Facebook rolls out free VoIP calling through iPhone Messenger
it seems that Facebook Phone is a reality, but just not in the way most thought it would be. The Facebook Messenger app now supports VoIP calling.
Tokyo Game Show Focuses on Social, Smartphones
It’s not quite game over at the annual Tokyo Game Show opening Thursday, but with smartphones, tablets and other computer-like devices luring people away from the once-dominant consoles devoted to video games, the rules have changed.
Anti-Political Grandstanding Viral Campaign in Philippines gets International Attention
Viral campaign showcasing photos of Philippine politicians grandstanding outside of election season gets the attention of international media
Revamped Sina Weibo Set to Come with Google+ Style Sharing
Chinese mega social network Sina Weibo is set for a major revamp that will see it incorporate Google+ style sharing.
Philippine Govt Announces Unified #Walangpasok Hashtag for Class, Work Suspension Announcements
Philippine government is asking concerned agencies and organizations to use unified hashtag #walangpasok for marking social media posts.
Viral Video of Driver Assaulting Traffic Enforcer Leads to Lawsuit
Viral video of a driver assaulting an MMDA traffic enforcer leads to lawsuit, with government officials lauding citizens’ vigilance in the use of social media.
Facebook Pressured to Remove Page Deemed Racist
Facebook is under pressure to remove page that insults Australian Aborigines, and was accused of using its U.S. base to avoid anti-discrimination laws.
Ex-Google China Head Apologizes After Olympic Row
Ex-Google China head Kaifu Lee has apologized after posting contact details of a US swimming coach who cast doubt on a Chinese Olympic swimmer’s performance.
83 Million Facebook Accounts are Illegitimate
83 million Facebook users are illegitimate, duplicates or fakes, and the social network is working on improving the quality of its traffic.
Sina Weibo Goes Crazy for Olympic Opening Ceremony With 119 Million Tweets Sent
Users of Sina Weibo took to the first ever social Olympics with a gusto, with 119-million messages sent during the opening ceremony alone.




