change comes as a direct result of user feedback: The site's initial redesign sparked , with millions calling for boycotts in protest of the retooled appearance. The addition of live updating, site representatives say, was one of the most common requests they received during that time period. As such, Facebook accordingly.

Facebook's live update function will be rolled out gradually, so it may not appear on all accounts immediately but will be available to everyone in the near future.

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