Nov 15
Nov 15
Yesterday, Facebook revealed that it was in the process of bringing its website’s share feature to mobile apps for iOS and Android. Well, Zuckerberg’s crew just made good on its promise, and has released version 5.2 of its app for both platforms. That means that folks using either app can now pass on their witty musings and puppy pictures to all of their online friends with a simple tap in their news feeds. Want in on the action? There are downloads to be had at the source links below.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Facebook
Facebook users can now share via Android and iOS apps originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nov 15
After establishing itself in the Android ecosystem with a native app, modern-day nanny cam outfit Dropcam has decided to optimize its service on the iPad, too. Users of the iPad 2, new iPad or the iPad mini can now view up to four Dropcam devices simultaneously, snap still images and receive real-time motion and audio alerts via SMS. Subscribers also have access to a cloud-based DVR service, which allows them to view, store and manage their recorded videos. So, whether you’re trying to catch your roommate stealing borrowing your clothes, or keep an eye on a mischievous pet, you can now grab a super-size update from the App Store.
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Dropcam’s iOS app goes big, now optimized for iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nov 14
The house that Zuck built is reportedly in the process of bringing its desktop site’s share feature to mobile, which will allow Facebook users to retweet repost and comment on content from within their news feeds. Currently available on Facebook’s mobile website, this Twitteresque option will soon make its way to the company’s iOS and Android apps. Whenever a person shares something, it will credit the source of the information by attaching the original poster’s name to the status update. It’s too early to tell how the addition of a share button will affect how people “like” posts; however, once this feature becomes widely available to Facebook’s 604 million-plus mobile users, news feeds are likely to be flooded with even more pictures of cats, food and grandchildren than ever before. Bet you didn’t think that was possible, but rest assured it’s a comin’.
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Facebook adding share feature to its iOS and Android apps originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Nov 14
It’s Come To This: You Can Get Rewards Just for Not Texting During a Movie Now
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Hey all you IDIOT KIDS. Don’t text during a movie. Don’t do look at your phone. Don’t touch it. Don’t even think about it. That’s just basic common fucking courtesy you halfwit assholes. But because we’re horrible creatures that can’t resist checking Instagram once every 15 minutes, Cinemark will reward you for leaving your phone alone during a movie. It’s as if the Justice Department started giving tax breaks to people who don’t commit murder. More »
Nov 14
Nokia’s rebranded mapping service will soon arrive on iPhones and and Android devices, under the moniker of Here. For Android users this isn’t a huge deal, but for iPhone owners living in the age of iOS 6, it could change a lot. Nokia’s maps, on other platforms, have been fantastic. More »
Nov 14
While Google+ may not have the popularity of Facebook or Twitter, it seems Google is giving luddites more reasons to start using it by the day. They introduced direct embedding with Google Drive, and today they rolled out embedding of Android app links to the Google Play store, which offers one-click downloads right from Google+.
Whenever you post a link on your Google+ page to an Android app from the Google Play store, your friends who don’t have said app installed will be shown an option to install the app right from Google+ with one click. It’s a small and subtle update, but it will no doubt streamline the app recommendation process amongst friends and family.
Of course, we shouldn’t be too surprised by this, since Google is working on streamlining all of their services and integrating them with one another. This is just another step in that process, and sooner or later, we should be seeing full seamless support between all of the major Google services.
Head to our Google+ page to see the new feature in action, and while you’re at it, download our official Android app right from Google+ if you haven’t already. Plus, be sure to add us to your circles while you’re there — it’s said that we post some pretty awesome content on a daily basis.
[via Phandroid]
Google+ adds one-click download of Android apps is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Nov 14
Nov 14
Next to an in-person demo, social networking is arguably the most common way to learn about apps through unofficial sources. It’s only natural, then, that Google streamline the whole process of sharing Android apps in Google+. Include a link to a release in the Google Play Store with a Google+ post and the page now generates a clickable title card that installs the app right after choosing a target device. While the gesture doesn’t extend to +1 votes, it’s more than enough to give Android fans an easy and trustworthy way of spreading love for a favorite app. Or, at least, some shameless self-promotion.
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Google+ auto-embeds Android app install links to spur curious downloaders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Nov 14
Dropcam for iPad Launched
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Dropcam has finally launched its iPad app, so if you own a Dropcam and an iOS tablet, you won’t have to deal with a magnified version of the iPhone app anymore. Obviously, the iPad has a larger screen (7.8″ to 9.6″), and Dropcam touts that it will bring “720p” video to the tablet.
While the HD Dropcams are noticeably better than the regular ones, this is not nearly comparable to a 720p video broadcast that you can watch on TV (not even close). In fact, I would be happy if it was DVD-quality. That said, better video quality is always very welcome. (more…)
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