Facebook fixes iOS app camera bug
Facebook has pushed out a new build of its iOS app that corrects a recently-identified bug that inadvertently activated the iPhone’s camera.
Facebook Pay is a new mobile payment option for Facebook and Messenger; coming soon to Instagram, WhatsApp
Facebook Pay is a new and convenient way to pay for things in the Facebook app and Facebook Messenger. It’s coming soon to WhatsApp and Instagram.
Facebook iOS app uses camera while you’re scrolling – report [Updated]
Facebook’s iOS seems to activate the iPhone’s camera when you’re scrolling your Facebook feed – bug or feature? Either way, not welcome behavior.
Facebook announces new Portal video chat devices, including Portal TV
Facebook has just announced three new Portal video calling devices: the Portal Mini, Portal, and Portal TV.
Millions of phone numbers linked to Facebook accounts discovered on unprotected server
It has been discovered that a server revealed hundreds of millions of phone numbers and unique Facebook ID because it was not password protected.
Hundreds of contractors review Facebook Messenger audio
Facebook has now admitted that, up until recently, it was allowing outside contractors review audio recordings from Facebook Messenger.
Facebook’s Dark Mode is being tested
It looks like the mobile Facebook app is taking a dark turn. Facebook’s Dark Mode appears to be in an early stage of development, but be patient as the social network continues to smooth out the rough edges.
How to report conversations on Facebook Messenger
If you are receiving unwanted messages or those from people you don’t know, stay safe. Here’s how to report conversations on Facebook Messenger.
Apple will reportedly restrict background activity in WhatsApp, other apps in iOS 13
According to a new report, Apple is going to make changes with iOS 13 that will restrict background activity in apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Apple joins the Data Transfer Project with Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and others
Being able to quickly transfer data from one service to another isn’t the easiest process, but one open-source initiative is looking to make that easier. And Apple has joined forces with them.
Eight US states could separately launch antitrust investigations of Apple & others
Following the unusual step of announcing a broad antitrust review of major Silicon Valley platform giants on part of the United States Department of Justice, a new report released Friday alleges that eight US states could separately probe the tech giants.
FTC officially announces it’s slapping Facebook with a $5 billion fine
The Federal Trade Commission is officially fining Facebook with a massive $5 billion over privacy violations and the widely reported the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
