WhatsApp just launched a new app — on desktop
Facebook is running to mobile. Except when it's not.
Here are the things you probably won't hear on Facebook's earnings call
It'll be more of the same -- and less of this.
Viber Joins WhatsApp, Apple With End-to-End Encryption
Chalk up another victory for user privacy.
The New Encryption Bill Isn't Finished and Silicon Valley Already Hates it
The draft bill notes that "No person or entity is above the law."
Take That, FBI: WhatsApp Is Now Fully Encrypted
This was a long time coming.
Why Was a Facebook Executive Arrested in Brazil? Encryption.
WhatsApp's encryption is generating problems in Brazil.
Facebook's WhatsApp Is Now Free
The company says it wants to connect businesses and their customers to make money, but wants to avoid advertising and spam,
Is Your Messaging App Encrypted?
Most companies could still read your messages if needed.
The Familiar Culprit Behind Brazil's WhatsApp Ban: Encryption
Facebook walks a fine line between protecting users and helping authorities.
Brazil Has Blocked Access to WhatsApp for Two Days
Brazilian telecoms, feeling the competitive heat, have pressed for government regulation of the popular app.
Code/Mobile 2015: Facebook VP of Messaging Product David Marcus
Facebook spun out its own Messenger app, bought WhatsApp and is working on a lot of nifty integrations for them. At Code/Mobile, Facebook messaging chief David Marcus talks about acquisitions, WeChat, AI and more. Interview by Kara Swisher and...
You No Longer Need a Facebook Account to Use Facebook Messenger
Look out, WhatsApp.
Three Things We Want to See From Facebook Earnings (But Probably Won't)
Give us more, Zuck!
Re/wind: Microsoft's Fancy New Holographic Headset Thing, Saving Deleted Photos and More
And Box's IPO went just fine, thanks for asking.
WhatsApp Is Coming to Your Desktop
Messaging service WhatsApp launched a web version on Wednesday, meaning users can now send and receive messages from their desktop or laptop computers. WhatsApp, for which Facebook paid $19 billion last February, said through a spokesperson that...
Re/wind: We Survived CES (Somehow), Gearing Up for Another Digital Media Arms Race and More
Oh, and "The Interview" made Sony Pictures a $30 million.
WhatsApp Keeps on Growing, Hits 700 Million Users
That's more than 200 million new users since the Facebook acquisition.
The Night WhatsApp's Jan Koum Almost Wrecked His Facebook News (Video)
"It was a little surreal."
British Spy Chief Demands More Access to Twitter, Facebook
Social sites are "the command and control networks of choice for terrorists."
WhatsApp's Jan Koum Has No Plans to Make Money (Video)
With Facebook footing the bill, WhatsApp has no pressure to monetize anytime soon.
Facebook Paid $19 Billion for WhatsApp, Which Lost $138 Million Last Year
WhatsApp made just $10 million in revenue in 2013.
The World of Mobile by the Numbers
Getting ready for the Code/Mobile conference.
WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum Apologizes for '96 Restraining-Order Incident
The Facebook board member regrets his behavior involving his ex-girlfriend.
Code/red: Apple to Hold iPad Event on October 16
Plus, the E.C. clears Facebook-Whatsapp, #beardgate and the worst cat ever.
Facebook Wins E.U. Approval for $19 Billion WhatsApp Purchase
Facebook gets the green light from European regulators on its WhatsApp purchase.
Making Sense of Mobile When Everything Is Mobile (Video)
How the staff of Re/code prepares the lineup for Code/Mobile, Oct. 27-28.
Will Messaging Apps Be Gaming Hubs in the U.S.?
Can any one messaging app sway the app charts the way Line, WeChat and KakaoTalk do in Asia?
Time to Monetize Messenger? PayPal's President David Marcus Jumps to Facebook to Run Messaging Unit.
This signals a potentially big shift in payments strategy.
Code/red: Of Course Mysterious Amazon Device Is a Smartphone
Plus, social media prenups and the curious timing of Tony Bates’s GoPro appointment.
The Winners and Losers at Apple's WWDC Keynote
Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
Look at This! We're Uploading and Sharing a Staggering 1.8 Billion Photos a Day.
Courtesy of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat. Which one of these things is not like the other?