Aug 09
Facebook employees: Looking to blow some cash now that your stock is actually worth something? Check this Smiirl out.
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Aug 08
We all have that friend
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Aug 07
If someone says “trending topics,” you’ll most likely think about Twitter. The micro-blogging network is the go-to destination to find out what the world is saying about a particular topic. Twitter made hashtags popular as well, and Facebook recently enabled them for its more than 1 billion users. There’s another similar feature that’s may find its way soon for everyone on the world’s biggest social network. Facebook has confirmed that it is currently testing trending topics on a small scale, only available to a select few users in the U.S. through their mobile website.
The company says that the feature is currently in “very early stages” of development, so it can’t be said for sure when trending topics will be enabled for all users. A banner will be displayed in the News Feed which will reveal whatever is creating the most buzz on Facebook, it may be personalities or different subject matters. Clicking on the banner will reveal what a user’s friends as well as the general public is saying about that particular topic. Twitter, which is one of the biggest sources for real-time news and updates, may soon see its rear-view mirror being filled up by Facebook. Recently Facebook announced Embedded Posts, allowing a select few publications to embed Facebook stories on their own websites and blogs.
Facebook Trending Topics Currently Being Tested On A Small Scale original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Aug 07
Instagram has pushed out a new version, adding video imports for iPhone and Android, as well as automatic photo straightening functionality for those using the iOS version. Instagram 4.1 builds on the video functionality introduced back in June by allowing users to open, edit, and share footage taken with their phone’s native camera (or, indeed, […]
Aug 07
Facebook unveils Trending Topics, makes Graph Search available everywhere in US English
Posted in: Today's Chili
Facebook must be a little envious of Twitter’s ability to seize on trends — it just started experimenting with Trending Topics, a Timeline card that shows the hottest subjects on the social network. Users can tap a trend to see both public comments and posts, whether or not the contributors are friends. The service is only being tested with a small number of those using Facebook’s mobile website right now. If you’re too impatient for that, the company has a consolation prize: Graph Search is now available to everyone visiting the site in US English, regardless of where they live. The expansion comes with the end to a handy privacy tool that lets members see who can search their Timeline, but Facebook claims that few have been using this feature — we shouldn’t miss it too much.
Filed under: Internet, Facebook
Via: TechCrunch
Source: Facebook Newsroom, AllThingsD
Aug 07
A good seven months after Facebook announced the Facebook Graph Search feature, here we are with word that will definitely keep fans of the social network happy – especially those who happen rely on US English as their heart language. Facebook Graph Search is now officially available for the entire gamut of US English users.
Facebook begun to make available Graph Search to US English users from the beginning of July, and that happened to be a gradual rollout, which was why efforts were made to ensure that from today onwards, Facebook Graph Search will be available across the board to those who have set their language set to US English.
Just what is Facebook Graph Search all about? This particular tool was specially designed to assist social networkers work out complex searches on the website depending on a quartet of categories – namely People, Places, Photos and Interests. We did come up with our fair share and thoughts on what Facebook Graph Search is as well as its implications, so you might want to dive here for a little bit more context.
Facebook Graph Search Available For All US English Users original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Aug 07
Your shared links and mobile uploads are alright, but let’s be honest, no one really cares about you. Your Facebook status is going to get like, ten likes, tops. It’s not going wide. But if a famous person does anything online, we’ll click it—and AllThingsD reports the social network is courting the a-list like never before.
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Aug 07
Facebook Is Getting Trending Topics
Posted in: Today's Chili
Want some Twitter in your Facebook? No? Too bad. According to a report by All Things D, Facebook is getting trending topics and they’re rolling out today. Oh, and yes, they are literally going to be called "Trending Topics."
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Aug 06
If you happen to find the Facebook app on BlackBerry 10 to be one app which you cannot get enough of, here is some news to perk up your day. Apparently, there is a new Facebook 10.2.1 update for the BlackBerry 10 platform which will obviously introduce its fair share of new features as well as enhancements that were specially designed in order to make life easier when it comes to hooking up with your family and friends.
This will be a free update for the masses, where all you need to do is download it from the BlackBerry World storefront. In Facebook 10.2.1, you will find the presence of Facebook Chat useful as you can check out just which of your friends are online (especially those who do not use a BlackBerry device), kicking off a chat message, or even sending photos back and forth. Not only that, you know just when your messages are delivered and read, thanks to changes made to Facebook Messages. Do be patient though, as it might take up to 24 hours for the app update to appear.
Facebook 10.2.1 Update For BlackBerry 10 Devices original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Aug 06
Facebook app update brings Chat, quicker scrolling and more to BlackBerry 10
Posted in: Today's Chili
Heads up, BB10 users: your Facebook app is in need of an update. As in, there’s one waiting for you. Facebook v10.2.1 for BlackBerry 10 adds Facebook Chat, enhanced message details, quicker scrolling while in Newsfeed and an “enhanced photo experience.” Moreover, you’ll find added Page Admin functions as well as a “refreshed look and feel to your Pages.” Naturally, the update is being provided for free, and can be picked up in the Appworld right here. Of course, it’s also sporting a sterling 2 out of 5 rating, so hopefully the new features will go a ways toward improving the aforesaid mark.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Blackberry
Source: BlackBerry Blog, BlackBerry Appworld
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