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21 years later, Meta still hasn't given up on the Facebook 'poke'

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Meta wants poking to make a comeback on Facebook for some reason.

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Facebook's Bökés feature never really disappeared, it was just forgotten. Now Meta wants to revive its use.

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You were a fan of the Poke Facebook a few years ago? Good news, the poke is back, and we're telling you how to use this function as useless as it is essential.

Meta revives its most mysterious feature with a new counting system and emojis, in its strategy to win back young users. The social network transforms this simple virtual "coup de coup" into a commitment mechanism inspired by Snapchat's stretches.

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Engadget broke the news in United States on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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