Here is a recap of what has transpired since our last roundup of news: Snapchat has finally spoken after hackers leaked details of over 4.6 million users exploiting a vulnerability in the…
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Facebook faces class-action lawsuit over alleged private message snooping
Facebook is facing a class-action lawsuit initiated by two of its users, Matthew Campbell and Michael Hurley, who claim that the social network’s ‘private’ message feature is actually not private. The duo…
Facebook isn’t cool anymore
A new European Union-funded study has found that teenagers are migrating away from Facebook to other services including Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Whatsapp. University College London (UCL) material sciences professor Daniel Miller,…
Facebook’s answer to Snapchat acquisition denial: Instagram Direct
Facebook has launched a new image and video sharing service dubbed Instagram Direct just weeks after Snapchat denied a $3 billion acquisition bid. The new service seen as a direct competitor of…
Facebook testing ‘read it later’ feature
With an aim to encourage people to read and share news articles and stories and to increase engagement Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature, which will allow users to save shared…
India to supplant US to become Facebook’s biggest market soon
With more and more Indian users joining Facebook every day, India is soon going to replace US to become the social networking giant’s number one market. Addressing the 2013 Paley International Council…
Snapchat turned down Facebook’s $3 billion bid
Evan Spiegel, founder of Snapchat, turned down Facebook’s acquisition offer worth $3bn (£1.9bn), sources close to the matter have revealed. If the deal between the two would have taken place, it would…
Facebook testing new Messenger for Android with revamped interface, updated features
Facebook has announced that it is testing a new Messenger system for Android devices which will be faster, easier on the eyes and loaded with new features. The app will allow users…
Facebook backpedals on its beheading video u-turn; removes it and reviews policies
Facebook has removed the violent video of a women being beheaded after the video and its policy u-turn both went viral inviting fury from not only Facebook users, but also political leaders…
Adblock Plus now blocks 21 additional Facebook ‘annoyances’
Adblock Plus has announced that its tool is not capable of blocking a total of 21 additional Facebook ‘annoyances’ including Add to Movies, People You May Know, Rate These Places, and Recommended…
David Cameron lambasts Facebook over beheading videos
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has called Facebook ‘irresponsible’ and has said that it should explain its actions to worried parents. Through a tweet Cameron said “It’s irresponsible of Facebook to post…
Beheading videos return to Facebook
Facebook has lifted the temporary imposed in May and is now allowing users to post and share videos of beheadings on its site. The company will permit the posting of such acts…
Facebook and Google come together to sell ads
DoubleClick, Google’s online ad-placing service, has announced that Google and Facebook will be partnering to sell ads. The search engine giant will be using the social networking website to sell more of…
Facebook loosens grip over teen sharing
In order to retain teenagers’ interest in Facebook, the social networking giant has announced relaxation of privacy policies for teenagers on Wednesday. Until Wednesday, teenage Facebook users between ages 13 and 17…
Facebook acquires Onavo
Facebook has acquired Onavo, the Tel Aviv based mobile analytics startup, which offers mobile data monitoring and compressing apps. The deal between the two was revealed in a blog post on Sunday….