Tag: Facebook

Facebook Update For iPhone Allows Free Phone Calls In U.S. And Canada

Feb. 22 Apple, Applications, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS Comments Off

Facebook Calls

Facebook for iPhone received an update today that added the features from the standalone Facebook messenger app. If you have a U.S. or Canada based Facebook account you can make free phone calls to your Facebook friends from the message screen. In addition a new button design allows for easier liking, commenting and sharing posts in the news feed.

Facebook Button

To make a Facebook call, simply tap on a friends name in the chat menu, tap the information button and another screen will appear allowing you the option to make a call if the other party is available

 

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New LG Series To Be Unveiled

Feb. 06 Android, LG Comments Off

LG Surprise

If you follow LG Mobile on Facebook you probably noticed their post about “New Series Will Be Unveiled” with just an image of a bow. The caption with the image says, ” See what surprise LG has in store for you this time, with an unexpected distinction.”

LG fans seem to be really excited according to some of the comments left on the post. I’m sure like us, the fans can’t wait for MWC (Mobile World Congress) to hurry up arrive. MWC takes place in Barcelona where the company introduced the L-style series last year. What would you like to see LG introduce this year?

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Facebook For iOS Gets An Update

Nov. 05 Apple, Applications, iPhone / iPad / iOS Comments Off

 

Facebook for iOS has a new update Version 5.1, which has added a number of new features making it easier for users to chat with their Facebook friends and share multiple pictures at a time.

Your even able to send gifts; I mean real gifts to your friends on Facebook using the new Facebook Gifts option. This feature is only available for users in the U.S. currently.

New features:

  • Swipe left anywhere in the app to quickly see who’s available and send a message
  • Add friends you message most to the top of your Favorites
  • Share multiple photos fast
  • Give real gifts to your friends using Facebook Gifts (US-only)
  • When sending messages, see who’s active so you and your friends know how soon to expect a reply.

Follow this link to download your update if you haven’t already.

 

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Sprint Is Excited About The iPhone 5

Sep. 20 Apple, iPhone / iPad / iOS, Sprint Comments Off

Sprint is just as excited as iPhone users, as the company posted on their Facebook page “The fancy new phone you’ve been waiting for arrives in Sprint stores tomorrow!” There’s even a link to follow that takes you straight to their iPhone 5 section.

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HTC To Make An Announcement Tomorrow

Sep. 18 HTC Comments Off

HTC has released an image on their Facebook page that doesn’t have much to it. An image that is cut in half with two pieces to it, the upper part with the corner of what seems to be a phone and “10:08″ and the lower part with “19.9″.

19.9 could be the 19th of September and the 10.08 could stand for October 8th a possible release date.

We will know more tomorrow when HTC holds their event. It is possible it is the HTC One X 5 or the HTC Droid Incredible X.

 

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Facebook For iOS Updated

Aug. 23 Apple, Applications, Featured, iPhone / iPad / iOS Comments Off

Facebook for iOS received an update today. This update brings a faster experience and a streamlined interface. So far in our testing the speed have been greatly improved. Working with photos is much easier and problems posting seem to have been fixed.

Below is a list of documented improvements:

  • Scrolling through news feed is faster than ever
  • New banner lets you tap to quickly see more stories – no need to refresh
  • Photos open fast and close with no downward swipe
  • Instant access to your notifications

Lets us know if your find anything new in comments.

 

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Samsung Trade-In Program Announced

Aug. 06 Android, Featured, Samsung Comments Off

Samsung is running a trade-in program that will allow users to upgrade to a new Samsung smartphone and receive up to $300 for your old phone.

If you are looking for the Galaxy S III or Galaxy Note this is a great program to take advantage of. Even if you wanted to change carriers and you are in contract you could potentially cover your early termination fee with this trade-in deal.

“Upgrading is simple. You’ll get a quote, purchase a new Samsung smartphone, and mail in your old phone within 30 days. Then you’ll get a check mailed to you for your refund. If you’ve already purchased a new Samsung smartphone, have the proof of purchase handy.”

If you plan on taking advantage of Samsung’s trade-in program follow this link.

 

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Alpha Verison Of Socialscope Available For Android

Nov. 21 Android, Applications, Social Networking Comments Off

Socialscope is an application that was originally designed for BlackBerry users to use Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare all together through a single feed.

Finally breaking away from BlackBerry OS, the creators of Socialscope have announced their Alpha version for Android. The Android version is more than just Facebook and Twitter, the company has redesigned the application so users can use other services.

For the last few months we have been working night and day on something very special for Android users. Something totally new, totally different and totally awesome.

We’ve taken everything we’ve learned from our Blackberry app and reimagined Socialscope. This is more then just Twitter + Facebook…we’re designing a platform that integrates ALL your services.

So without any further ado, we are delighted to announce that a Alpha version of our Android app!

if you aren’t afraid of crashes are willing to provide constructive feedback and want to help us change the world sign-up to join the Alpha.

If you already have a Socialscope account signup for the Alpha here: http://getsocialscope.com/beta.php

If you don’t have an account request one and don’t forget to select Android as your device: http://www.getsocialscope.com

Keep in mind if you decide to give Socialscope a go that it’s just an Alpha version, so you will experience bugs, crashes and other problems. Just take some notes and give them your feedback so they can improve and deliver us a quality product.

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Beluga Officially Harpooned By Facebook

Oct. 28 Applications, Social Networking Comments Off

We knew it was coming but now it is official. One of our favorite multi-platform messaging clients is being laid to rest on November 11. Here is the official statement from the Beluga team.

Beluga is swimming into the sunset…
Oct. 28, 2011

Dear Beluga users,

We’re excited to announce that we just launched the Facebook Messenger app worldwide in 22 languages! If you haven’t used it yet, we hope you’ll give Messenger a try — it has all the great features of Beluga, and it’s available on iOS, Android and BlackBerry.

Now that Facebook Messenger is available everywhere, we’ve decided to stop offering Beluga as a separate service. You can keep using Beluga for now, but we’ll be phasing it out over the next few weeks:

Starting November 11, you’ll no longer be able to use Beluga to send messages, but you can still get to your old messages on the Beluga app and website. If you want, you can also download an archive of your pods.

On December 15, the Beluga service will shut down completely, and you’ll no longer be able to access your old pods or messages.

We’d like to thank you all for being such enthusiastic and loyal users. We’ll continue to use your feedback to improve Messenger and make messaging your friends easier, faster and more fun.

Ben, Lucy & Jon
Team Beluga

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Verizon Will Carry The Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Oct. 19 Android, Samsung, Social Networking, Verizon Comments Off

We knew the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was going to be heading to Verizon, but there was no official confirmation. Samsung Mobile USA Via their Facebook page made it official.

A Samsung user, Matthew David Lloyd asked the company “So what carriers are going to get the Galaxy Nexus?” a representative from Samsung named Janel answered back with “Verizon will be offering the Galaxy Nexus with the initial release. Other carriers may support this device in the near future.”

We are hoping the device will appear on additional U.S. carriers soon as it is designed as a world phone. AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile could really bump up their Android offerings by adding this device.

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Foursquare Updated For BlackBerry

Oct. 15 Applications, BlackBerry Comments Off

A new version of Foursquare has been released for BlackBerry. Included in the new version is the notification tray which you can easily find by simply clicking on the foursquare logo while in the application.

The notification tray helps you keep track of many different things like alerting you when a Facebook friend has join Foursquare, when you’ve been ousted as mayor and when you receive BBF bonus points. Read more

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