Abolish the ads!
3 Vero features that Facebook and Instagram should steal
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While Vero may or may not have lasting power, the app has some worthwhile features that Facebook should poach.
Just the basics
Facebook Lite is now available in the United States
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Similar to its Messenger Lite app, Facebook is now bringing the lite version of its main app to the U.S. and other developed countries.
Opting out
How to opt out of Facebook data sharing
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Facebook and other companies often buy data from data brokers in order to sell advertisers more targeted ad space on their platforms. Here's how to keep your data safe.
Lawsuit time
BlackBerry sues Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp for patent infringements
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BlackBerry recently filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, claiming the services infringed on patents for BlackBerry Messenger.
Safe chatting
Facebook Messenger Kids comes to Amazon Fire tablets
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Following the launch of Messenger Kids on iOS this past December, the adolescent-focused messaging service is now heading to Amazon's Fire tablets.
Anti-social
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are down. Are you affected?
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Facebook and its related networks, Instagram and Whatsapp, experienced an outage that prevented some users from accessing either the entire service or some functionality within the service.
Who watches the watchmen?
Facebook goes after YouTube with new 'Watch' video streaming service
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Facebook hopes to take on Hulu, Netflix and YouTube with their own streaming platform.
Look before you buy
Facebook, your Sponsored Posts suck
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Facebook has a real problem with letting straight up thieves and scammers dominate its Sponsored Posts.
Make notifications great again
How to stop Facebook and Instagram notifications from driving you crazy
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Have you noticed your Facebook and Instagram notifications have become especially annoying as of late? It might be time to dive into those notification settings.
Sorry not sorry
2 billion people use Facebook every month, despite its bad Android app
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2 billion people now use Facebook every month, which is an incredible feat for a single platform to reach.
Celebrate the Anniversary!
Harry Potter magic lives in your Facebook account
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, Facebook has lit up a few magical words for you to share.
Rainbows for everyone!
How to get the Pride flag reaction on Facebook
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Facebook has added a Pride flag to your list of available reactions, but only if you go and activate the feature yourself.
Zuckervision
Facebook Video is now on Android TV
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Facebook has updated their app for Android TV, but with a twist.
Effects for your effects
Messaging returns to core Facebook app with Stories and Direct
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Facebook is adding Stories to its core app, and over 1.6 billion people will now get to know Snapchat, whether they realize it or not.
uh oh
New lawsuit could restrict game sales for the Oculus Rift
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The suit would also affect titles for the Samsung Gear VR.
Just great
Facebook is putting ads in the middle of videos
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In a bid to increase revenues for publishers posting video on its platform, Facebook is introducing ad breaks in the middle of on-demand content, while expanding availability of "mid-roll" ads for live videos.
Stop it right now
Facebook lets developers spam your friends and it sucks
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There's a fun new wave of notification spam on Facebook right now, and terrible app designers are to blame.
Bring out the pitchforks
Facebook videos will now auto-play with the sound on by default
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If you're not a fan of Facebook's auto-playing videos, get ready to be annoyed. Starting today, videos will auto-play with the sound enabled.
Facebook on TV
Facebook is launching a new app for Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TVs
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Facebook is aiming to bring it's wealth of video content to a TV set-top box near you.
Seek help
Facebook makes it easier to help your neighbors during a crisis
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Facebook wants you to reach out, or be easier to find, in times of a crisis.