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Twitter for BlackBerry to be Updated as Well
0By: Kuljit Grewal | July 18th, 2012 | Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Social Media
Although many may considered RIM and their BlackBerry devices a sinking ship that does not mean that their apps are getting short changed, at least not under Twitter’s watch. After announcing updated versions of their app that will feature greater interactivity as well as other user friendly features for the iOS, ...
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iOS 6 Will Feature a More Interactive Twitter App
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 16th, 2012 | Apple, Mobile Apps, News, Smartphones, Social Media
Social media giant Twitter will have some tricks up its sleeve for the highly anticipated iOS 6 platform. The word comes courtesy of 9to5 Mac. According to the leaked release notes, Twitter for iPhone 4.3 will feature a plethora of changes to make the overall e...
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The Canadian Behind Bluefin Labs’ Incredible Social TV Analytics
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 16th, 2012 | Business, News, O Canada, Social Media
For those who have never heard of Bluefin Labs, there is no need to feel bad, you will soon enough whether here or somewhere else. The firm is at the forefront on what is truly a phenomenon that is unique to our current generation; the analysis of social media activity and viewer engagement during televised events, shows and most importantly the commercials. ...
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Facebook’s App Centre is Going Global
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 15th, 2012 | Business, News, Social Media
It has been nary a month since social networking giant Facebook joined other innovative parties in the creation of a platform specific App Center. The move was a step forward for the publicly traded company in terms of how users experience the site overall. Beginning with a U.S. only rollout, the app center has now been made available in English speaking countries worldwide including presence on...
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Ayoudo, Vancouver’s Help Website is Set to Launch Across Canada
By: Kuljit Grewal | July 1st, 2012 | Business, Mobile Apps, News, O Canada, Social Media
Combining features of Craigslist, social networking and eBay, Vancouver-based website Ayoudo is ready to expand to 50 cities across this great nation of ours. The innovate website and app is based around uniting those who are seeking help with those who are willing to provide help. The expansion will begin on the other end of the country in St. John’s, Newfoundla...
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Spotify Could be Raising $220 Million in Funding, Valuing Them at $4 Billion
By: Kuljit Grewal | June 19th, 2012 | Business, News, Social Media
According to several sources (including The New York Times), Swedish music service Spotify could be raising up to $220M in a new round of funding led by large investment bank Goldman Sachs, who would foot 50% of that total. Although ...
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Big Names Backing the Video Application Socialcam
By: Kuljit Grewal | June 18th, 2012 | Business, Mobile Apps, News, Social Media
With Facebook’s highly publicized (and high worth) acquisition of photography wonder Instagr.am, the competition to become the equivalent for video is getting increasingly fierce. With that being said, Socialcam, a byproduct application of Justin.tv that allows anyone to create videos, add filters and store those videos onto a cloud or share via Facebook, Twit...
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Facebook Looking to Relocate to New Exchange?
By: Kuljit Grewal | June 18th, 2012 | News, Social Media
According to several sources including heavy hitters Reuters and Bloomberg news, Facebook may be in talks with NYSE Euronext, Inc., who operate the New York Stock Exchange regarding a possible move from NASDAQ. Although thus far the reports have been vehemently denied by repr...
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Facebook IPO – Much Ado About Nothing?
By: Kuljit Grewal | June 18th, 2012 | Business, News, Social Media
For all the hype and build up that went into the largest technology IPO in history, the company’s stock closed at $38.23 a share (FB, NASDAQ). This is all well and good, until you consider that the stock was priced with much fanfare and hype at $38 a share, earning a meager $0.23 on the day after reaching an opening trading price high of $42. Although that share price values the 8 y...
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Facebook Introduces “Listen” Button on Musicians’ Pages
By: Kuljit Grewal | June 13th, 2012 | Social Media
In its persistent and aggressive bid to become the web’s most popular website, Facebook has added a new feature known as the Listen button onto the pages of all musicians and recording artists. The button, which is similar in appearance and location to the well-known Like button allows a selection of the artist’s music to be played immediately on the Facebook music streaming application of you...
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