Facebook is bringing 2 new updates for its users...

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• Facebook is bringing Live Audio service to its users.

• Facebook is bringing a live audio and podcasts service but only for people based in the US.

   Facebook has finally launched its live audio service. The social media giant is rolling out Live Audio Rooms as well as Podcasts. However, the service is currently only available for those who are based in the US and have an iOS device. In addition to this, Facebook is only allowing public figures and select Facebook Groups to create Live Audio Rooms.

   Those who are hosting a Live Audio Room will also get an option to select a nonprofit or fundraiser to support during their conversation, and Facebook says “listeners and speakers can directly donate.” Facebook is allowing the host to add up to 50 speakers in a live audio session. There’s no limit to the number of listeners, so anyone can join any live audio room on Facebook.

   “Public figures can invite friends, followers, verified public figures, or any listeners in the room to be a speaker. The host can invite speakers in advance or during the conversation,” Facebook said. One will discover Live Audio Rooms in places like News Feed and via notifications. The company says users can also sign up to be reminded when a Live Audio Room you’re interested in goes live. “When listening to a conversation, you’ll be notified when friends or followers join, too,” Facebook said.

   Listeners will get an option to enable live captions, and there will also be a “raise a hand” button to request to join the live conversation. One will also be able to use reactions to participate in real-time. It is currently unknown when the company plans to bring its audio service to other countries like India.