Update [03/01/2014 23:16 GMT] We have heard back from the hackers and according to them SnapchatDB.info was taken offline because their “hosting provider was intimidated by the overwhelming public interest.” “It wasn’t…
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Snapchat doesn’t apologize after hack, to release updated app
Creators of Snapchat have broken their silence and responded to the hack which exposed details of 4.6 million users including usernames, partially redacted phone numbers and location. Snapchat said that the hackers…
SnapchatDB.info taken down, Snapchat hackers interviewed
SnapchatDB.info, the site where data of 4.6 million Snapchat users was uploaded for anyone to grab, has been suspended by the hosting service provider. The hosting service provider JDR Hosting hasn’t provided…
Snapchat hacked, partially censored database released
Update Read: SnapchatDB.info taken down, Snapchat hackers interviewed Original Story Just days after Australia-based Gibson Security disclosed two hacks in Snapchat that could allow hackers to gain access to personal data of…
BlackBerry to add BBM Voice, Channels to BBM for iPhone and Android in 2014
BlackBerry has revealed that it will be adding BBM Voice and other new features to BBM for iPhone and Android in 2014. BBM for iPhone and Android will be getting BBM Voice…
WhatsApp has 400 million monthly active users
WhatsApp has reached a new milestone – 400 million monthly active users – an achievement that is second to none with over a 100 million added in the last four months alone….
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…
BBM to come preinstalled on smartphones from several Android OEMs
BlackBerry has announced that BBM will come preinstalled on Android smartphones from multiple Android OEMs starting next month. The struggling smartphone company has revealed that vendors from Africa, India, Indonesia, Latin America…
BlackBerry rolls out BBM for Android, iPhone update
BlackBerry has rolled out an update to BBM for Android, iPhone whereby users with Wi-Fi-only iPad and iPod Touch will also be able to download and use BlackBerry Messenger starting Thursday. BBM…
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…
Snapchat eyeing $200 million fundraiser at $3 to $4 billion valuation
Snapchat, one of the growing mobile messaging services, which raised $60 million at an $800 million valuation in a fundraising round recently, is yet again ready with plans to ponder upon a…
There is something fishy about BBM for Android reviews!
BBM for Android and iPhone was released a couple of days back and according to BlackBerry the cross-platform messenger clocked in over 10 million downloads in just 24 hours. The achievements haven’t…
BBM for Android, iPhone garners 10 million downloads in 24 hours
BlackBerry Messenger has garnered over 10 million downloads in a short period of just 24 hours making the cross platform messenger one of the most downloaded apps on both Google Play as…
BlackBerry waves green flag at BBM for Android, iPhone
BlackBerry has finally announced the availability of its cross platform messaging app – BBM for Android and BBM for iPhone. Originally slated for September 21 release, BBM for Android and iPhone was…