If Android users were feeling a little left out by Facebook's recent updates, this week brings some respite. The social network has just launched Work Chat, an app that allows Android users to use Facebook at Work on-the-go. Chatterbox Work Chat looks and operates a lot like Messenger. Users can connect individually and in groups, …
Social video is a Brave New World – and Facebook is betting Virtual Reality is going to play a bit part in moving pictures. The social network has just released 360 Video support for iOS. In a spin While VR support has been available for Android and web-based Facebook users since September, now iPhone users …
Microsoft has just released Social Share, a new service that lets users repost PowerPoint presentations on social networks. Sharing is caring Social Share has been developed by Microsoft Garage, an initiative that encourages Microsoft employees to trial experimental projects. The free plugin for PowerPoint lets you share slides on Facebook and Twitter as either a photo …
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Facebook has just launched Notify, a new app that delivers real-time notifications about news and events. Sounds sort of like Twitter right? On Notice Facebook announced the news in a blog post. "Everyone has different interests, so whether you’re into sports, celebrities, news, movies, music or shopping, Notify makes it easy to find notifications you’re …
Last year Facebook launched Local Awareness Ads, aimed at helping retailers connect with nearby customers. Now Facebook has released two updates intended to make targeting smarter. Local legends Aimed at businesses with multiple locations, the first update lets businesses add bespoke copy using the Locations for Page feature. This means that a restaurant with various locations can …
In news that will surprise no-one, Facebook's latest earning report has confirmed Mark Zuckerberg's social network continues to expand in both users and cash. Billions of both. Bling time Facebook's latest earnings report confirms the network now has 1.55 billion users, with 1 billion of these logging on every day. Daily Active Users are up …
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Here's something you don't see every day. A bank is encouraging its employees to use Facebook during business hours. Face the music However it's not all kitten photos and Liking your mates's pics from last weekend's party. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has partnered with Facebook in a landmark deal that will see Facebook at …
Facebook has revealed a massive increase to its search functionality – with all 2 trillion of its publicly listed posts are now searchable. Needle in a haystack Facebook announced the news in a blog post. "Today, we’re updating Facebook Search so that in addition to friends and family, you can find out what the world …
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Facebook loves tinkering with its products almost as much as Twitter does. The latest update: new GIF buttons for Messenger. Message in a bottle While there's been no official announcement, several Facebook chat and Messenger users have spied the new buttons, which appear when you open a chat window. Sitting beside the Send Money, Photo …
Facebook is preparing to launch several new ways users can purchase products on mobile. Shopping trolley Facebook announced the news in a blog post. "Marketers are challenged to reach their customers and drive sales on mobile. "The majority of time spent on mobile is in apps, and people spend the majority of that time in …