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The personalized magazine space is about to get even more competitive with Facebook apparently looking to enter the space. According to Re/code, the social networking giant will launch its news reader app called Paper in the coming weeks, with features that are comparable to the one Flipboard is offering. In other words, except the app…
Facebook for Windows Phone just got updated with some impressive features. Version 5.2.1 refines many of the features that came in the last major update such as Live Tile support and push notifications. Facebook 5.2.1.0 Faster and more reliable notifications Toasts for Facebook chat Redesigned primary tile Redesigned secondary tiles for chat, events, groups, pages,…
One of the big features of Sony’s new Playstation 4 is the ease of sharing to social media. Along with some ergonomic tweaks and a touch pad, the Dualshock 4 got a “Share” button right on the face of the controller itself. Today Sony announced that PS4 users have hit the share button 6.5 Million…
Facebook moved to increase its share of mobile use today, releasing an anticipated expansion of its Facebook Messenger app update. Among other features, the update allowed easy messaging with anyone in users’ contacts lists who have the Facebook Messenger app. Now all Android users can use Facebook Messenger’s new features, and they’ve finally come to…
Facebook is back at it, again. The social networking giant is reported to have offered popular messaging service, Snapchat, $3 billion in a failed takeover bid. The Wall Street Journal claims that Facebook tried to woo Snapchat with of $3 billion or more, but Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel turned it down. Spiegel rejected the offer…
Facebook joined the GSMA in a move that could give it more voice in the mobile industry. “Joining GSMA reflects our focus on mobile and our continued desire to work closely and collaboratively with partners in the industry, and we look forward to playing an active role as a member,” Dan Rose, vice president of…
It appears as if some Windows Phone users are having some issues with Facebook integration. The problems, which are affecting an apparent small amount of users are effecting the Facebook feed as well as some problems with Facebook chat. According to The Verge, users started reporting problems with Facebook integration around 12 hours ago. A…
Facebook is testing some new features and a new look with their Android Messenger app with a new update today that is rolling out to select users. The update brings a new look to the popular messaging app, which resembles the aesthetics of some newly redesigned iOS 7 apps. Gone is the blue bar at…
Instagram recently confirmed it would be bringing “Sponsored Posts” to your feed. Today the photo sharing service gave us a sneak peek into its strategy for sharing those ads. That image above is something American Instagram users will be seeing in their feeds soon. That picture is a test post that will be pushing to…
Facebook is not giving up on its Home software, rolling out a new update which integrates Instagram, Flickr, Tumblr and Pinterest posts into the home screen launcher. The social integration, which first appeared in Facebook’s beta channel has arrived for a select number of Android devices, such as the Samsung galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy…