the two companies, which began when Apple launched the iTunes Ping social network.

Via: iMore, BusinessInsider

Tags: Facebook, iOS 5, TwitterTweetreddit!Stumbleupon  Your comments (1) Click to add a new commentbradavon

Tuesday at 22:57 UTC

1. Isn't this the sort of thing Android has had forever?

The ability to share whatever from any app using Twitter, Facebook and any app that uses the sharing API.

Alert a moderator

Tell us what you thinkYou need to Log in or register to post comments

By submitting this form you agree to our Terms of Use and so are legally responsible for anything you submit. DO NOT submit anything which may violate the Terms of Use or another person's rights including copyrighted or offensive materials.

Submit Explore News PCApple Related News Facebook to give YouTube the heave-ho for Vevo?Twitter acquires SummifyFacebook apps: the sandbox's too crowdedFacebook launches new generation of Open Graph appsFacebook set to launch new Open Graph apps Hands-on: iOS 5 review

The latest version of Apple's mobile OS

NEWESTMOST READMOST COMMENTED TECH NEWS HEADLINESNew Google Accounts now require Google+ sign-upApple goes after Samsung Galaxy NexusLG X3 with Android 4.0, Tegra 3 processor leakedU.S. Congress halts SOPA, PIPA voteBest compact system camera 2012: 18 reviewed and ratedBest Nikon cameras 2012Microsoft's in the money as revenues jumpMore TECH NEWS HEADLINES20 best mobile phones in the world todayBest compact system camera 2012: 18 reviewed and ratedBest Nikon cameras 2012Best Canon cameras 2012iPad 3 rumours: what you need to knowBest TV 2012: what TV should you buy this year?Dear Apple: hands off our books! TECH NEWS HEADLINESTurning Wikipedia black is principled but pointless (27)iPad 3 rumours: what you need to know (24)Samsung Galaxy S3 to come with all day battery? (10)Will Netflix vs Lovefilm drive you to piracy? (10)Superphone vs smartphone: what's the difference? (9)UK film body: We want piracy laws sorted now (8)Sony Xperia S release date updated (8)

Find a review

Get more from TechRadar iPad 3 rumours: what you need to knowHands on: Motorola Droid 4 review12 best Blu-ray players in the UK 2012iPhone 4SiPhone 5 rumours: what you need to know20 best mobile phones in the world todaySamsung Galaxy NexusNokia Lumia 800Amazon Kindle FireSamsung Galaxy NoteNikon V1HTC RadarNikon J1iPhone 3GSHTC SensationSamsung Galaxy AceHTC Wildfire S TechRadar Poll

How much would you spend on 42" OLED TV?

£5,000+£4,000+£3,000+£2,000+£1,000+Under £1,000I don't want an OLED TV

Vote Results Where am I?Technology NewsTech newsApple newsMobile phone newsTablet newsTV newsCamera newsPC component newsPC newsLaptop newsInternet newsGadget newsGaming newsHome cinema newsHi-fi newsTechnology ReviewsDigital camera reviewsCamcorder reviewsMobile phone reviewsMP3 and iPod reviewsNetworking reviewsPC reviewsPC component reviewsLaptop reviewsTablet reviewsTV reviewsBlu-ray reviewsHi-fi reviewsTechRadarAbout usContact usSitemapReport this pageAccessibilityMedia enquiriesTerms and conditionsPrivacy policyAdvertising enquiriesJobsMore from TechRadarRegister & email newsletterFacebookTwitterYouTubeRSS feedsForumsPhone dealsSell your old mobileTechRadar Network3D RadarTap! magazineMacFormat magazinePC Format magazinePC Plus magazineLinux Format magazine

Copyright 2006 - 2011 Future Publishing Limited,
30 Monmouth Street, Bath, BA1 2BW, United Kingdom
England and Wales company registration number 2008885

Digital FutureBikeRadarT3MusicRadarGamesRadarPhotoRadar