Facebook finally releases iPad app
I didn’t think this day would ever arrive, but finally, Facebook has released its iPad app. After playing around with the app, it’s a much improved experience than using the Safari browser, especially scrolling through the News Feed and viewing photos. Facebook for iPad is now available for download in the App Store.
Read MoreChrome plugin plays music on Facebook
If you love listing to music while surfing the web, then you’re going to love this new Chrome plugin called Music+. The Chrome plugin uses several APIs to make it easy to find and listen to music. The plugin is very easy to use. Once downloaded, you can pull up a toolbar in which you can search for playable music to listen to while browsing. However, probably the coolest feature of the plugin is when you use it with Facebook. Every artist on Facebook will have a “Play” button next to their name, which will allow you to listen to tracks by that artist right within Facebook. Now I...
Read MoreAdoption of social plugins by top websites
According to a report cited by VatorNews, Google+ now has more sharing buttons installed on top websites than compared to Twitter Share and Twitter Instant follow buttons.
Read MoreFacebook adds video chat
Today, Facebook rolled out a new Skype-powered feature that will allow you to make video calls on Facebook. According to the Facebook blog, “A few months ago, we started working with Skype to bring video calling to Facebook. We built it right into chat, so all your conversations start from the same place. To call your friend, just click the video call button at the top of your chat window.” According to a Mashable “How To” post, the first time you try to use the video chat feature, you will be asked to download a program and select some Flash settings. I’ve never been...
Read MoreWoman’s social tattoo turns out to be a publicity stunt
[Updated at 4:00 PM] It appears the tattoo of 152 Facebook profile photos was a hoax. According to an update from CNN – the tattoo artist was looking to get some publicity. What you saw in the video was a try out tattoo, a transfer, that washes off in a few days. As punishment, I think she should get a tattoo of all the Facebook profile photos of the 7,000 people who had shared/recommended this bogus story on Facebook. [Original Blog Post] Talk about taking Facebook friendship to a new level – a woman got a sleeve tattoo of 152 of her Facebook friends’ faces. The video...
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