LinkedIn's app is about to look a lot more like Facebook

The LinkedIn app has gone through a massive redesign — but still looks pretty familiar.
Speaking at the company's Talent Connect conference, CEO Jeff Weiner showed off a completely redesigned app that that is centered around a central feed of updates from your network that is similar in appearance to Facebook's News Feed.
Nicknamed "Project Voyager," the app will be available on iOS, Android and the mobile web when it launches in the coming weeks. Weiner, who is also the company's head of product, noted Project Voyager represents a significant departure from the current version of the app, which can feel disjointed. Instead, the new app features a simplified design that divides the app into five sections: Home, Me, Messages, My Network and Search.
"There's going to be an evolution from a little bit of everything to what matters most to you professionally," Weiner said.

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Similar to the recently redesigned Pulse app, the home feed will primarily surface news stories that are shared by people in your network as well as items it thinks will be most relevant to you.
The new app also has a redesigned messaging experience that's similar to the changes rolled out on desktop earlier this year. Users will be able to exchange stickers and GIFs within the app as well.

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The Me section allows users to easily keep tabs on stats like how many people are viewing their updates and profile and how their connections are interacting with them.
The CEO also showed off a new calendar feature that showcases how the company is using artificial intelligence in its products. Users who opt in to the experience will be able get predictive updates about their contacts ahead of meetings and other events.
Voyager also emphasizes the company's growing portfolio of apps. A launcher feature allows users to easily move between the other LinkedIn apps they use like Job Search, Pulse or Connected.
The company also introduced two new offerings for businesses: a new an improved version of its Recruiter app and a new referrals product that makes it easier for people to refer those in their network for openings at their company.
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