WhatsApp says it will share some data with Facebook for ads & other purposes

Messaging service WhatsApp on Thursday updated its user terms and privacy policy, revealing that it will start sharing phone numbers and some analytics data with its parent company, Facebook.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Apple to take on Snapchat, Facebook in 2017 with new iPhone video editing app - report

Apple 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 Snapchat-like video and image sharing service for a 2017 launch.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 34

How to use your iPhone to see what political affiliation Facebook thinks you have

Facebook stores a significant amount of data on every user, including details about devices and operating systems you've used to access the service, and what political affiliation you may be. Here's how to find out what the world's largest social network knows about you.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 27

Brazilian Supreme Court overturns WhatsApp ban within hours

Just hours after it was issued, a ban on WhatsApp in Brazil was reportedly overturned by the country's Supreme Court, which argued that the measure may not have been reasonable or proportionate.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Brazilian judge orders indefinite block of WhatsApp, affecting millions of users

A Brazilian judge on Tuesday ordered the country's five cellular carriers to block access to Facebook's WhatsApp indefinitely, disrupting access to the popular chat/VoIP app for tens of millions of people.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Facebook Messenger gains 3D Touch, Lightroom for iOS gets direct RAW imports

Facebook on Wednesday updated its Messenger iPhone app with support for 3D Touch, while Adobe released a new version of Lightroom for iOS, making important additions such as direct import of RAW files, and support for keyboard shortcuts on iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Privacy Shield gives US firms new pact for accessing European data

On Tuesday a new pact, Privacy Shield, went into effect between the U.S. and the European Union, giving American companies a simpler alternative to dealing with the E.U.'s normal data protection rules when shuttling data across the Atlantic.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Facebook starts testing end-to-end encryption for Messenger conversations

Facebook on Friday announced initial testing of end-to-end encryption in Messenger, which should keep some conversations secure from any possible intrusion, even by Facebook itself.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Brazilian court freezes $6M in Facebook funds in fight over WhatsApp encryption

Over $6 million in Facebook's Brazilian bank accounts has been reportedly frozen, following a fresh court order in disputes over encrypted WhatsApp conversations.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Facebook removes 'Paper' newsreader app from iOS App Store, to discontinue service

Two and a half years of its launch, Facebook is pulling the plug on Paper, a stripped down newsreader-style app initially introduced as an alternative to the social media giant's flagship iOS offering.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 5

Facebook launches custom-curated event picks to improve recommendations

On Monday a newly-formed team at Facebook began curating lists of "featured" events, in a bid to provide better recommendations for people looking for activities around town.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Facebook revamps Messenger for iOS with new tiered homescreen

Facebook began rolling out a new homescreen interface for its Messenger iOS app on Thursday, hot on the heels of Apple announcing iOS 10 Messages upgrades intended to compete.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Facebook for iOS updates with support for uploading 360-degree photos

The latest update to Facebook's iOS app lets users upload 360-degree photos directly from their iPhone or iPad, according to the social network.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Facebook working on optional end-to-end encryption for Messenger

Following greater industry trends toward security, Facebook is looking to bring end-to-end encryption to its popular Messenger platform, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Facebook intros Continuous Live Video API for non-stop streaming

Facebook on Monday officially launched a Continuous Live Video API for broadcasters, giving them the option of endless streaming, as well as full coverage of longer events.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

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