Facebook for Windows Phone version 2.5 update coming soon

Facebook for Windows Phone version 2.5 update coming soon

The Facebook for Windows Phone app only just received an overhaul back in February, and today over at the official Facebook for Windows Phone page the team responsible for developing the app had shared ... Read more »
Could Microsoft sell Bing to Facebook?

Could Microsoft sell Bing to Facebook?

OK this is pretty far-fetched, but according to a post on Barron’s Tech Trader Daily blog, CNBC editor Gary Kaminsky “made passing reference to a report that apparently claims Microsoft might be considering giving ... Read more »
Bing adds Linked Pages

Bing adds Linked Pages

Microsoft took another small step toward Bing integration with Facebook today with the introduction of Bing Linked Pages.  By allowing Bing to connect up with your Facebook account, you can now manage the way ... Read more »
Facebook for Windows Phone update announced

Facebook for Windows Phone update announced

(Update: the app is available now, thanks for the tweets and comments.  We received an update notice, but you can try to uninstall and reinstall if you don’t get notified) A new version of ... Read more »
Is Bing cranking up new social features?

Is Bing cranking up new social features?

Much has been made recently both about Google’s somewhat forced entry into social search as it tries to compete with Facebook, and with Bing’s much friendlier relationship with not only Facebook, but Twitter.  Last ... Read more »
Can a Google+ backlash help Bing?

Can a Google+ backlash help Bing?

There’s been a bit of a tempest in a teapot brewing this week as Google introduced what it’s calling “Search Plus Your World”.  The feature, which in some respects is similar to the way ... Read more »
Facebook launches Messenger for Windows

Facebook launches Messenger for Windows

Facebook today launched its own stand-alone Windows 7 only client for Facebook chat, Facebook Messenger for Windows (download link). After a bit of a flurry where the link was leaked and posted, apparently first ... Read more »
So what IS the deal with the Windows Live Messenger “Microsoft Live” Facebook app?

So what IS the deal with the Windows Live Messenger “Microsoft Live” Facebook app?

Sometime in the past few weeks, Microsoft apparently changed the name of the Facebook app for Windows Live Messenger.  The app, used to connect Messenger and Facebook chat so you can chat with your ... Read more »
Skype now allows users to video call Facebook friends

Skype now allows users to video call Facebook friends

Today Skype, Microsoft’s recent acquisition, has announced that users of its PC and Mac clients can now link their Facebook profile to their Skype account to allow users to video their Facebook friends. This ... Read more »
Official Facebook for Windows Phone app to be updated to “Mango” version next week

Official Facebook for Windows Phone app to be updated to “Mango” version next week

With Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” update, Microsoft baked the best of Facebook directly into the OS, bringing features like Facebook Chat and Check-ins in addition to the integrated contact list, social feeds, photo albums ... Read more »