Neowin News Feed for: Facebook phone

Mark Zuckerberg unveils "Home," a new Android skin

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:36:25 +0100

Facebook have unveiled a new skin for Android, which includes new features such as "CoverFeed" and Chat Heads. While there is no dedicated phone, the software is available for all Android phones. Read more...

Watch the Facebook event right here, starting at 10AM PT, 1PM ET and 6PM BST

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:31:49 +0100

Facebook are hosting an event to launch their "new home on Android." The event starts at 10AM PT, 1PM ET and 6PM BST. Facebook is expected to unveil a custom skin for Android running on an HTC device. Read more...

HTC reported to be building a Facebook phone and its specs have leaked

Brad Sams — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:14:14 +0000

HTC and Facebook are reportedly teaming up once again to build another Facebook phone. While we don't know what OS the device will run, the specs for the phone have leaked. Read more...

Zuck: No, seriously, we're not building a Facebook phone

Andy Weir — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:24:16 +0000

A rumour that seems destined to never EVER die is that Facebook is developing its own smartphone. CEO Mark Zuckerberg again explicitly denied this, saying it would make little sense for the company. Read more...

What has Facebook been "building" for next week's press event?

John Callaham — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:10:42 +0000

Facebook has invited members of the press to a mysterious press event on Tuesday, January 15th at its headquarters. The company claims it will show the invited media "what we're building". Read more...

The Facebook phone is coming, but delayed, claims report

Andy Weir — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:45:04 +0000

A "very reliable source" claims that the infamous 'Facebook phone' is being built by HTC, under the development name 'Opera UL', but don't expect it anytime soon: "Apparently, it's been delayed." Read more...

Zuckerberg shoots down Facebook phone rumors

John Callaham — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 03:17:57 +0100

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg seemed to shut down all the previous rumors of a Facebook phone project, claiming today that making such a product "wouldn't make much sense for us to do." Read more...

Facebook hiring iPhone engineers for smartphone project?

John Callaham — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:53:28 +0100

New rumors about an unannounced Facebook smartphone project have hit the Internet, with the New York Times reporting that Facebook has hired several former iPhone team members to work on the phone. Read more...

Will a "Facebook phone" be powered by Windows Phone?

John Callaham — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:34:09 +0100

The idea of a 'Facebook phone' is one that frequently comes up - and it's back again. This time around, Microsoft is said to be pitching Windows Phone to Facebook as the perfect OS for its new device. Read more...

Rumor: Facebook developing "Buffy" phone with HTC

John Callaham — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:10:54 +0000

A new rumor claims that Facebook is working with smartphone maker HTC on a smartphone, code named "Buffy", that would have tight integration with the social networking service. Read more...