That Facebook event this afternoon? Looks like another Facebook redesign could be at least part of what the social network has to say. Keen Facebook watchers have already spotted elements of the new design popping up on the site but we’re hoping that Zuckerberg and co will have more to announce than a redesign and a big flashing neon sign that reads: “Do not go to see The Social Network!”

Like Twitter and the delights of new Twitter, Facebook looks set to give the site a new glossy sheen. Some users are reporting a new version of chat with it more integrated into the main part of the page. There’s also talk of larger profile pictures and profile pictures integrated into Facebook Chat which sounds like it could be headed in an iChat-style direction.

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We’re also told to expect Facebook profile pages to get an overhaul to look more like the design of Facebook Places pages. The Facebook redesign is also likely to include lots of subtle tweaks and changes to the user interface to bring stuff like Facebook Photos, Groups and Pages together a little more cohesively.

The Facebook lockdown which we heard alluded to earlier in the year is rumoured to have been all about this Facebook redesign with coders burning the midnight oil. The Facebook Event kicks off at 6pm and we’ll be bringing you the new on the latest Facebook developments as soon as we get it.

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  • Jenniferlucyallan

    oh not another one. everyone got proper mad at the last one. i want some real privacy options, and the destruction of Facebook Connect.

  • bensillis

    I somehow doubt Facebook Connect is going anywhere, though I would like to see Facebook Places killed. I'm more sick of the inevitable Facebook redesign backlash at this point.

    • mic

      I hate Facebook Chat, it's irritating. You pop on to see who's getting married/divorced/having a breakdown and someone suddenly wants to start talking to you. People I want to speak to are on my proper IM.

      • bensillis

        I agree entirely. But is it weird that I've not used Facebook chat in 2 years? no one has ever messaged me on it and I've actually forgotten how to turn it on. Maybe I just have no friends….

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