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Is Facebook’s purchase of Instagram delayed for up to a year…?

The FTC is said to be considering a deeper investigation into Facebook's $1 billion buy-out of Instagram, something that could delay the purchase for up to a year. How will this affect the social network's upcoming IPO, and who benefits from the delay?

Facebook mobile apps: Bad on purpose?

Facebook says it hasn't yet figured out how to make money from mobile. Is that why its apps are so lackluster?

Starving artists can sell their Instagram photos on Instacanvas

Instacanvas will turn your Instagram photos into sellable wall art with a free online gallery space and 20 percent commission.

If Instagram was a real physical camera, it’d look like a life size iPod Nano

The concept design for Instagram Socialmatic is quite gorgeous, and if it was a real item we'd have no doubt it would be a major hit among smartphone users.

Why the Glancee acquisition means more for Facebook than Instagram

Instagram may have had that infamous $1 billion price tag, but the Glancee technology should be what really raises Facebook users' eyebrows.

Instagram’s acquisition story has enough corporate intrigue to be The Social Network 2

A report suggests Facebook's acquisition of Instagram may have been even more intriguing than initially thought, as CEO Kevin Systrom may have used an offer from Twitter to his advantage. The Social Network 2, anyone?

Facebook, you sly dog: Update for Android auto installs new apps to confuse users

Facebook has made another bold move that is likely to annoy a lot of its Android users. When you install Facebook for Android, it now installs Camera and Messenger apps that are somewhat mislabeled and disguised as default apps.

Venture Capital firm made $78 million on $250,000 investment in Instagram, still called failure

If you needed more evidence of a startup tech bubble, look no further than the VC firm that made $250,000 turn into $78,000,000 on the Facebook/Instagram deal — and why it could have been much, much more.

Warning: Fake Instagram app infecting Android phones

Heads up, Android users: A fake version of Instagram is making the rounds.

Zuckerberg did Instagram deal by himself, whittled Systrom down from $2 billion

Who needs lawyers and bankers when trying to get a billion-dollar deal sorted? Mark Zuckerberg reportedly negotiated the recent deal with Instagram's Kevin Systrom all by himself, closing it in three days and cutting in half Systrom's original asking price of…

Why Facebook won’t buy Path

While it's one of the larger mobile social networks, Path is an unlikely acquisition for Facebook.

DT in the news: Interview exploring the Facebook-Instagram deal

Digital Trends' Molly McHugh discusses all the Instagram-Facebook madness with The Pulse Network.

Top of the charts: Instagram may have lost a few iOS users, but it’s gained a whole lot more new ones

It's possible Instagram has lost a number of iOS users in the past week, with some upset about its launch on the Android platform, as well as its takeover by Facebook. But if the company behind the photo-sharing app was at all worried, it needn't have been —…

Here’s how Instagram will be integrated into the Facebook Timeline

Official Timeline app status is only the beginning of what yesterday's acquisition means, but it's a start.

Have you declared Instagram mutiny? Here’s what to do before deleting your account

While the backlash might be ridiculous, it's very real. So before you hit delete, take these steps so that all that "hard work" doesn't go to waste.