Facebook has added a feature for the Web and mobile that it says will help users look back at old photographs and memories that have been shared since signing up to the social network.
Facebook product manager Jonathan Gheller says many users have indicated they would like a product or feature that makes it easier to look back at old posts. "Today we're announcing On This Day, a new way to look back at things you have shared and posts you've been tagged in on Facebook."
Only the user whose Facebook profile it is, will be able to see their On This Day page.
"On This Day shows content from this date in the past," explains Gheller. "For example, you might see past status updates, photos, posts from friends and other things you've shared or been tagged in - from one year ago, two years ago, and so on. Only you will see this content unless you decide to share it with your friends."
Facebook says it has been testing the feature, which will begin rolling out globally on both Web and mobile "in the coming days".
When the feature is enabled, users will be able to click on the bookmark to the left of the News Feed and search for "On This Day". Alternatively, users can visit www.facebook.com/onthisday.
"Once on the page, you can choose to subscribe to notifications so you'll be alerted when you have memories to look back on. You can also edit and delete old posts, or decide to share your memories with friends," says Gheller.
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