Instant Alert: Hands on with Facebook's answer to Periscope

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Hands on with Facebook's answer to Periscope by Brandt Ranj on Jan 29, 2016, 12:37 PM Advertisement Facebook has rolled out a new video livestreaming feature for the iOS version of its app. The new video feature puts Facebook in direct competition with Periscope, the app that lets users stream their own clips, and tune-in to videos being broadcast around the world by others. Facebook has integrated video streaming directly into its main social networking app, rather than making it a standalone app.  But using the video feature can be confusing at first. When you open Facebook, there's no message or pop-up to make you aware the new feature is available. And it's sort of hidden within other status message settings.  Here's a quick walk-through of how to use Facebook's new video livestreaming feature, and how it compares to Periscope:   SEE ALSO: 60 teenagers reveal what they think is cool — and what isn't — in 2016 Facebook hides the live streaming option in the "status" section. Like Periscope you can choose your privacy settings for streams, even excluding friends. When you record and stream video, the set-up is very similar to Periscope, with the image on top and comments on the bottom. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011