Social networking mammoth Facebook might be in for an initial venture into e-Commerce with the launch of the Buy button on its core mobile app, allowing users to make in-app purchases for products and virtual services from retailers.
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Microsoft retires Nokia X, Nokia Asha and S40 phones
In perhaps its biggest mass layoffs ever, Microsoft is also terminating the production of some Nokia handsets that run operating systems other than the Windows Phone, an extensive move to zero in its focus on the software giant’s proprietary mobile OS.
Facebook launches Mentions app for celebrities
Facebook just launched a new social app that is not just a simple alternative to Facebook, but it’s a social networking app available only to influential people including actors, musicians, athletes and other famous people. These people can use the new Mentions app to discuss and send messages to their fanbase.
Google partners with Novartis to develop smart contact lens
Google has moved to help diabetes patients monitor their blood sugar level by partnering with pharmaceutical company Novartis to develop a smart contact lens that builds on the technology used for the Google Glass wearable computing.
Google denies lack of certificate pinning on Gmail app for iOS poses threats
Nearly five months after Lacoon Security notified Google of what it called a vulnerability in the lack of certificate pinning on the Gmail app for iOS, the software giant dismissed the oversight as having no particular capability of exposing users to threats.
iWatch In-depth Report: Three Variations from Apple Coming Soon?
The Apple iWatch has been a rumored addition to the Apple product line for the longest time now. However, this once rumor is now gaining ground among many individuals who feel that the tech giant is expected to release or at least announce a smartwatch variety this coming October.
