Prepare to see more 360-degree videos on Facebook, social media junkies.
Zuckerberg and Co. on Thursday announced that 360-degree videos, which let you scope out a scene from any angle, can now be viewed on iOS devices, in addition to Android and the Web. Facebook first rolled out support for 360-degree videos in September, but the expansion to iOS makes these spherical creations a whole lot more accessible for a huge group of people: Apple fans.
Plus, if you want an even more "immersive" experience, you can try viewing Facebook's 360-degree videos with a virtual reality headset. The social network said its videos will work on the Samsung Gear VR, which is slated to hit store shelves on Nov. 20.
To help the feature gain traction, Facebook is also launching a new 360 video microsite, where creators can find upload guidelines, answers to common questions, a set of best practices, and other relevant resources. You'll also find examples of 360-degree experiences on the site for some inspiration.
Soon, it should also be easier to upload 360-degree videos taken on consumer cameras. Theta, Giroptic, IC Real Tech, and 360 Fly are all planning in the near future to provide a "publish to Facebook" option in their apps, Facebook said.
"Videos taken with these cameras will be shareable directly from the native mobile apps, making it easier to share your 360 moments with friends and family," Facebook said.
Facebook is also "starting to test" 360-degree video advertisements with AT&T, Corona, Nescafe, Ritz, Samsung, and Walt Disney World.