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Apple, Samsung, Facebook, Amazon & the case of the 'very bad' Q2Apple's fiscal Q2 earnings were the company's "worst ever" of the last decade in terms of year-over-year growth, but not in terms of actual commercia…
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Facebook intros Continuous Live Video API for non-stop streamingFacebook on Monday officially launched a Continuous Live Video API for broadcasters, giving them the option of endless streaming, as well as full cov…
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Facebook working on optional end-to-end encryption for MessengerFollowing greater industry trends toward security, Facebook is looking to bring end-to-end encryption to its popular Messenger platform, a report sai…
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Facebook for iOS updates with support for uploading 360-degree photosThe latest update to Facebook's iOS app lets users upload 360-degree photos directly from their iPhone or iPad, according to the social network.<br /…
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Facebook revamps Messenger for iOS with new tiered homescreenFacebook began rolling out a new homescreen interface for its Messenger iOS app on Thursday, hot on the heels of Apple announcing iOS 10 Messages upg…
... upgrades intended to compete. While Facebook Messenger will still highlight recent ... in the top menu bar. Facebook hasn't said how ... on emoji, and even include Facebook-like reactions to messages, such ... up and thumbs-down symbols. Facebook Messenger is a free ... -
Facebook launches custom-curated event picks to improve recommendationsOn Monday a newly-formed team at Facebook began curating lists of "featured" events, in a bid to provide better recommendations for people looking fo…
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Facebook removes 'Paper' newsreader app from iOS App Store, to discontinue serviceTwo and a half years of its launch, Facebook is pulling the plug on Paper, a stripped down newsreader-style app initially introduced as an alternativ…
... giant's flagship iOS offering. Facebook announced the imminent shutdown ... are already integrated into Facebook for iOS, reports The ... interacting with content on Facebook, and we learned how ... book developer purchased by Facebook in 2011, Paper enjoyed ... -
Brazilian court freezes $6M in Facebook funds in fight over WhatsApp encryptionOver $6 million in Facebook's Brazilian bank accounts has been reportedly frozen, following a fresh court order in disputes over encrypted WhatsApp c…
... $6 million in Facebook's Brazilian bank accounts has ... order because of refusals by Facebook-owned WhatsApp to turn over ... , the order was directed against Facebook. Notably, though, the court didn ... the March 2016 arrest of Facebook's Latin American VP, Diego ... -
Facebook starts testing end-to-end encryption for Messenger conversationsFacebook on Friday announced initial testing of end-to-end encryption in Messenger, which should keep some conversations secure from any possible int…
... to launch "Secret Conversations," Facebook said. The company is ... summer. In the meantime Facebook will be collecting feedback ... for reporting "objectionable" material. Facebook Messenger has been an ... "going dark" to investigations. Facebook Messenger alone is ... -
Facebook Messenger gains 3D Touch, Lightroom for iOS gets direct RAW importsFacebook on Wednesday updated its Messenger iPhone app with support for 3D Touch, while Adobe released a new version of Lightroom for iOS, making imp…
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Facebook tests new autoplaying videos with sound for iOS usersFacebook on Tuesday began a limited test of new video autoplay technology for its mobile app, including a version that begins playing audio automatic…
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How to use your iPhone to see what political affiliation Facebook thinks you haveFacebook stores a significant amount of data on every user, including details about devices and operating systems you've used to access the service, …
... the New York Times, Facebook gathers political affiliation information ... Facebook groups and pages that you do. The gleaned information that Facebook ... Trump campaigns are aiming Facebook ad buys at ... celebrities, and much more. Facebook will also target users ... -
Apple to take on Snapchat, Facebook in 2017 with new iPhone video editing app - reportApple is said to be looking to tiptoe into the social media space again, both expanding social media sharing within its OS suites, and building a Sna…
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WhatsApp says it will share some data with Facebook for ads & other purposesMessaging service WhatsApp on Thursday updated its user terms and privacy policy, revealing that it will start sharing phone numbers and some analyti…
... data with its parent company, Facebook. The change will let WhatsApp ... spam, the company said. On Facebook, though, phone numbers will be ... 't post phone numbers on Facebook, or share them elsewhere, such ... -
Facebook switches on bot-based purchases in MessengerFacebook on Monday announced that one of the key poles of its bot strategy, chat-based purchases, will soon take effect for users of its Messenger ap…
Facebook on Monday announced that one ... credit card information saved with Facebook. It's not clear which ... during an April press event, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated delivery ... -
