Facebook’s new app Mentions launches in Australia

Mentions, a new app for Facebook users to connect with public figures, is now available in Australia and over 40 other countries around the world.

The announcement:

Nearly 800 million people are connected to public figures on Facebook, and interacting with athletes, musicians, actors and other influencers is an important part of their experience. From cheering on World Cup players to checking out updates from favourite celebrities, there are more than a billion interactions between public figures and their fans on Facebook every week.