The action of enabling or disabling link previews within the Facebook application on an Android-based mobile device controls the visibility of website summaries when sharing URLs. For example, a user might choose to disable previews to conserve mobile data or maintain a cleaner visual presentation when posting to the platform.
Controlling these previews impacts data consumption, post aesthetics, and user privacy. Enabling previews allows recipients to see a summarized version of a link before clicking, providing context and potentially increasing engagement. Disabling previews reduces the amount of data used for loading the summary and potentially protects users from unwanted tracking before they actively choose to visit a link. Historically, these features have evolved to offer greater control over information dissemination and user experience.
