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Facebook tests system that beeps when someone writes on your wall

Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature that emits a ping sound when a user writes on your Timeline, sends you a message or invites you to an event.

By: ANI
Updated on: Nov 13 2012, 10:56 IST
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Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature that emits a ping sound when a user writes on your Timeline, sends you a message or invites you to an event.



'We are currently testing a sound with notifications,' a Facebook spokesperson said.

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'It's only testing with a small percentage of people and it can be controlled from the Account Settings page,' the spokesperson added.

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According to Mashable, the test was first spotted by a VentureBeat reporter whose profile page was among the test audience.

The writer posted a video and noted he 'hates' it already.

We can assume many others will not be pleased to hear a constant stream of sound alerts , the report said.

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First Published Date: 12 Nov, 15:30 IST