Facebook to buy WhatsApp

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[Dumbass17]

I didn't read the article, let alone much of this thread, but they better not force users to have facebook just to use whatsapp!!!

[spikerS]

I have no idea what whatsapp is, nor have I ever used it. Dunno what the big deal is...

[msommers]

It's awesome because I don't have iMessage. Uses data to send texts so great for international chatting.

[Supa Dexta]

Another thing I've noticed is if you text random people say from internet dating apps, you may know their first name (if they've given you a real name, and their phone number) - they will then show up in the 'people you may know' section of facebook, possibly whatsapp also but fb is fishing just regular text somehow also.

So then you have their full name, pics and any info they have listed on fb, or can piece together from their wall - kind of scary in a way as you can be trying to keep a low profile, and then facebook is displaying your profile to potential creeps.

[Sugarphreak]

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[jwslam]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
Another thing I've noticed is if you text random people say from internet dating apps, you may know their first name (if they've given you a real name, and their phone number) - they will then show up in the 'people you may know' section of facebook, possibly whatsapp also but fb is fishing just regular text somehow also.

If they're in your phone contacts on android, it's linked to google contacts and then it snowballs.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/noah-m...b_6293812.html

Time to get a dealer phone.

[Feruk]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Speaking of which... I am furious over the withdraw of Skype from supporting televisions. I have a Samsung TV with a webcam on the top which has been perfect for staying in touch with my wife when I am out of town (or vice versa).

I contacted Samsung to ask what other app I can use (as they control all the damn apps I can use), they told me that there is no video chat app anymore. So my camera is basically fucking useless now... wtf!!

Here's the reason I won't ever buy a Smart TV. Apps...

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Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I contacted Samsung to ask what other app I can use (as they control all the damn apps I can use), they told me that there is no video chat app anymore. So my camera is basically fucking useless now... wtf!!

Angry birds uses the camera lol.

Originally posted by jwslam
If they're in your phone contacts on android, it's linked to google contacts and then it snowballs.

Surely you can turn that permission off?

[mr2mike]

Whatsapp > Settings > Account > Uncheck 'share data with facebook'.

[ZenOps]

Might give this a try now that Fido finally has $15 for 3 GB of cellular data only plan, which might make this slightly usable.