The Spring Demo conference has been full of technology to make it quicker and easier to gather and distribute information, with the rise of social networking, such as Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter, in mind. Executives in many social networking-related businesses have been displaying new collaborative software, enabling social networks to be handled.
Apple knows that social media is about to move up a gear – which is why the current iPhone and maybe the rumored iPhone 4G / HD will come with ‘iGroups’ application. While digging, PatentlyApple noticed that Apple has applied for a new patent, Product-reviews has been explaining just how the technology will work.
For those who buy the Sony Ericsson Vivaz on 3, it’s being marketed as the phone that’s “all about sharing”. Users will find that that handset comes with the Spotify for Symbian gadget already installed.
Foursquare is looking to be the next big thing with the convenience of having one application on your iPhone for all your social networking needs, set to take off. It’s a location-based site entailing entering your location when you visit somewhere, like a bar, restaurant or club. You can then see info about it from [...]
The Apple iWork.com public beta has now had new social networking and iPhone features added. People using social networking services will now be able to communicate links to their documents whilst users with iPhones and iPod touch will have access to an upgraded interface for looking at documents on the move.
Facebook had said a few months back that they were considering installing a panic button – the mother of murdered English teen Ashleigh Hall is now asking the social networking site to do so now. The mother wishes Facebook to offer a link to Child Exploitation Online Protection Unit (CEOP).
Microsoft is to release two models of cell phones – Pink and Pure - Sharp will make the handsets while Verizon will be the U.S. carrier. The handset will be aimed at teenagers and will come with a host of social media features. Thanks to Engadget they have managed to come across some leaked images [...]
A study has been released by comScore that shows how much social media access via mobile phones has increased. Both Facebook and Twitter have become much more popular thanks to the latest smartphones, making it easier to update while on the move.
Nokia unveiled to the world the C5 smartphone, which has been designed to work in conjunction with Facebook, thanks to its social networking features. The handset is both affordable and easy to use, costing just $256 (€135) and will be available in Q2 2010.
