Facebook will put ads in Home for Android, just not at launch

[anon(847090)]

Seriously?? this is why i wont use it

Facebook has often been coy about its monetization strategies, but the company has confirmed that ads will be coming to Home for Android, the launcher it debuted today. "There are no ads in this yet, I'm sure that one day there will be," said Mark Zuckerberg when asked about how Facebook Home would make money. Another member of the team clarified that ads would be coming to Cover Feed, though they won't be there when the app launches on April 12th.

Source: Facebook will put ads in Home for Android, just not at launch | The Verge

 

[yfan]

It would be much smarter for them to charge a buck or two for the launcher instead of putting ads in it. Facebook has always had trouble with the advertising revenue model, and that won't end with this d*ck move.

 

[Fairclough]

I think the ads will result in a lot of broken mobiles.

 

[Greigyboii]

Yeah I think it sounds like a great concept, but having ads is thee worst! Sadly it is in Facebook's business model, so we have no chance of getting rid

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

Yeah I think it sounds like a great concept, but having ads is thee worst! Sadly it is in Facebook's business model, so we have no chance of getting rid

We do, by not using this launcher. I'm surprised they haven't done this with their app.

If they wanna make money on it, make it a paid launcher and make it half decent.

This is from me, on my EVO 3D.

 

[Greigyboii]

Completely agree --- I would be willing to pay a premium price for a non-ad service!

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

I'm gonna stick with Nova. So much better.

This is from me, on my EVO 3D.

 

[Tronstar]

I wonder if they (Facebook) would consider leaving the facebook phone (HTC One and any subsequent models) as ad free. This would give people who really value the service another reason to get the actual phone, instead of the play store app. Facebook is probably going to be pulling a revenue stream off the hardware sales anyways. The thought of a phone's STOCK launcher having embedded ads disgusts me (OK maybe that's a little strong...)

I'll stick to a luancher without apps, I already have a few paid ones anyways .

 

[anon(847090)]

get ready for 3 video ads on facbook home page every day Facebook thinks you might like up to three video ads in your News Feed each day | The Verge

wont use home

 

[Tronstar]

Is this just for desktop? Facebook better not be forcing data eating video ads over mobile networks. I would uninstall from my phone if that was the case...

 

[Tronstar]

From article - "is working out ways to display video ads on mobile devices". Like I said above, if these are forced on me while on data, I will uninstall.

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

From article - "is working out ways to display video ads on mobile devices". Like I said above, if these are forced on me while on data, I will uninstall.

They're pretty much destroying any success this could have had more and more each day.

 

[kirksucks]

Do you REALLY need or even want a facebook home screen launcher?

Sent from my phone with the app

 

[Golfdriver97]

I told some of my friends a few weeks ago Facebook is starting to die. I got laughed at.

 

[Tronstar]

Do you REALLY need or even want a facebook home screen launcher?

Myself, no. But this sounds like it may be implemented within the regular mobile app as well, since they are putting it on the desktop.

Another question (no consequence to me, but just interested), Can Facebook Home be uninstalled or disabled from HTC First (without rooting/flashing etc)? Some people may be stuck with these ads with no way out!

 

[xlDeMoNiClx]

Myself, no. But this sounds like it may be implemented within the regular mobile app as well, since they are putting it on the desktop.

Another question (no consequence to me, but just interested), Can Facebook Home be uninstalled or disabled from HTC First (without rooting/flashing etc)? Some people may be stuck with these ads with no way out!

If they're gonna get that phone its solely because of Facebook Home. The specs are nothing to brag about.

This is from me, on my EVO 3D.

 

[Tronstar]

If they're gonna get that phone its solely because of Facebook Home. The specs are nothing to brag about.

This is from me, on my EVO 3D.

For the price ($450 outright), the specs are actually pretty decent; this of course is not considering the nexus 4, which is an anomaly for price to specs..

But some people buying this phone may not be as tech savvy as us on these forums. Seems a bit unfair: they play with the phone in store, like it, buy it with their hard earned cash, and then have ads forced on their homescreen in a few weeks after some update rolls out? Again not my problem, but seems like yet another ****** move from facebook.

 

[anon(847090)]

Myself, no. But this sounds like it may be implemented within the regular mobile app as well, since they are putting it on the desktop.

Another question (no consequence to me, but just interested), Can Facebook Home be uninstalled or disabled from HTC First (without rooting/flashing etc)? Some people may be stuck with these ads with no way out!

HTC First is a no go for me. but you can replace the Home by installing 3rd party launcher.
$450 for First with low spec, $300 for nexus 4 with very good spec? I will stick with Nexus 4