Rumor is that Facebook prepares to launch an app that will allow users to post anonymously. Since its inception, almost 10 years ago, the social network insisted that users should use their real names. The take brought the company, as well as users, plenty of advantages. But some users have not been totally happy with the fact that they should disclose their real names. Others decided that they … [Read more...]
Free Internet in Zambia via Facebook App
Facebook, thanks to its Internet.org project has taken another step in helping those who still have no access to the internet by launching an App in Zambia. For those Zambians who subscribe to the Airtel phone company, Internet.org will provide access to several basic internet services free of charge. Data charges will not be incurred and as such, internet users that might find such charges … [Read more...]
Facebook Android App Updated for Emerging Countries after trip to Africa
Facebook this week rolled out an update to its Android app that adds some new options for liking and tagging posts but the social network also provided a sneak peek into how a team trip to Africa helped boost apps speeds for users around the globe. A recent visit to Africa by some Facebook engineers prompted them to tweak their Android app. They experienced what it’s like to use Facebook on low … [Read more...]
Poke, Camera app make silent exit from Facebook
Social networking site Facebook is no longer giving fight to its rival Snapchat as it has quietly removed two of the unsuccessful apps from the iOS App Store. The Facebook has pulled the plug on two applications-Poke and Camera- nearly two years after their debuts. The users will not be able to find both apps on Apple App Store and the help pages related to Poke and Camera apps will also … [Read more...]