Facebook cloud gaming still coming to iOS, eventually

The mobile-first cloud gaming service created by Facebook is Android- and web-only at present, but the company says that it remains committed to bringing it to iOS in the future.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Instagram will evolve into a TikTok-like service, with push into video content

Facebook plans to test a suite of changes to Instagram that could make the social media platform much more like TikTok in form, with an emphasis on recommended video content.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 13

Facebook joins $1 trillion market cap club following dismissal of FTC suit

Facebook stock surpassed the mythical $1 trillion high-water mark for the first time on Monday after a pair of antitrust lawsuits were dismissed in federal court.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 13

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'iPhone 13' mockups & Apple anti-sideloading defense on the AppleInsider Podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 1

Facebook rolls out podcasts and Live Audio Rooms to iOS app

Facebook has started to ship its Clubhouse-inspired Live Audio Rooms in the United States, as well as a selection of its own exclusive podcasts, as the social network capitalizes on audio-based trends.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Facebook launching podcast services on June 22

Facebook will begin rolling out its podcast feature to creators on June 22, allowing podcasters to easily publish new episodes to the social network.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

US House will mark up & modify antitrust legislation bills in late June

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will soon begin reviewing five sweeping bills that could target Big Tech with increased antitrust regulations and enforcement.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Creepy data hoarders at Facebook working on Android-powered wearable camera to track your health & location

Years after failing to get into your pocket with the Facebook phone, the social media giant is reportedly at it again, this time hoping to compete with the Apple Watch and land on your wrist with a wearable camera, gaining valuable data about your health and location in the process.

Neil Hughes 4 years ago 11

Facebook smartwatch could feature removable display with cameras, heart rate monitor

Facebook's rumored smartwatch, part of a plan to circumvent Apple's App Store and Google Play, may feature a heart rate monitor and a display with a pair of removable cameras.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 12

Facebook wants to help digital creators sidestep Apple's 30% commission on digital goods

Facebook hopes to promote "offline transactions," between creators and companies, allowing creators to sidestep Apple's 30% in-app purchase fee.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 16

Facebook to keep ban on Donald Trump in place for at least two years

Facebook has announced that its ban on former President Donald Trump will lift in January 2023 as long as no further risk to public safety at the time.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Facebook announces new business communication tools that rival iMessage

Facebook has announced a number of new Messenger-focused developer updates that could help the service compete with features available on Apple's iMessage platform.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 15

EU lawmaker wants Big Tech regulations to specifically target US firms

As the EU drafts proposals to regulate technology firms, one European lawmaker wants the financial definition of Big Tech changed to ensure chiefly American companies are affected.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 12

WhatsApp won't limit accounts that don't accept new privacy policy

WhatsApp is no longer going to limit the accounts of users who do not accept the updated privacy policy, with the Facebook-owned iOS app now saying it wont be harming anyone's usage of the service for the moment.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 17

Facebook sponsored research paper lambasts Apple's iOS 14.5 privacy

An academic study backed by Facebook, calls Apple's iOS 14 App Tracking Transparency feature "pernicious," and claims it is using privacy as a guise for its anti-competitive measures.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 29

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