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HTC First Google Edition: when Facebook fails

By Cory Gunther
on 23 May, 2013

HTC has been in the news a lot lately regarding their failed attempt at a Facebook Phone, again. We've also been hearing a lot of rumors about an HTC One 'Google Edition' to compete with Samsung's stock Android experience phone. With many questions around how the Ultrapixel camera and beats audio features would work without HTC's proprietary software we have an answer, and that is the HTC First Google Edition. Or just call it the HTC Second.

HTC First ‘Facebook phone’ UK launch plans put on hold

By Robert Nelson
on 23 May, 2013

While there remains some debate over the success of the HTC First "Facebook Home" phone in the US market, it looks like the handset will not even be getting a chance in the UK. EE, who had already been accepting pre-orders for the handset has since confirmed they will not be launching the HTC First.

Facebook on Google Glass arrives for instant photo sharing

By Cory Gunther
on 16 May, 2013

This afternoon, along with many others, Facebook has just launched their official app for Google Glass. They are the latest out of a long line that have just announced their acceptance of the wearable computing device. Today we saw similar launches for Twitter, Evernote and more. It isn't a full featured app obviously, but that wasn't the point at this stage.

Android Facebook app update lets you delete comments on the go

By Shane McGlaun
on 14 May, 2013

Many Facebook users have criticized the Facebook application as lacking in stability and functionality. In fact, the Android Facebook application was so bad that Facebook forced its own employees to use Android devices so they can work the kinks out of the app a while back. If you're an avid Facebook user on your Android device, a new update for the application is now available that brings a nice new feature.

HTC First reportedly getting the axe from AT&T

By Robert Nelson
on 13 May, 2013

AT&T lowered the price of the HTC First late last week and naturally, that had some questioning the success of the phone. To give a little background here, the HTC First was the first phone to launch with Facebook Home and it came available with AT&T on April 12. Basically, that is to say the handset had only been available for about a months time before that price cut arrived. The timing seems quick, however AT&T also lowered the price quite significantly. The HTC First went from $99.99 down to $0.99 on a two-year agreement.

Facebook adds, then deletes ongoing expandable notifications

By Robert Nelson
on 10 May, 2013

We are still waiting for the Facebook Home update to come available in the Google Play Store, however in the meantime, the company has rolled out an updated release of the regular Facebook app. This update is currently available and the changelog details a few minor, but welcomed additions. Aside from what we see in the changelog though, there seems to have been something else that was added and later removed.

Facebook Home arrives for the GALAXY S 4 and HTC One

By Cory Gunther
on 10 May, 2013

If you're the proud owner of the HTC One or Samsung's new GALAXY S 4, and have been looking to cover that beautiful 1080p display with some Facebook, we have good news. Facebook received an update last night enabling their "home on Android" launcher to support and work wonderfully with both devices.

Facebook Home update will return our standard Android icon dock

By Cory Gunther
on 9 May, 2013

The folks from Facebook have apparently been having a pretty good month if recently released numbers are accurate, but changes are still coming to Facebook Home. Today they revealed more than 1 million users downloaded Home, and those who still enjoy it use Facebook 25% more. After many complaints however changes are coming, and Facebook is giving us back our standard Android icon dock we all love, and need.

Facebook Home reaches 1 million downloads, usage on the rise

By Cory Gunther
on 9 May, 2013

Back during the beginning of April Facebook finally released their "Home on Android" simply called Facebook Home. Now just a month later they've confirmed the application has already reached 1 million downloads, and as a result Facebook usage for those with Home installed has increased roughly 25%. That isn't all either, they have new features coming soon too.

Facebook in talks with Waze for potential $1 billion acquisition

By Robert Nelson
on 9 May, 2013

Facebook acquired Instagram back in April of 2012. While that acquisition started out with talks of $1 billion, it eventually dropped to $750 million. As of today however, it is looking like Facebook may be getting ready to make another $1 billion deal. The latest company is Waze and is it being reported the two companies are in "advanced talks."