Facebook’s new full-screen video player looks a lot like TikTok

The video player will initially be open in the US and Canada, and there is no information on when the player will be available in other nations

Digital Desk: Facebook is planning to launch a new video player that fills the screen. A report claims that the next video player will provide a more uniform look and feel for all kinds of videos, including live content, long-form videos, and short-form reels.

As TechCrunch reports, the social media platform's updated player attempts to improve the viewing and sharing of video content. 

“When you tap on a video anywhere on the Facebook app, you’ll now consistently see a fullscreen, vertically oriented video. Previously, depending on the length of the video or where you were watching, you may have seen horizontal videos or videos that played in a Feed-like player.” Facebook says on its blog, “Exploring Videos on Facebook Just Got Easier’.

“Within the upgraded fullscreen video player, we’ll also have improved recommendations for videos of all lengths we think you’re most likely to enjoy based on your interests. For example, we may recommend a reel giving you inspiration for a quick, daily makeup routine or a longer tutorial video on DIY house improvements from experienced homeowners,” it added. 

The video player will initially be open in the US and Canada, and there is no information on when the player will be available in other nations.

It's crucial to remember that the video player will always display material in vertical format. To watch videos in landscape orientation, users will have access to a horizontal full-screen option through the player.