Facebook application for Android was updated, now user interface looks similar to the iOS mobile app. Announced version of the application should be much faster.
Facebook Android App New Update
Facebook has bought geo-social service Gowalla
The Social network Facebook has bought geo-social service Gowalla, which is considered to be one of the main competitors of Foursquare. CNN Money reported this with the reference to an anonymous source. It is assumed that Gowalla developers will join Facebook staff and will work on the “Timeline” feature, which was announced in September. The deal amount is unknown.
Facebook Develops New Smartphone
The social network, according to information agencies, selected Taiwan-based HTC as the manufacturer for the development of their new smartphone device.
Recover Your Facebook Password with the Help of Friends
Social network Facebook has introduced two new features to its own security system. This is reported on Facebook Security page.
Mark Zuckerberg is the Best Young Businessmen in the World
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in the top of the list of 40 best young businessmen in the world by the Fortune magazine. The “Fortune 40 under 40″ rating includes only the businessmen younger than 40 years.
24 Years Old Student Started War Against Facebook
24 years old student of the University of Vienna Max Schrems is fighting with the Facebook company for several months. It all started with the fact that Max posted a few well-composed letters to the Facebook, and made the California’s office to sent him a CD-ROM with all the personal data collected over three years of activity on the site.
Facebook Application for iPad
On Monday, the social network Facebook has released an application for the iPad. The company reported on the official blog: “Today, it’s finally here. With the iPad app, you get the full Facebook experience, right at your fingertips.”.
Facebook Inline Translation Feature
Recently, Facebook released a note saying that began its work on a new translation feature. This function allows to translate user pages’s posts, as well as comments by pressing a single button “Translate”. New features have been announced previously, but started to work only today.
Facebook is Going to Scan for Malicious Links and Racism
The social network has confirmed its intention to scan all posted links on the site for malware and racism in real time with their partner – Websense company.
HUGE: Facebook Updated iOS Application
Facebook iOS Application has got a major update. As a result, the number of features and functionality of the application itself has increased. However, iPad version has not been released yet, this stucks Apple users and makes them to use web version of the social network.
