Hacker Crashes Google Play Store Twice While Testing Bug

Over the weekend, the Google Play store fell prey to a well-intentioned hack that inadvertently blocked new apps and updates—twice.

Many developers were still unable to use the store by Monday, while others reported the problem resolved, only to find access denied again.
Turkish hacker Ibrahim Balic claimed responsibility in a CNNMoney report, saying that Google Play crashed when he tested a vulnerability in the system. The app—intended to exploit the flaw—worked a little too well: Balic didn't expect it to disable the entire system.

WhatsApp denies Facebook acquisition compromises user privacy

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum has denied the company's acquisition by Facebook has compromised its dedication to private communication
WhatsApp deal with Facebook gives co-founders happy end to journey of hardship and poverty
Jan Koum, co-founder of WhatsApp, has voiced his desire to "set the record straight" surrounding "a lot of inaccurate and careless information" circulating around his company's acquisition by Facebook.