Facebook

When you say social networking, you say Facebook. It's safe to say that Facebook is the world's most popular social networking site. It's the place where trends are set and where information travels in seconds. Facebook has impacted the way we communicate and connect with people everyday and has even been at the forefront of social movements and even protests across several countries, see Arab Spring.

Join the most popular social network in the world

Little was left unsaid about Facebook. The network has spiked protests, lobbies and social movements across the globe, drawing attention to entertainment and even political matters. It's as much-loved network and also a dreaded one, considering that some governments have banned Facebook access in their countries.

The app requires information on your location, age and gender, in order to provide you with suggestions based on your profile. But be wary of the information you share, it's a public network that has spiked some controversies over the years.

Upload pictures and videos for friends to see

It's the best way to connect with long-lost friends, check out what people are doing or upload pictures of your vacation or other content. You can add various people to your friend list, like and comment on photos and links.

The app is also useful for getting instant notifications when friends post comments on your pictures. The app also lets you like posts, photos and pages when offline or remove the tags that you've created. You can also remove the tags of yourself that your friends have created or turn post notifications on and off.

Join groups and check out events organized near you

The app is also a great way to join groups of users with the same interests and start conversations on various matters. Also, you can check out places and events near you, so you'll always be up to speed with things happening in your city. For this, just turn on your location service in the phone.

The app comes with various security settings, so that you may protect the data you upload onto your account. It's highly recommended that you pay careful attention to information that you share on social networking sites.

Portable version:

• Facebook for Windows Phone
• Facebook for iOS