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Yesterday, the media reported that Facebook’s CEO met with Samsung’s top executives, including the company’s vice chairman Lee Jay-yong, Sheryl Sandberg, as well as Shin Jong-kyun, head of mobile at Samsung. That, obviously, prompted another slew of rumors that we’ll be seeing another Facebook phone, this time coming to the market with the help of…
Last week, Facebook dropped a bomb on mobile users across the world. The social media giant decoupled the messaging function from its mobile app, forcing those wishing to send cute emojis to not-so-close friends and exes to download the Facebook Messenger app. For many, having to use two Facebook apps is just too much, and…
Facebook is adding a Save feature to its iOS and Android apps, which will allow you to keep track of posts, places and music to look at later. Saved posts can be viewed simply by heading to the “More” tab on mobile devices, and on the desktop by clicking the link displayed on the left side…
During Facebook’s F8 developer conference, the company unveiled a new service called App Links that makes it easier to share data between mobile apps and the web. Designed as an open source service, App Links will allow developers to expose and integrate deep links into their app and into other apps with just a few…
We usually see Facebook acquiring apps and services but this time we have something different. Something that could hint us where social network is going next. Facebook’s latest acquisition is Oculus VR, makers of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. The deal was valued at $2 billion, $400 million of which will come in cash…
Facebook is testing persistent notification bar as we speak, TheNextWeb is reporting. This, new way to inform people about cool things happening within their network is already live in a small circle of Facebook employees but chances are the feature will soon be available to every Android user in the world. As you can see…
After months and months of waiting, Windows Phone users can now get their hands on Facebook’s standalone Messenger app. It’s a lot like the Android and iOS versions, but with a Windows Phone look to it. Icons and text are displayed cleanly and prominently, allowing you to see and access recent chats, friends who are…
I was wondering how in the world WhatsApp will ever make some serious money despite offering great service. Now we all know. They just made a ton of cash and then some. Facebook acquired these guys for the record-breaking $19 billion! That’s an impressive amount of money for any company, let along the one that’s…
As promised, Facebook has released the Paper app for iOS today, bringing a whole new way to consume media while keeping up with your friends and loved ones. Paper succeeds in blending many features of its Home software with a great looking news aggregator. The content isn’t just plopped in front of your face by…
Outside of their official Facebook app, Facebook has had a rough go when it comes to the mobile scene. (HTC First, anyone?) The company is looking to change all that by launching a new app for iOS called Paper, which is a news aggregator of sorts. Paper commands your device’s screen real estate and provides…