SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Thursday rolled out a platform for quick, immersive ads with the potential to become a tempting rival to television commercials.

The leading social network made Canvas available globally as a free tool marketers can use to turn smartphone or tablet ads into "experiences" mixing videos, photos, text and "call-to-action" buttons.

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