First, Facebook purchased WhatsApp (in 2014 for a mere $19 billion USD). Second, Facebook introduces voice calling into the app. Third, Facebook adds full-on integration of WhatsApp mobile messaging service into their signature social media app. Loosely translated, this means beta users of the newly integrated Facebook app can use a dedicated 'send' button to share messages … [Read more...] about Facebook for Android Test Drives WhatsApp Integration
Facebook Messenger App Joins Mobile Payments Trend
Once upon a time, you would hand your friends paper and coins anytime they needed cash. These days, it is more difficult --if your friends are anything like mine, they lack a functioning debit machine attached to their bodies somehow; this means we need to be more modern about the way we send and receive money. Many apps and services have stepped up to make this an easy task, … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger App Joins Mobile Payments Trend
Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want Telecoms to Fear Internet.org
Zuckerberg took the stage at Mobile World Congress to discuss the state of the union as it applies to his Internet.org initiative (with very little being said about Facebook at all). In an appearance that felt more like a public relations stunt than an actual interview (conducted by Jessi Hempel from Wired Magazine), Zuckerberg wasn't his usual awkward self... instead choosing … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want Telecoms to Fear Internet.org
Stop Your Facebook Friends From Spreading False News Stories
Please brace yourself, I have a few truths to reveal... and they may come as a surprise to many of you (if my Facebook news feed is to be believed). It doesn't matter how many times you share the post with all of your friends, Costco will not give you a free $500 gift card. Nobody has a stash of yet-to-be-released iPhone 8.5's that they are just dying to give away to 200 lucky … [Read more...] about Stop Your Facebook Friends From Spreading False News Stories
Facebook to Add “Hoax” Button
With the steady stream of news coming across the internet, there is no shortage of opposing viewpoints, political leanings, and outright bias to the reporting. It can make uncovering the actual facts rather difficult, especially when coupled with the anonymity provided by so-called news sources. But even more alarming--though humorous, depending on who you ask--is the abundance … [Read more...] about Facebook to Add “Hoax” Button
Facebook Launches a New Book Club – A Year of Books
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set a personal challenge for himself in 2015, read a book every other week. He has leveraged his social networking site to create a virtual book club for everyone to read his selected book in tandem and foster discussion. Zuckerberg has created a Facebook group, simply called "A Year of Books," for anyone hoping to follow along, and blasted it … [Read more...] about Facebook Launches a New Book Club – A Year of Books
Facebook Hard at Work on Enterprise Collaboration Tool
Most offices have been working diligently to find ways of keeping Facebook out of sight and mind for their employees while on the job --but the social media giant may be finding ways to make inroads of their own into the enterprise market. While technically still in the rumours stage, the 'Facebook at Work' initiative is all but confirmed and could roll out in the next few … [Read more...] about Facebook Hard at Work on Enterprise Collaboration Tool
Facebook Allows Better Customization of Your News Feed
I would ask if any of you have been annoyed by the content featured on your Facebook news feed, but we all know the answer. What you see (and don't see) has long been a bone of contention for those who check Facebook regularly... filled with things you don't want to see. While it may seem like an easy solution to say that we can just unfriend those people who we find annoying, … [Read more...] about Facebook Allows Better Customization of Your News Feed
Zuckerberg Hosts First Townhall Q&A at Facebook HQ
There are two types of people interested in quizzing Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg: those who envy his success and others who are avid users of his social media website (or perhaps better described as a sort of empire). Fortunately for both groups, Zuckerberg opened himself up to questions at the first Townhall Q&A session held at the Facebook HQ this week. A … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Hosts First Townhall Q&A at Facebook HQ
Slotomania Game is Now Slots of Fun for iOS Devices
Few things are more addictive than a quality slots game, which is a formula made more enticing when you also add a competitive social component. First made famous on Facebook, Slotomania free video slots games is the number one free slots game in the world --and for good reason. Developed by Playtika, Slotomania has shown a commitment to ongoing content development and … [Read more...] about Slotomania Game is Now Slots of Fun for iOS Devices