Facebook is putting a bigger focus on audio these days. Earlier this month, the company confirmed a variety of new elements coming to its official app sometime in the future, including a feature aimed at taking on the mega-popular Clubhouse. And podcasts are part of the upgrade, too.
Spotify rolls out a new mini-player on Facebook
The leading music-streaming service Spotify has launched a new player inside Facebook's mobile apps on iOS and Android that supports full playback of songs, podcasts and other audio.
Facebook is trying to not hand over requested documents to Apple regarding Epic Games lawsuit
While, technically speaking, Epic Games is suing Apple, there are different companies being roped into the legal battle for various reasons. Facebook, for instance, is testifying on behalf of Epic Games. But that doesn't mean the company is trying to be as helpful as it can be, at least not when it comes to Apple.
Tim Cook talks Tesla, AR, security, and more in new interview
Teased over the weekend, Apple's CEO Tim Cook has just had a brand new interview published early this morning. In it, Cook talks about a range of topics, including Tesla and App Store security.
Apple acquired more AI companies than Google and Amazon dating back to 2016
Artificial intelligence is a major focal point for a variety of companies out there. Especially the ones launching "smart" products like smart speakers, and of course services like Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. So perhaps it's not too surprising to hear that Apple gobbled up the most companies in an effort to build up its own efforts.
Facebook confirms it’s building a version of Instagram for kids under 13
Facebook has confirmed that it is “exploring” building a version of Instagram for children because many kids under the age of 13 are interested in joining the photo-sharing platform.
Facebook’s iOS and Android apps now support hardware security keys
Way, way back in 2017 Facebook rolled out support for hardware security keys for its desktop experience. Now, several years later, that same support is finally arriving for its mobile app experience.
A cringey Facebook video tries to sell the idea of privacy-breaching personalized ads
Facebook has launched a new campaign to tell the world that small businesses operating on its social platforms rely heavily on personalized advertising. It includes a video, titled “Good Ideas Deserve To Be Found,” featuring Houston-based fashion brand House of Takura. The company omits the fact that targeted advertising available on its platforms is a result of massive privacy breaches. Facebook is vehemently opposing Apple's upcoming App Tracking Transparency initiative that will require iOS apps to seek user permission to track users.
Here’s what will happen if you don’t accept WhatsApp’s new privacy policy by May 15
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has detailed in a FAQ what will happen if you don't accept the new terms in its updated privacy policy that's due to go into effect May 15. Although your account won't be deleted, failure to accept the new terms by the effective date will cripple the app
Facebook wanted to “inflict pain” on Apple after Tim Cook’s privacy comments
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg took Apple CEO Tim Cook's privacy comment in the aftermath of the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal personally. As a new report alleges, he told employees that "We need to inflict pain" on Apple in retaliation over the privacy dispute.
Facebook may launch a smartwatch in 2022
The Apple Watch is the definitive leader when it comes to smartwatches. And while Google, and many others, have tried to dethrone Apple, that hasn't happened yet. So what if Facebook gave it a shot?