Facebook today said it is expanded the availability of its Facebook Live video feature to people who use Android devices.
Until now, the feature had been restricted to Apple iPhones. Similar to Twitter’s Periscope app, Facebook Live lets people broadcast live video to their friends. Broadcasters see the number of viewers and their names, and a real-time stream of comments.
Live broadcasts are automatically saved to users’ timelines where they can be kept or deleted. People will be able to see live videos in their News Feed, but may also subscribe to the feeds of their favorite broadcasters. Facebook will send alerts to let people let them know when broadcasters go live.
Facebook Live will reach Android devices in the U.S. first, with other countries to follow.
