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Smartphone users check Facebook 14 times daily according to report

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Mar, 2013

It's pretty safe to say we all have a problem. According to some new reports and surveys coming out this week, if you own a smartphone you probably check Facebook at least 14 times a day. And that is on average. Meaning many users check it far more than 14 times daily. Oh and this is just on a smartphone, this doesn't even count computer habits.

HTC Myst FCC filing shows support for AT&T LTE

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Mar, 2013

While an FCC filing does not necessarily mean a release is coming soon, it does imply that a release is coming. Enter the recently discovered filing for the HTC Myst, the phone that has previously been dubbed the Facebook Phone. This particular filing seems to confirm previous reports about the handset heading to AT&T.

Gameloft reveals UNO & Friends multiplayer for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 21 Mar, 2013

Gameloft is totally a fan of UNO, and they've offered a version on Android for some time now. Today though, the folks from Gameloft have just released the official launch trailer for the all-new UNO & Friends cross platform multiplayer game that is coming soon. It will be available on Android, iOS, and Facebook and we'll all be able to compete together.

Facebook update lets you change profile pic and report spam on mobile

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Mar, 2013

Today the folks from Facebook and team Zuck have just issued a software update for their highly popular Android app. First off, no, this isn't the new design they revealed a few weeks ago but it does bring some much needed improvement to a few features on mobile. For one they've streamlined the change your profile picture option, something that's been a chore on the Android app.

Facebook looks to be pushing Android app update, outside the Play Store

By Robert Nelson
on 14 Mar, 2013

Facebook appears to be pushing a new update for Android users. The catch here, the update is apparently not coming from the Play Store. Based on what we are seeing, this Facebook update is talking about adding some new and seemingly expected features such as being able to change your profile picture as well as being able to download files without notification.

Facebook Phone chatter continues: HTC Myst may arrive this spring

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Mar, 2013

The never ending tale of the Facebook phone has returned. Of course, we have seen a few devices actually released. In the past we had the HTC Status, which launched on AT&T. That release goes all the way back to 2011 and wasn't all that successful, but the rumors of another Facebook phone have remained. Rumors that HTC was planning something sprung up in July of 2012 and remained throughout the year. It is now 2013, the year this is all expected to happen and it looks like we have some specs.

Facebook Newsfeed redesign aims for ‘mobile consistency’

By Cory Gunther
on 7 Mar, 2013

Today Facebook is detailing the all-new Facebook front page known as the Newsfeed, and team Zuckerberg just announced a few details. Everything is changing, again. The new redesign will be aimed at "mobile consistency" as well as delivering what they call the best "personalized newspaper" available. It looks like Facebook is about to start taking mobile seriously.

Facebook focuses on mobile with new intensive training program

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Mar, 2013

The social network giant Facebook surely isn't slowing down anytime soon, but they have recognized the shift to mobile is the future and are adapting quite well. It's no secret that they've been shifting from the web to a more mobile-focused company, and today we're learning a few additional details about how they've done it, and why.

App Updates: Facebook, Google+, Temple Run 2 and more

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Feb, 2013

While there's no telling what apps the millions and millions of Android users have installed, especially considering there is more than 700,000 apps in the Play Store. However, today there was a pretty big list of apps getting updated that most users usually have on their phones. So instead of wasting time, here's a list of some popular apps all receiving updates today.

HTC teases the M7 with yet another photo

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Feb, 2013

The folks from HTC apparently have decided to turn up the teasers and advertisements with the launch of their new flagship HTC One smartphone dubbed the M7. We've been seeing various leaks, videos, and pictures on their Facebook page all week. Today they posted their last teaser video, and now their Facebook page has been updated yet again.