Zuckerberg plans to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger by 2020

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• Mark Zuckerberg plans to integrate Facebook’s various messaging platforms into one mega platform.
• Users on Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp would all be able to communicate, regardless of the app they are using.
• Zuckerberg also wants end-to-end encryption for all three chat platforms.

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According to anonymous sources speaking with The New York Times, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to integrate the company’s various messaging platforms into one mega platform.

The platforms would include Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, all properties owned by Facebook.

In order for this to be possible, Zuckerberg has assigned developers from the three sites to reformulate the core code of each service so they can be unified. As of now, the three apps are all coded differently so integration would be difficult or even impossible

Zuckerberg hopes to get the integration ready to launch by 2020.

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To be clear, integrating the three platforms would allow someone who only has a Facebook account to message someone who only has a WhatsApp account or Instagram account, or any combination thereof. Whichever platform you use or don’t use won’t matter — you’ll be able to contact anyone as long as they use at least one of the three.

The three platforms would still be separate, however, in that Facebook Messenger would still be called Messenger, etc.

Zuckerberg also wants to have all three platforms to feature end-to-end encryption, so any message you send to whichever platform will be secure.

Three of the biggest chat apps unified and featuring end-to-end encryption — that’s the dream.

According to the anonymous sources, Zuckerberg wants to increase the utility of the messaging platforms while also assuaging user concerns about privacy. The ultimate goal is for users to turn to Facebook properties for all their texting/chatting/video call needs instead of using rival services from other companies or SMS/MMS services through phone carriers.

This, of course, will allow Facebook to increase user engagement which will increase company profits.

This news is a stark reversal of Zuckerberg’s previous commitments to Instagram and WhatsApp, which were promised autonomy from Facebook when the company acquired them. So far, there have been no statements from Instagram or WhatsApp surrounding the rumors.

What do you think? Is this something that excites you? Or is this a non-starter for your communication needs? Let us know in the comments.

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Source: Android Zone

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We hope Samsung sticks to this Pie update roadmap (Update: Changed)

Update, January 2, 2018 (10:22 AM ET): We hoped Samsung would stick to its published roadmap of Android 9 Pie updates for its devices, but (as somewhat expected) that’s not going to be the case. Per SamMobile, Sammy has switched around the list a bit.

The good news is that some devices had their rollout dates moved up, so you will see Pie sooner. This is the case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. There are also some new devices on the list, like the Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo and the Samsung Galaxy J8.

The bad news, however, is that some devices have been removed from the list, such as the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018 model). This is peculiar and might simply be an oversight from Samsung. We’ll have to wait and see. The most recent list is here (you can scroll down to see the old list for comparison):

• Galaxy Note 9 (January 2019)
• Galaxy S9 (January 2019)
• Galaxy S9+ (January 2019)
• Galaxy Note 8 (February 2019)
• Galaxy S8 (March 2019)
• Galaxy S8+ (March 2019)
• Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A6 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A6+ (April 2019)
• Galaxy A7 2018 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A8 Star (April 2019)
• Galaxy A8+ 2018 (April 2019)
• Galaxy A9 2018 (April 2019)
• Galaxy J2 (2018) (April 2019)
• Galaxy J2 Core (April 2019)
• Galaxy J4 (April 2019)
• Galaxy J6+ (April 2019)
• Galaxy On7 (2018) (April 2019)
• Galaxy J4+ (May 2019)
• Galaxy J6 (May 2019)
• Galaxy J8 (May 2019)
• Galaxy J7 2017 (July 2019)
• Galaxy J7 Duo (July 2019)
• Galaxy J7 Neo (July 2019)
• Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 (August 2019)
• Galaxy Tab A 2017 (October 2019)
• Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (October 2019)

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Original Article, December 24, 2018 (11:57 AM ET): Samsung celebrated Christmas a little early in the form of its stable Android 9 Pie update with One UI for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus owners. In addition to the rollout, SamMobile reported that Samsung updated its Members app with its Android 9 Pie update roadmap.

According to the roadmap, the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will receive Android 9 Pie in January 2019. Even though the update is rolling out to the phones starting today, the carrier variants might not see the update for another month.

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Next in line is the Galaxy Note 9, which looks to receive its Android 9 Pie update in February 2019. We’re not sure why the newer Galaxy Note 9 will get the update after the older Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, but there it is. Keep in mind that the Galaxy Note 9 might also get Android 9 Pie ahead of schedule.

Following Samsung’s 2018 flagships are the company’s 2017 flagships: the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8. All three phones will receive Android 9 Pie, along with One UI, in March 2019.

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Things then get a bit crazy. The Android 9 Pie rollout is expected to go from April 2019 with Samsung’s Galaxy A7, A8, A8 Plus, and A9 (2018) through October 2019 with the Galaxy Tab A 10.5. A slew of devices will also get the update between April and October, such as the Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy A8 Star, and much more.

You can see the full list of devices that will get Android 9 Pie in the above screenshot. You’ll also see that the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are not on the list — both devices received two major Android updates, usually the quota for flagship Android smartphones.

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Source: Android Zone

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