WhatsApp might be working on an app that would be specifically suited for Android tablets, since the main app they have is more suitable for phones. As WABetaInfo stated, the WhatsApp beta that was launched earlier and was compatible with Android 2.22.21.6 included a companion mode that enabled users to link the Android tablet to an existing account. This way, users could … [Read more...] about Dedicated WhatsApp application for tablets coming soon
Whatsapp is now discontinued on BB10
Whatsapp is no longer available on Blackberry 10 devices and the instant messenger client no longer works. When you you load up the app you are now greeted by a 'Switch to a Supported Phone' message, but it does not mention what these phones actually are. The Android version of Whatsapp continues to work when you sideload it in. If you feel a need to switch to another app there … [Read more...] about Whatsapp is now discontinued on BB10
Facebook for Android Test Drives WhatsApp Integration
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 $19B Acquisition of WhatsApp Approved by the EU
Facebook announced their intention to purchase WhatsApp in February of this year for a cool $19 billion (or $21.8 billion at Facebook's current share price); a deal that received approval in the United States a few months later in April. Unfortunately for the social media giant, the acquisition wasn't all smooth sailing --the European Union (EU) opposed the deal, stating that … [Read more...] about Facebook $19B Acquisition of WhatsApp Approved by the EU
BBM Climbs to 91M Active Users
The news was better for BlackBerry during their Q2 fiscal 2015 earnings call than it has been in a while, with CEO John Chen announcing that their popular BBM can now boast over 91 million active users. Of course, BBM still trails a long way behind the current instant messaging leader, WhatsApp --a service, owned by Facebook, with over 600 million active users (while hoping for … [Read more...] about BBM Climbs to 91M Active Users
Facebook To Monetize Messenger App
While Facebook provides their stock and Messenger apps for free (at least to the end-user, in reality there are ads paying the way). According to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, that may change. Facebook recently had their latest earnings call, during which Zuckerberg indicated that payments and Messenger are headed for overlap --though no details were really provided as to what … [Read more...] about Facebook To Monetize Messenger App
Rumor: Google In Talks To Acquire WhatsApp, Denial Ain’t Just a River in Egypt
The rumor world is abuzz with news of Google being on the hunt to acquire the popular mobile chat program WhatsApp. The entire deal is pegged at an astounding one billion, with WhatsApp reported to be playing hard to jack up the price further. The negotiations are said to have started almost a month ago, though we have yet to hear anything concrete on this. So far, both the … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google In Talks To Acquire WhatsApp, Denial Ain’t Just a River in Egypt