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Logo of WhatsApp, the popular messaging service bought by Facebook for USD $19 billion, seen on a smartphone February 20, 2014 in New York.   Facebook's deal for the red-hot mobile messaging service WhatsApp is a savvy strategic move for the world's biggest social network, even if the price tag is staggeringly high, analysts say. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images
Logo of WhatsApp, the popular messaging service bought by Facebook for USD $19 billion, seen on a smartphone February 20, 2014 in New York. Facebook’s deal for the red-hot mobile messaging service WhatsApp is a savvy strategic move for the world’s biggest social network, even if the price tag is staggeringly high, analysts say. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDASTAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images
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Once again, we read the entire Internet so you won t have to. Here s what s up in the tech world Tuesday morning:

A new graphic shows just how much WhatsApp and Snapchat dominate online photo sharing.

For the first time, Apple s iOS has fallen behind Android in overall usage.

Google is holding an exclusive conference for world business and tech leaders at a resort in Sicily this week.

Just in time for football season, Apple TV is getting the NFL Now app, featuring on-demand highlights and extensive archive footage.

Apple has hired a former Nike executive to lead its social media marketing efforts.

Hewlett-Packard s new smartwatch won t have a touchscreen, but will be paired with Gilt s shopping platform.

An abrupt change to Apple s OS X has many developers upset.

San Jose startup Vectra Networks has raised another $25 million to help it stop cyberattacks in progress.

Instagram is now looking a lot more like Twitter.

By adding a Taiwanese chip supplier, Apple has dealt a major blow to Samsung s bottom line.

Horrible parents can now name their child based on available domain names.

Americans are getting on board with the idea of self-driving cars, a new study finds.

Flappy Birds is back, this time on the Amazon Appstore.

Samsung is losing its smartphone dominance in China and India.

After three years of drastic cuts, BlackBerry is looking to expand again.

Verizon s CEO defends his company over network-throttling criticism.

 

At top: WhatsApp photo by STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images