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We have heard the rumors that Facebook had at one point in time attempted to bid on Snapchat for a cool $3 billion, which the creators of the app decided to turn down, and even turned down Google’s reported $4 billion bid attempt as they felt that they were worth a lot more. Well according to a report from GigaOm, they are reporting that Instagram could be getting instant messaging features, similar to what Snapchat is doing at the moment. It’s kind of like, if you can’t beat them, join them! After all Instagram had added video capture to the app in a bid to compete with the likes of Twitter’s Vine, so this would not be unprecedented.

GigaOm reports that this feature would allegedly be introduced to the app in a major update scheduled for release by the end of the year. As it stands there is no way to message someone on Instagram privately, and the only way to get their attention would be to either tag them or mention them in your comments. This alleged private messaging feature of Instagram is said to offer one-on-one messaging, as well as group messaging. Take it with a grain of salt for now, but what do you guys think of this feature making its way onto Instagram? Yay or nay?

Instagram Rumored To Be Adding Private Messaging Feature original content from Ubergizmo.

We just reviewed Nokia’s first foray into the Windows 8 tablet market, the Nokia Lumia 2520, but it looks like this may not be the only tablet the company is creating as rumors are circulating around an 8-inch tablet, which is being referred to under the codename “Illusionist.” (more…)

8-Inch Nokia Lumia 2020 Launching In Early 2014 [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

Last we heard, Winamp would be closing its doors after being more than 15 years in existence, and if you have ever used one of those early Intel Pentium computers back in the day, well this is undoubtedly pretty sad news, an end of an era, so to speak.  Well it turns out that perhaps Winamp might not be completely dead after all, at least according to the folks at TechCrunch who are reporting on a rumor that it is possible that Microsoft is looking to acquire both Winamp and SHOUTcast from AOL, although the reasoning behind it is unclear. It is possible that Winamp and SHOUTcast both have patents that Microsoft could license out.

For those unfamiliar, SHOUTcast is also a media too developed by Nullsoft, the folks behind Winamp originally. It was a piece of software that allowed cross platform proprietary streaming, although given the popularity of other streaming services, such as Pandora, iTunes Radio, Spotify, and etc., we’re not sure if the platform still has what it takes to compete in today’s market. In any case like we said, this is only a rumor for now so be sure to take it with a grain of salt, but hypothetically speaking, what could Microsoft want with Winamp and SHOUTcast?

Microsoft Looking To Buy Winamp And SHOUTcast From AOL [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

Rumors of an iPhone with a large display have been circulation for months now, the last coming out around September. It seems the rumor mill is spinning once again as Chinese site C Technology believes Apple is currently working on an iPhone prototype that has a 4.9-inch display.

C Technology received an insider tip revealing the large-screen iPhone is currently in the prototype stage, which they believe both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c will receive a bump in their display size some time next year. Although, they admit they don’t know just how large the iPhone 5c display will get. (more…)

iPhone 6 Prototype With 4.9-Inch Screen Being Tested [Rumor] original content from Ubergizmo.

It was sometime last week when we brought you word that there is a possibility of Apple working on a new iPad which will feature a larger display – that is, 12.9” in size. Well, that has remained a rumor even until now, but it does seem that other rumors have come together to add more weight to the situation. The Korea Times has reported that a “first-tier display supplier” is currently working on 12.9-inch Retina displays which will eventually see action on an iPad. This particular 12.9” iPad was also tipped for an early 2014 rollout.

The Korea Times did refer to an official at one of Apple’s Korean suppliers for this particular snippet of information. From history, we do know that the more famous partners in this part of the world happen to be LG Display or Samsung, so who knows – either one of them has the capability to handle the mass manufacturing of a 12.9” iPad. According to the very same “first-tier display supplier”, the new and larger iPad will feature a better image quality that will be comparable to “ultra high-definition” displays, so could we see something that is better for the eyes compared to what can be enjoyed on the iPad Air or iPad mini with Retina display at the moment?

12.9-Inch iPad To Arrive Early Next Year, Says First Tier Display Supplier original content from Ubergizmo.