Instagram seek to quell outrage over privacy changes
There has been outrage over Instagram's changes to its privacy policy to allow it to sell any photo uploaded by its users to advertisers.
Why are Facebook buying Instagram for $1bn?
Can a company that has existed for 500 days, has only 13 members of staff and produces no revenue be worth $1 billion?
Facebook to buy Instagram for $1 billion
Facebook's founder describes it as "an important milestone" as he offers a huge price for a company with around a dozen employees.
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Justin Bieber attacks 'countless lies' and rehab claim
Justin Bieber has unleashed a scathing attack on the media, accusing the press of writing "countless lies" about him.
In a fortnight which saw the 19-year-old singer cancel a concert, left short of breath at London's O2 and swear at a photographer, he was forced to deny on Instagram that he's going into rehab. Bieber added he had done nothing to deserve the negative publicity surrounding his European tour.
Justin Bieber added: "All this isn't easy. I get angry sometimes. I'm human. I'm gonna make mistakes. In gonna grow and get better from them. But all the love from you guys overcomes the negativity."
Instagram seek to quell outrage over privacy changes
There has been outrage over Instagram's changes to its privacy policy to allow it to sell any photo uploaded by its users to advertisers.
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Instagram's new future: Tuning out?
by Laura Kuenssberg - Business EditorCould Facebook's purchase of Instagram actually halt their rapid growth? Some Instagram users on Twitter are complaining this afternoon about Facebook buying the site, which already has 30 million users.
One user says, @Instagram was cool but I don't trust Facebook so I closed my account. Another, 'Not yet. As soon as it requires Facebook access or a Facebook account, it's going.' Another, 'I am deleting my account. I don't like F'book looking at every pic I take'..
It seems unlikely at this stage that this kick back will take away from the massive potential of this fast growing company. Another Twitter user points to the perhaps bizarre irony of using one social network to complain about another!
Why are Facebook buying Instagram for $1bn?
Can a company that has existed for 500 days, has only 13 members of staff and produces no revenue be worth $1 billion?
Read the full storyFacebook to buy Instagram for $1 billion
Facebook's founder describes it as "an important milestone" as he offers a huge price for a company with around a dozen employees.
Read the full storyZuckerberg on Instagram: 'We don't plan on doing many more of these'
– Mark Zuckerberg, FOUNDER OF FACEBOOKIt's the first time we've ever acquired a product and company with so many users... We don't plan on doing many more of these.
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The rise and rise of Instagram
The Facebook/Instagram deal is expected to be finalised in the next few weeks.
- Instagram was first launched in January 2011
- It has 30 million users
- Launched on Android operating system last week
- Facebook will acquire Instagram's entire team as part of the deal
Instagram confirms Facebook offer on Twitter
We're excited to announce something very big: Instagram + Facebook http://t.co/P8iXqZuF
From @instagram on Twitter:New future for Instagram after $1 billion Facebook offer
– Mark Zuckerberg, founder of FacebookFor years, we've focused on building the best experience for sharing photos with your friends and family. Now, we'll be able to work even more closely with the Instagram team to also offer the best experiences for sharing beautiful mobile photos with people based on your interests. We believe these are different experiences that complement each other. But in order to do this well, we need to be mindful about keeping and building on Instagram's strengths and features rather than just trying to integrate everything into Facebook.
Facebook buys Instagram for $ 1 billion
Facebook is buying the highly popular photo-sharing application Instagram for $1 billion. Here's the full statement from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
