Facebook launches Gear VR 360-degree video app

Facebook has launched Facebook 360, a new 360-degree video app designed exclusively for the Samsung Gear VR and the first official VR social app from Facebook.

The app allows users to explore and share 360-degree content from both media companies and individual content creators, and features both 360-degree videos and pictures.

Facebook revealed the new app in a press release and noted that additional social features for the app are in development.