Tag: facebook
It's official: Social networks are the most popular internet destination
Social networks are now the most popular internet destination in the UK, according to new figures. 2.4 billion UK users accessed sites such as Facebook and Twitter in January, a report from Experian Hitwise shows. This represents 12.4% of…
Twitter follows Facebook in adding 'https' security in battle against hackers
As fraudsters eye up social networks, the industry fights back. From now on, Twitter users will have the option to set the use of "https" as a default option for the micro-blogging site. Https, sitting at the beginning of…
Former Pope gets Facebook page to build community ahead of beatification
Because Facebook isn't just about sharing information – it creates community, discussion and the sharing of ideas. At least this is how the Vatican sees the social networking site, as it has chosen to set up a Facebook page…
Ronaldo is sport's most effective social networker, says Facebook exec
Christiano Ronaldo has been crowned the most effective social networker in sport, according to Facebook's Head of International Business Development Christian Hernandez. Speaking at the third annual Global Sports Forum in Barcelona today, Hernandez praised the way the Real Madrid…
Facebook reaches out to those bullied on the site with 'trusted friend' feature
Now Facebook users can report problems to a "trusted friend" if they receive an unpleasant message, or they can report nasty comments or pictures directly to Facebook's moderators. The new feature was presented at a White House anti-bullying conference…
Google launches 'Personal Profiles' – stand against Facebook?
Google's new 'Personal Profiles' features lets all Gmail users set up a page with pictures and personal information. This will likely be the first entry that comes up when someone searches for your name, Google's Greg Marra wrote on…
Facebook goes for mobile, buys group messaging service Beluga
Facebook has taken another step towards becoming our first point of internet contact by buying messaging group Beluga. Beluga is a developer of mobile applications and web systems, enabling users to send instant group messages via SMS. Founded less…
First newspaper moves to publish exclusively on Facebook
As of today, The Rockville Central will move all its content onto Facebook. The American community newssite has chosen to use the social network as its only portal to reach readers, illustrating just how central Facebook is becoming in…
Facebook turns 'like' button into sharing tool
Now where's that 'unlike' button when you need it. Before you had to click the 'share' button to publish someone else's posts, pictures or links on your own Facebook page. Now that's all set to change, as Facebook alters…
Google keeps options open as new Nexus handsets won't allow Facebook contact syncing
The two "Google phones", Nexus One and Nexus S, won't allow users to sync phone numbers from their Facebook contacts like other Android handsets can. Google has for some reason chosen to disable this feature for the Gingerbread update…