Facebook Messenger adds support for iOS 10's extended CallKit controlsFacebook on Wednesday pushed out an update to its Messenger iOS app, quietly adding support for Apple's CallKit framework, which was introduced along…
Facebook on Wednesday pushed out an ... FaceTime or conventional voice calls. Facebook Messenger is a free download ... -
Facebook intros new Marketplace feature through iOS & Android appsFacebook on Monday began rolling out a new feature in its iOS and Android apps called the Marketplace, where users can buy and sell items locally in …
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Facebook Messenger turns on promised end-to-end chat encryptionFacebook on Tuesday launched end-to-end encryption for all users of its Messenger mobile app, though the option isn't on by default, and comes with s…
Facebook on Tuesday launched end-to- ... is markedly different than with Facebook's own WhatsApp, which offers ... the company hosting a service. Facebook has also run into trouble ... in drug cases. Even though Facebook has noted that it can ... -
Facebook Oculus update lowers hardware requirements, promises social experiencesFacebook has unveiled the next steps in the Oculus virtual reality platform, including a sneak peek at a wireless version of the Oculus Rift, and an …
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Facebook launches Slack competitor Workplace with iOS, Android & Web appsFacebook on Monday officially introduced Workplace, a long-in-testing collaboration tool for businesses and other organizations, aimed at challenging…
... from the likes of Slack. Facebook's service includes not ... Feeds separate from the main Facebook site. People can also ... broadcasts. To keep Workplace competitive, Facebook is charging $3 per month ... for non-profits and schools. Facebook could still face an ... -
Facebook adds Apple TV & Chromecast support to Web and iOS videosFacebook on Thursday officially rolled out support for streaming videos to an Apple TV or Google Chromecast, making it easier to watch them on bigger…
Facebook on Thursday officially rolled out ... the Web and through the Facebook iOS app. Android-to-Chromecast ... ," the social network said said. Facebook often prefers debuting new features ... menu with nearby target devices. Facebook noted that TV streaming won ... -
Facebook updates iOS app with food & ticket purchases, new Recommendations system & moreFacebook on Wednesday ushered in a series of changes to its main iOS app, with a focus on getting people to use it to interact with local businesses.…
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Facebook enables push advertising through Messenger chatsPeople using Facebook may soon start to receive advertising via Messenger, though only under limited circumstances, the company's VP of messaging pro…
... from further messaging, and Facebook may penalize a business ... be quick about advertising. Facebook is also rolling out ... platform. Earlier this year Facebook introduced chatbots to Messenger, ... and complete transactions. For Facebook, one advantage of bots ... -
Facebook launches Instant Games on Messenger for iOS, Android & WebFacebook on Tuesday launched Instant Games, a series of titles that can be played in the Messenger iOS and Android apps, or through the company's web…
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Instagram steps into live streaming as Facebook upgrades live feeds with 360 viewsInstagram on Monday launched live video streaming for all users in the U.S., while its parent company, Facebook, added 360-degree video support for i…
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Facebook says Instant Articles views misreported on iPhone, promises new numbersFacebook on Friday admitted that it accidentally underreported the number of iPhone hits on some Instant Articles content between Sept. 20 and Nov. 3…
... be supplied, Facebook stated. Specifically the problem involved Facebook's legacy comScore ... is more customer engagement for Facebook, publishers, and advertisers alike, since ... drastically increased viewing times. Separately, Facebook also noted on Friday that ... -
Facebook Messenger for iOS updates with group video chats & 3D masksFacebook on Monday updated the iOS, Android, and Web versions of Messenger with group video chats, attempting to steal some of the thunder away from …
Facebook on Monday updated the iOS, ... eight people onscreen. On iOS Facebook Messenger is a free download ... -
Facebook plots mid-video ads in bid to take on YouTubeFacebook is reportedly preparing to test "mid-roll" advertising spots in non-live videos, in a move that would finally allowing video publishers to m…
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WhatsApp backdoor defeats end-to-end encryption, potentially allows Facebook to read messa...The security of the Facebook-owned WhatsApp messaging service may not be as strong as previously believed, with a reported discovery of a backdoor th…
... requests in the Facebook Government Requests Report." Boelter informed Facebook of the backdoor vulnerability in April 2016, with Facebook replying ... spokesperson directed the publication to Facebook's Government Requests Report. Co ... -
Facebook tests native version of Instagram's Stories feature in iOS appHaving scored early success with Instagram Stories -- copied from a similarly-named Snapchat feature -- Facebook is currently testing the same option…
... Facebook is currently testing the same option in its core Facebook ... learned. As on Instagram, Facebook Stories let users ... interface, drawing more attention. Facebook is presumably concerned about ... initial public offering. Regardless, Facebook has also been ...
