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Could Yahoo's Tumblr acquisition be the next Instagram?
This week, Yahoo confirmed it would be acquiring visual micro-blogging platform Tumblr in a deal worth $1.1 billion, one of its largest acquisitions to date. The deal is already drawing comparisons to Facebook's $715 million acquisition of Instagram, and it is easy to see why.
Yahoo revamps Flickr for Android, offers free terabyte of photo storage
Yahoo unveiled an overhauled version of its Flickr photo-sharing application for Google's Android mobile operating system, offering all users a free terabyte of storage.
UPDATED: Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1.1B in bid for social media relevance
Yahoo has completed an agreement to acquire social networking platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, according to multiple media outlets.
Reports: Yahoo in talks to acquire Tumblr for $1B
Yahoo is in advanced discussions to acquire social networking platform Tumblr for as much as $1 billion, Adweek reports. AllThingsD first reported on the talks, noting the two firms are also mulling strategic alliance and investment options.
Yahoo poaches former Path, Google+ exec Casey as mobile push continues
Dylan Casey is exiting his post as head of product management at mobile social networking app Path to join Yahoo, All Things D reports.
Yahoo said to kick the tires on Hulu
Add Yahoo to the list of potential Hulu suitors. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer met recently with Hulu to discuss a possible acquisition of the online video site, the Wall Street Journal 's AllThingsD reported this week.
Report: Yahoo wants out of Microsoft search agreement
Yahoo is exploring options to wriggle out of its 10-year search pact with Microsoft but has so far failed to identify an escape route, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Yahoo continues mobile shopping spree, buys Astrid to-do app
Yahoo has acquired task management application Astrid. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Shazam names Yahoo alum Rich Riley CEO, sets sights on IPO
Shazam has named former Yahoo executive Rich Riley as its new CEO, replacing longtime chief Andrew Fisher, who will transition to executive chairman duties. AllThingsD reports Shazam is making the moves to strengthen its leadership team and put itself in position "for next stage of growth and IPO."
Yahoo revamps flagship iOS app with Summly news content
Yahoo is rolling out an overhauled version of its flagship application for Apple's iOS, integrating technology from mobile news app Summly, which it acquired for a reported $30 million late last month.
