Facebook adds 360-degree photos to newsfeed

Facebook’s new feature lets you upload photographs taken with 360-degree cameras, or panoramic images taken on a mobile phone.

San Francisco - Facebook on Thursday launched a feature that allows users to upload photos with 360-degree views.

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Apart from photos taken from 360-degree cameras, panoramic photos taken on a mobile phone can be converted to a 360-degree view on the newsfeed, the company said on Thursday.

The photos can also be seen in virtual reality compatible devices, Facebook said.

Facebook rolled out a similar service for video last September.

REUTERS