Rumor: Facebook looking to buy WhatsApp

Rumors are circulating that Facebook is looking to buy instant messaging mavens WhatsApp. No pricing of the conquering or fifty-fifty confirmation of talks take been revealed, just TechCrunch seems convinced that something is brewing betwixt the 2 companies.

Facebook famously bought Instagram for $1B not besides long ago, although that number is generally reflected in now devalued stock options. It'due south non clear why Facebook would purchase WhatsApp just there are a few possibilities, including augmenting or fifty-fifty gutting the unreliable Facebook Chat and at that place is of course the legion of WhatsApps users (who never fail to tell u.s. there is an update for the app on Windows Phone, more on the below).

Neither company has confirmed the report at this time. We should bespeak out the chuckle we had back here at Windows Phone Primal as ane company who is infamous for having a terrible mobile experience may be purchasing another who also seems to take trouble (at to the lowest degree on Windows Telephone). We're non sure what kind of disaster these ii companies could whip upwards only hopefully if it comes to pass, information technology won't exist Yahoo! level bad.

The WhatsApp update and Windows Phone 8

Speaking of WhatsApp, we'd like to personally thank the xi,248 readers who sent in tips to permit united states know that the Windows Phone version of WhatsApp has had a modest update to version 2.8.8. We hear it's slightly faster and less buggy, which is basically the aforementioned matter we say every time WhatsApp gets an update. The update also "optimizes your chat storage" and sends chat history via email, which sounds thrilling.

Unfortunately if you're on Windows Phone 8, you're nevertheless out of luck, as this version is not listed for that Os, meaning no WhatsApp for you. This happened a few weeks ago too and we perhaps unfairly ranted against WhatsApp. We say unfairly because we received this annotation from Microsoft at the time:

"Due to an operational error, WhatsApp was temporarily unavailable to Windows Phone eight customers in the Windows Phone Store. The error has been stock-still and WhatsApp will exist available again shortly." – Microsoft spokesperson

The irony is of form the app did return for a few days earlier this two.8.8 update. Now that the update is out, Windows Phone 8 users are back to non having access again. Microsoft's fault? WhatsApp's error? We don't really intendance at this point as we're just tired of the back and forth.

We do know that Nokia is working with WhatsApp to release a newer version (we're unsure if it is a Lumia exclusive) and if there were anyone who could make that app finally stable, it would exist Nokia'due south squad of skilled devs. There is no ETA though on that version, so we'll but have to sit tight.

Until then, please stop tipping us on WhatsApp, kthxbai!

Pick upwardly WhatsApp hither in the WIndows Telephone Store.

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New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New study reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is expressionless

Business Insider has today published a follow-up study with more details nearly Microsoft's canceled HoloLens three augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens inside, powered past a Samsung telephone in your pocket.

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Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

Starting at just $250, Microsoft'south commencement foray into affordable laptops for the education market is a winner. With a gorgeous blueprint, excellent thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would do right to sell this directly to consumers too. Let's just promise Intel can make a improve CPU.