In its relatively short life, Facebook has tried a lot of different products.
Some have worked out, many have not.
After a huge launch for "Facebook Home," an Android launcher that takes over your phone, we decided to look back at some of Facebook's failed products.
Facebook Home is a clever attempt by Facebook to subvert Google's world-leading smartphone platform. Facebook's announcement made Facebook Home look like a promising alternative to the stock Android design for people that really love Facebook.
Before we get too swept away with Facebook Home, there's reason for caution. Facebook has made a lot of big announcements, but they often fizzle out later on.
Facebook email never really worked out
Facebook introduced its own take on email in November of 2010, giving users @facebook.com addresses. We've never ever received a Facebook email.
Facebook tried to do mobile deals
There's a mobile advertising dream that goes like this: You walk down the street, you pass a Starbucks, Starbucks can offer you 10 percent off a coffee to get you in the door. It's been talked about forever, but it hasn't happened. It probably never will. But, Facebook took a crack at it with "Deals." You were supposed to open your phone and get offers. It didn't really catch on.
Facebook tried to help Microsoft crush Google Docs
In April of 2010, Mark Zuckerberg announced a partnership with Microsoft on Docs.com. The idea was that Facebook users would be able to share their Microsoft documents to collaborate. We don't recall hearing much about this one after the launch.
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