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The Facebook Phone: Finally Sorta Real

We’ve been talking about it for years now — half dread, half excitement — and now it’s no longer just our imaginations. The Facebook Phone is as real as it’s probably ever going to get: a complete Android takeover that converts your smartphone. UPDATE: EYES ON!


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What Is Facebook’s Big Mysterious Phone Going To Be?

Next week, Facebook is going to show us its “new home on Android“. What does that mean? We’re not sure — we could be days away from The Facebook Phone, or just a lovely new life-consuming app. But here are our best bets for what Zuck has up his Androidy sleeves.


That Internet War Apocalypse Is A Lie

You might have read some headlines today — in very reputable publications — saying that there’s an internet attack underway. The biggest in history. Enough to slow down the internet. This would be exciting and scary, except it’s just not true.


The Next iOS Needs To Look Like This Australian-Designed Render

It’s not a good sign when the best iOS features are imaginary ones designed by people who aren’t getting paid to do it, instead of, you know, being designed by Apple, like this revamped vision for iPhone multitasking. Apple, steal this now.


Apple’s Big New Hire Sure Doesn’t Like Apple Sometimes

Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch — that’s the guy in charge of technology at a very powerful and important technology company — is jumping ship, reportedly for Apple. It’s odd, because he’s said a lot of mean, frustrated things about Apple!


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It Took Five Years To Make A Beautiful Android Phone

Android has become an enormous success in part by appealing to a lot of people who don’t prioritise aesthetics. It’s no wonder it’s been ugly for half a decade. But it has finally spawned a truly gorgeous object for everyone: the HTC One.


The Single Creepiest Thing You Can Do On Facebook

Always be nice, and cool. That’s the motto around here. But sometimes you just want to make someone wildly uncomfortable. Or maybe you want to avoid social nightmare! Either way, here is some sacred social media advice. Heed or perish.


WSJ: Facebook Is Stealing Hashtags From Twitter

If you’re #dying for #newwaystoexpressyourself, then you’re about to read some #goodnews (#rumouralert!). The #wallstreetjournal says #facebook will “incorporate the hashtag” on its own (#copying much?).


Reuters Employee Exposed As Alleged Anonymous Agent

Matthew Keys, one of Reuters News’ top social media managers, is facing serious prison time after federal accusations that he is a member of Anonymous. According to the US Department of Justice, Keys tried to help the hackers deface Tribune Company newspaper sites.


What Happens When A Drone Hits A Plane?

There’s still a mysterious black drone in New York, and the FBI can’t find it. Last week it appeared just metres away from a passenger jet — that’s too close. What if it had hit it? Bad things. Bad, dangerous things.