Facebook Introduces Chirping Sound in App Update, Sparks User Backlash
The new sound effect, intended to enhance user engagement, has been met with widespread annoyance and confusion.
- Facebook users report a new chirping sound while using the app on mobile devices, causing confusion and annoyance.
- The sound, described as a bizarre chirping noise, was confirmed by Facebook to be a technical error, though some reports suggest it was an intentional feature.
- Instructions on how to disable the chirping sound have been widely shared, indicating user dissatisfaction with the update.
- Facebook's attempt to make scrolling more engaging with the chirping sound has largely been met with negative feedback.
- It remains unclear whether Facebook will adjust or remove the feature in response to user backlash.