Just a few weeks ago, we reported that FriendFeed had released a new beta version of its site to test a new design for the popular lifestreaming service. Today, FriendFeed released a significant update to this design, which adds some much needed enhancements to the user interface. Specifically, the navigation of the FriendFeed beta site has now been switched to the left, and the post form can no longer be confused with the search form.

FriendFeed has also updated the "All Rooms" page, which now hides any rooms that have been inactive for a while. This is especially handy now that a lot of people use FriendFeed rooms to live-blog events. Whereas before, these rooms would start cluttering your interface pretty quickly, they are now neatly hidden.
It's also now a lot easier to see who is subscribed to any given room, though the ability to search for rooms is still not available.
Also new is the option to immediately choose a friend list for any new friends you subscribe to (see screenshot).
Overall, the new interface looks considerably cleaner. Our only complaint is that it is sometimes not quite clear if you are surfing the "Everyone" or the 'Home" tab. The color of the active tab changes from dark blue to black, which is just a bit too subtle.
In general, with very few exceptions, the reactions from FriendFeed users have been positive so far .
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Aw, I really liked the navigation on the right. But I know a lot of people wanted it on the left. Maybe they could give the user the option to choose where to put the navigation?
Posted by: Jandy | September 12, 2008 2:44 PM
along with the interface lift they should also try to introduce some new features
Posted by: Saurav | September 12, 2008 3:48 PM
Looking forward to the new features :)
Posted by: Nick Stamoulis | September 12, 2008 4:47 PM
I'm loving the new look even though most of the users seem to be complaining about it. =(
Posted by: ChaCha Fance
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September 12, 2008 9:53 PM
Hello friend, the first thing excuses my English evil (it is a machine translation) thanks for announcing me the Web "friendfeed" he did not know her and I believe that it me goes to serve well. A hug.
josé (cántabria, spain)
Posted by: josecb | September 13, 2008 1:40 PM