Facebook to launch snapchat-like app with timed self destructible messaging

Facebook, after aggressively targeting Whatsapp with new capabilities in its messenger app, is now reportedly ready to launch another standalone app, that takes advantage of your Facebook account.  This app is supposedly a snapchat-like app with self-destructible timed messages. Read on to find out what it is about.

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Facebook for Android goes native, Now twice as fast

Facebook for Android has always  struggled with performance issues and particularly laggy scrolling due to its dependence on webviews instead of native code. The company has now finally rolled out a native build of the app for Android which promises to double the performance of the application. The application is expected to be twice as fast at looking at photos and opening up the timeline.

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Flickr for iOS gets updated after a year, brings a mobile friendly interface

Yahoo’s major service like Flickr was being neglected from a long time, last update received for the Flickr iOS app was on 21st December 2011. Now yahoo has come come out with a completely overhauled interface for iOS which is snappy, and mobile friendly.

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Facebook for Windows Phone gets updated to version 2.5

The Facebook app for Windows Phone has been under scrutiny due to the lack of several features compared to the iOS and Android counterparts. With the latest version 2.5 update , the app aims to bring it up to feature parity with the other platforms. The update brings many long requested features like threaded messaging and group messaging.

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ASUS Transformer Prime will soon get an update with awesome features

The ASUS Transformer Prime is one of the hottest selling Android tablet in the market right now.  Just yesterday ASUS posted in their official Facebook page that they are really excited about their new firmware update which will be bringing some awesome features. Now, ASUS Italia has shed some more light on what these features might be, read on to know more about this.

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Facebook for Windows Phone v2.3 update brings new profile and panorama design, pages and more

Facebook for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.3 that brings new design for profile and panorama, groups, pages, improved news feed performance, filters and more. Continue reading “Facebook for Windows Phone v2.3 update brings new profile and panorama design, pages and more”

Facebook for Android v1.8 update brings better photo viewing, easier Navigation and more

Facebook for Android gets updated to version 1.8 that brings new features such as easier navigation to oups, apps, pages, and settings, better search and photos, faster navigation, games and apps and more. Facebook for iPhone v4.0 got these features recently. Continue reading “Facebook for Android v1.8 update brings better photo viewing, easier Navigation and more”

First Impressions and Hands-on with Vodafone Blue 555 Facebook Phone

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Well this is not first time a Social Networking oriented Phone has been launched. We have seen INQ phones, HTC ChaCha & Salsa facebook smartphones.  But Vodafone Blue Facebook phone is definitely something different.There are few reasons. Continue reading “First Impressions and Hands-on with Vodafone Blue 555 Facebook Phone”

Vodafone 555 Blue ‘Facebook phone’ announced

Vodafone UK today announced the 555 Blue, a budget Facebook phone aimed at the masses.

The phone will feature a QWERTY monoblock design, 2.4″ touchscreen display with QVGA resolution, Bluetooth, FM radio, 2 Megapixel camera with LED flash and microSD card slot. It relies on 2.5G EDGE data for connection and will not feature any sort of 3G and WiFi connectivity. Like the HTC ChaCha, the 555 Blue will also have a dedicated Facebook button.

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Facebook app v2.0 for BlackBerry now available for download

Facebook app version 2.0 for BlackBerry is now out of beta and available to download at the BlackBerry App World. This version has 5 new features that includes, new interface, improved news feed, Facebook chat, Enhanced profiles and core integration with the phone. The Beta version of the app was launched this May. Continue reading “Facebook app v2.0 for BlackBerry now available for download”

Telus launching HTC Status in Canada

HTC ChaCha was officially announced by HTC at MWC which features a dedicated Facebook button and a portrait QWERTY keyboard and it’s especially for people who can’t live without the world’s famous social network known as Facebook. A few days ago, it was launched by AT&T as HTC Status and it’s also AT&T’s first ever device debuting with Android 2.3 and they are offering it for $59 with a 2-yr contract. Now our friends over at Mobile-Syrup are reporting that Telus will be launching it in Canada on July 29. Continue reading “Telus launching HTC Status in Canada”

HTC Salsa hitting China as HTC Weike, launching as Weibo-centric device

Back at MWC earlier this year, HTC announced a lot of device and two out of them were HTC Salsa and HTC ChaCha/Status, also known as Facebook Phones. Facebook is the largest social network website in the world, with more than 750 million users. Both Salsa and Status are made for people who can’t live without Facebook and always want to stay updated with it (read our review for both device). Continue reading “HTC Salsa hitting China as HTC Weike, launching as Weibo-centric device”

Airtel launches Facebook app for Java phones

Airtel has launched Facebook app for Java feature phones for their customers and they also offer free usage of the app for the first 3 months. This Facebook app provides a better and faster Facebook experience than other Java apps and mobile site. Continue reading “Airtel launches Facebook app for Java phones”