Facebook has release its 5.1 update to its iOS app to include an easier way to chat with friends and a better way to share multiple photos: What's New in Version 5.1Now it's easier to chat with your friends and share multiple photos.• Swipe left anywhere in the app to quickly see who's available and...
Apple released iOS 6.0.1 to the world today for download. Just a quick PSA for those about to update--note this update causes Facebook to crash upon opening the app for a second or two. Reinstalling the app does not fix the problem. Looks like this is a Facebook issue and not iOS issue as it's...
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook, has today announced that the world's most popular social networking service has passed 1 billion active monthly users in just 8 years since its inception in a Harvard dorm room (via 9to5Mac). Here's what Zuckerberg wrote on the official Facebook news page today: "This morning, there are more than...
More and more app updates are being pushed out for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5. A couple notable ones today include Facebook and Flipboard, two great apps to try out when you get your iPhone 5 tomorrow. Facebook was completely revamped from the ground up and released at the end of August. The latest...
Facebook has announced today that they've finally completed the acquisition of the photo-sharing network Instagram. The deal was formed on April 12th, 2012 for $300 million cash and 23 million shares of stock. Facebook is committed in supporting the network's growth and notes "Instagram isn't going anywhere." Here is more from the Facebook Newsroom: As we said...
We've heard all about the reports before, and now it has become a reality--the latest redesigned Facebook iPhone/iPad update is now available in the App Store. What's New in Version 5.0 We've rebuilt the app so it’s faster and easier to use. * Scrolling through news feed is faster than ever * New banner lets...
Do you happen to be a fan of both Green Day and the Angry Birds video game franchise? If so then “Welcome to Paradise”! Rovio Entertainment has teamed up with the multi-platinum selling band Green Day to produce a brand new episode of the popular “Angry Birds Friends” Facebook game, which was originally released back...
It’s pretty rare in this day and age that I read the synopsis of an app and say (out loud, no less,) “What? No way! Now that is cool!” In today’s crowded App Store, it’s rare to come across an app that utilizes technology in a way I’d never seen or heard of before. But that’s exactly...
If you're active on the internet, chances are you have a Facebook account. If you have a smartphone, I'm going to second guess you have the Facebook mobile application installed. So if this is all true, you may want to know about Facebook's latest nifty addition that allows users to save a post for later...
It was reported earlier by the New York Times Facebook had plans to completely overhaul its iPhone app with a 'blazing fast' release, set to arrive this summer. Now, Bloomberg further confirms the app is being improved and will be eventually rehauled--by a team of former Apple employees: This team from Apple has been primarily...
Earlier today, Sparrow announced its acquisition by Google and now, news of Acrylic Software's acquisition by Facebook has just hit the web. Located in Vancouver, Canada, Acrylic Software is known for its two popular products i.e Pulp and Wallet, both of which are available for Mac and iOS platforms. Founder Dustin Mcdonald announced the acquisition on Acrylic's official blog: I’m happy to...
Making our iOS experience more streamlined and more efficient is something a lot of us strive for. The "quick reply" method for replying to texts, messages, and tweets is a great way improve your iOS usage, as it lets you reply to your messages without leaving your current task. We recently saw Quick Reply for WhatsApp...
