Social Networking Apps

Trying to Make Sense of Facebook’s Massive Bet on WhatsApp

Sidecar testing new trending tool for activity hot spots

The feature would show users heavily trafficked areas for rides

Tip of the Hat: WhatApp users are the big losers in Facebook deal

While WhatApp and Facebook will get some significant benefits from the $19 billion deal, it's unclear what happens to users of the messaging app

Facebook coughs up $19B to buy WhatsApp, draw younger users

Purchase of messaging app company also seen as boosting Facebook's mobile presence

Facebook’s Auto Play Video Ads ‘Imminent’

WhatsApp deal gives Facebook a path to crowded China market

Facebook has been blocked in China, but WhatsApp can still be downloaded

With WhatsApp, Facebook aims for immediacy

Facebook sees opportunity in real-time conversations carried out using WhatsApp

Report: Malware-infected Android apps spike in the Google Play store

Wallpaper Dragon Ball and Finger Hockey were cited as among the most downloaded malicious apps

A kindly reminder from Google: Don’t be a Glasshole

Glass wearers should turn their devices off in places that ask people to turn off cellphones, the company said

Twitter Suffering From Growing Pains (and Facebook Comparisons)