Fragmentation means nearly half of Android users won't get Facebook Home

The "openness" of Google's Android platform may have made Facebook's new Home experience possible, but the fragmented nature of the Android market means that nearly half of all Android users will be unable to run its new Home feature.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 71

Zuckerberg unclear on iOS Facebook Home, says Android's openness allows unique experiences

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was non-committal on Thursday when asked if iOS users could expect to see Facebook Home showing up on their devices, saying instead that the openness of Google's Android platform made possible experiences "that you can't have anywhere else."

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 69

Photo of purported 'Facebook phone' leaked ahead of event

With a planned Facebook special event two days away, a photo of an HTC-built handset dubbed the "HTC First" has hit the Web, stoking flames that a true Facebook phone may soon see release.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 23

Facebook Messenger gets VOIP; Evernote adds document search

Facebook Messenger users on iOS in the U.K. and other parts of Europe will get a software update on Monday enabling Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) calling within the app. Meanwhile, note syncing service Evernote has added a new search feature for subscribers to its premium service.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 2

Facebook updates flagship iOS app with cover photos, group messaging improvements

Facebook on Monday rolled out version 5.6 of its iOS app, bringing a few new features like the ability to change cover photos in-app and enhancements to group messaging.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 10

Facebook unveils redesigned, cleaner News Feed coming to iPhone, iPad & Web

In the coming weeks, Facebook users on iPhone, iPad and regular Web browsers will see a revamped News Feed designed to reduce clutter while becoming more colorful and visually stimulating.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

Facebook to offer free or discounted data for Messenger iOS app in international push

Social networking monolith Facebook on Monday announced that it has partnered with multiple cellular providers worldwide to let Messenger app users send messages at discounted or free data rates.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 5

Facebook brings free VoIP calling to flagship app in update

In an update to Facebook's flagship iOS app rolled out on Friday, the social networking monolith ported over free VoIP calling first seen in the Facebook Messenger app, though initial availability limited to the U.S. and Canada.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

Apple reduced federal lobbying to $2M in 2012

Apple's lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. were scaled back 13 percent in 2012 to $2 million, a sum below many of the iPhone maker's peers.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 21

Facebook brings in-app video recording and audio messaging to flagship iOS app

In an update to its universal iOS app on Monday, Facebook joined the voice messaging feature taken from Facebook Messenger with a new in-app video recording asset to give users even more ways to keep in touch with friends.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Facebook to take on Google with personalized 'Graph Search'

Facebook on Tuesday announced a new feature for the social networking site that promises to make it easier to locate personalized content through searching.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 36

Facebook updates Messenger app with voice messages, VoIP calling in testing

Facebook on Thursday issued an update to its Messenger app for iOS and Android, bringing voice over IP functionality to the social network's alternative to Google Voice and Apple's iMessage.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 0

Kodak sells $525M patent portfolio to consortiums led by Apple & Google

Kodak on Wednesday announced it has sold its collection of digital imaging patents for $525 million to two groups led separately by Apple and Google.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 29

iTunes digital cards arrive as gift option on Facebook

Starting Monday, customers of Facebook Gifts can purchase iTunes digital gift cards while recommending content to friends and family on the social networking site.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 8

Facebook reaches 1 billion active monthly users

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that his social networking service now has more than one billion active monthly users.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 16

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