One of the concerns raised by the recent Facebook hack was whether access tokens might have provided access to third-party apps. The company now says there is ‘no evidence’ that this has happened … The company’s product management VP made the statement. The company says that it will be taking one further precautionary step. Any developer using our official Facebook SDKs — and all those that have regularly checked the validity of their users’ access tokens – were automatically protected when we reset people’s access tokens....

The world of Marvel’s mutants has bee given a fres start, with s new line-up of X-Men books covering almost every aspect of the new mutant nation. While many fans will hope this is a happier time for their favorite mutants, Fallen Angels is telling the story of those heroes who don’t feel quite so… heroic. And early on, it’s looking like one of the best new X-Men books on stands....

As with most of the characters in Family Guy, Glenn Quagmire has changed a lot over the years. He used to just be the zany neighbor who looked like Bob Hope and was an infamous sex pest. However, his perverted antics have gotten a lot darker over the years and more layers have been added to the character. Some of his newfound layers include his history of sexual abuse from his mother and his childhood bully, and the fact that he hates Brian....

Facebook has released an updated version of its Facebook application for iOS today, bringing the iPad application more in line with the website’s recently announced redesign and adding some features from the Android-based Facebook Home software. The Verge took a hands-on look at the updated app. The iPad application now has a more streamlined, simplified user-interface that focuses more on content such as photos… The iPad application, in addition to the iPhone and iPod touch versions, gained a few other neat features that are inspired by Facebook Home....

First released in 2014, Facebook’s Safety Check feature will be getting a dedicated home for both the iOS app as well as on the web. The Safety Check feature allows users to let loved ones know they are safe if they are near or in a crisis. Facebook shared via its Disaster Response page that the social media service will be rolling out the permanent feature over the coming weeks....

Applications with advanced hardware make a smartphone really smart. Xiaomi Redmi Note series smartphones come with excellent features to support its firmware and other third-party applications. Most of the apps work synchronized with the cloud storage or use the internet in one or other manner at least to store/ register a data in the database. Therefore internet connectivity is an inevitable matter for the proper functioning of the smartphones. Wi-Fi plays a major role in connecting smartphones to the network....

Facebook announced today four ways that will work to block or prevent misinformation and hate speech from spreading on its platform. The tactics range from tweaking how its NewsFeed algorithm works to expanding its partnership with the Associated Press, academics, fact-checking experts, and more. As reported by Axios, Facebook shared the updates on its efforts to block and reduce fake news and hate speech during a press event today at its headquarters....

Facebook is currently developing a new standalone mobile app geared toward breaking news, Business Insider reports. The mobile app in testing is said to be Twitter-like in a news sense as its focus is said to be around allowing partnered publications to push alerts to users. Another Twitter-like aspect is the character limit of alerts being tested. According to the report, publications will have 100 characters plus an article link for users to click in each alert; similarly, tweets are limited to 140 characters in total....

Facebook is updating its Messenger iOS and Android app today with a couple of really interesting new features: the ability to record short voice messages, and a free calling service that utilizes users’ existing data plans but not their call allowance. Facebook noted on the app’s iTunes page that the calling service will roll out in the next few weeks, while the other features appear to be available to users today....

Mac and iOS developer Acrylic Software just announced that Facebook has acquired it. Founder Dustin Mcdonald unveiled the news on Acrylic’s blog: Acrylic Software is located in Vancouver, Canada, and its most notable products include Pulp and Wallet. Pulp presents news feeds in a clean, fresh UI for easy scanning through headlines, previews, and photos on a Mac or iPad, while Wallet allows users to track their sensitive information, such as web passwords, software license keys, credit card numbers, also on a Mac or iOS device....

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has added Supergirl’s Carl Lumbly to its cast, although his role is still a mystery. One of the most hyped programs coming to Disney+ this year, the MCU property is filling out its cast as production continues ahead of a summer release date on the streaming service. The superhero series is wrapping up filming in Atlanta, although production hasn’t gone off without a hitch, with a natural disaster bringing shoots in Puerto Rico to a halt....

The online action roleplaying game (RPG) by Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout 76, has been doing well in the gaming community two years into its release. Despite certain controversies surrounding its release, the game went on to sell 1.4 million copies within a year of its release and was nominated for a number of prestigious awards as well. With players freely exploring an open world torn apart by nuclear warfare, the game has been hailed for its thrilling and dynamic gameplay....

Facebook has recently made a change in how long it takes to process deleting an account. Previously, it took 14 days to delete an account, now that has been more than doubled to 30 days. Facebook confirmed the change to The Verge today: Notably, the update comes after Facebook’s latest massive security breach, where at least 50 million accounts were compromised. The attack had to do with hackers taking advantage of a flaw in Facebook’s “View As” feature....

A leaked Meta internal memo from late April reveals the plan to entirely transform Facebook’s feed to become more TikTok-like. In addition, the company’s executives want to reintegrate Messenger back into Facebook’s main app, revealed a report. The Verge obtained this leaked memo that shows the plans from the Meta executive in charge of Facebook, Tom Alison. The publication reported: Facebook wants to combine recommended posts with Reels. The same already happens with Instagram, and it could help “reverse the app’s stagnant growth and potentially lure back young people....

Facebook is getting ready to take the next step with its Oculus virtual-reality headset platform. In an unexpected move, the company has been working to integrate Oculus VR workouts with Apple Health — the app built into iOS that manages all the health data of iPhone and Apple Watch users. The feature was detailed by Bloomberg and then confirmed by developer Steve Moser, who found details about this integration in the code of Oculus’ iOS app....

Fallout 76 players have found a new unlimited C.A.M.P. budget glitch. Players have long complained that the budget for building one’s home in Fallout 76 is way too small. Many simple items like lights and display cases gobble up C.A.M.P. budgets quickly, making complex setups an exercise in budget management rather than creativity. In contrast, this glitch gives players a way to build whatever they want, as long as they have the right blueprints and some time on their hands....

Update: It is live, we’ve taken a walkthrough below. According to The Verge (formerly known as This is my next), the elusive Facebook for iPad app is about to go live “momentarily” on the App Store. The iPhone app will also get updated, the publication has it, with bookmarks to apps, a new Requests dialog that will display app notifications, and support for Facebook Credits for in-app payments. VentureBeat quoted Facebook engineer Leon Dubinsky as describing the software on the Facebook blog, but no such post had gone live at press time....

Facebook on Wednesday announced its fiscal 2021 second quarter results with $29 billion in revenue, representing a 56% year-over-year growth. With faster growth than Apple and Microsoft during the same period, it seems that Facebook hasn’t been affected by the privacy changes introduced with iOS 14.5 — at least for now. More impressive than Facebook’s total revenue during Q2 FY2021 is the profit, which grew 101% to $10.4 billion. The company reported that the number of active users on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp increased by 12% when compared to last year, now with 2....

Bethesda has plans to manufacture canvas bags to replace the nylon ones sent to players who purchased the $200 Power Armor Edition of Fallout 76. This move comes after complaints from players who expected a nicer canvas bag with that specific special edition of the game. Promotional materials for the Power Armor Edition included a description of the bag intended for carrying the wearable T-51 helmet that also came with the box....

With tens of millions of active groups on Facebook, there are new updates coming to this popular tool. The social media giant announced Wednesday that it is adding more features for group admins to better manage their groups. Some of the new capabilities in Facebook groups include: The ability to automatically decline incoming posts identified as false information by third-party fact checkers; Admins and moderators can now suspend users temporarily from a group....