Facebook on Thursday announced a new Platform Policy along with the release of its updated Graph API v2.1, as well as updated Android and iOS SDKs for developers. All the developers will have to make required changes to conform to the new Platform Policy by November 5.
While there are quite a few changes that have been made by Facebook, the two important changes are seen under the games and proper use categories.
Now game developers will have to mention in their app's description (on Facebook, or other platforms) if there are any mandatory or optional in-app charges associated with the game. Facebook thinks that this will give users a clear indication about if game may charge them at some point.
Next up, under the new 'proper use' policy, app developers will not be able to incentivise users for utilising social plugins or liking a Page. Facebook notes that developers can still incentivise users to log into their app, like their app's Page, enter a promotion on their app's Page, or check-in at a place.
Explaining the motivation behind the change to its 'proper use' policy, Facebook on its developer blog said, "To ensure quality connections and help businesses reach the people who matter to them, we want people to like Pages because they want to connect and hear from the business, not because of artificial incentives. We believe this update will benefit people and advertisers alike."
Facebook's New Platform Policy Bans Incentivising Users to Like Pages | NDTV Gadgets
While there are quite a few changes that have been made by Facebook, the two important changes are seen under the games and proper use categories.
Now game developers will have to mention in their app's description (on Facebook, or other platforms) if there are any mandatory or optional in-app charges associated with the game. Facebook thinks that this will give users a clear indication about if game may charge them at some point.
Next up, under the new 'proper use' policy, app developers will not be able to incentivise users for utilising social plugins or liking a Page. Facebook notes that developers can still incentivise users to log into their app, like their app's Page, enter a promotion on their app's Page, or check-in at a place.
Explaining the motivation behind the change to its 'proper use' policy, Facebook on its developer blog said, "To ensure quality connections and help businesses reach the people who matter to them, we want people to like Pages because they want to connect and hear from the business, not because of artificial incentives. We believe this update will benefit people and advertisers alike."
Facebook's New Platform Policy Bans Incentivising Users to Like Pages | NDTV Gadgets