Meta launches standalone Forum app for Facebook Groups on iPhone

Meta has launched a new standalone iPhone application called Forum, a dedicated space for Facebook Groups. The app became available on the App Store without an official announcement from the company.

Forum allows users to sign in with their existing Facebook account, automatically carrying over their profile, groups, and activity. The app is designed to focus on group conversations, with a feed built around discussions from a user's communities rather than a broader social feed. A key feature is called "Ask," which pulls together responses from across multiple groups when a user posts a question, aiming to provide answers without requiring manual searches.

The app also includes AI tools for community management. Group administrators have access to an AI assistant to help moderate content and manage their communities. Meta emphasizes that the app is built for getting answers from real people, though AI is used to organize and surface those responses.

A Meta spokesperson confirmed the launch, stating the company tests many new products publicly to see what people find interesting. The app is currently described as a public test, with its availability appearing limited. The App...