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No one will be able to avoid the Facebook Timeline
Many Facebook users have already received the somewhat new Timeline feature. Facebook is making this change mandatory for all of its users whether they like it or not. If you’re one of the few that is still holding out, you only have a few weeks remaining to say goodbye to your cherished Facebook wall.
Instagram getting a bit cozier with Facebook
It looks like Instagram has gotten a bit more friendly with Facebook lately. And this will come as good news for those who like uploading and sharing their Instagram photos with their Facebook friends. Moving forward, any Instagram images that you share on Facebook will be added to a new(ly created) gallery called Instagram Photos. more »
Google News gets more social
And the Google+ expansion continues. This time, it has spread its influence over Google News even more. No longer will signed-in Google users only be able to +1 news stories they like. They will also be able to see what people in their circles and contact’s list are liking as well. This added feature should make Google News a more social experience as more people become associated with Google+ as time goes on.
Twitter introduces new activity stream
Twitter is rolling out a new stream labeled “Activity.” The activity stream fills you in on a lot of things your followers are doing. Have you ever wondered who Alec Baldwin decided to follow today without resorting to a more intimate version of stalking? You can now.
Untappd, the “drink socially” social network launches native iOS and Android apps
Good news for those who had been using the web based version of Untappd — there is now a native app for both iOS and Android. And for those not familiar with Untappd, this is a social network designed around beer. “Untappd is a new way to socially track, rate, & share with your friends more »
Facebook launches a Subscribe for those who aren’t your friends
Yesterday Facebook brought out Smart Lists to combat Google+, and today the social network has a new feature to take on both Google+ and Twitter. Facebook has launched a new Subscriber feature so you can get updates from people who might not be your friends. Before the Subscribe button the only way to get status more »
Google will now give real name offenders in Google+ four days to comply
Google became the subject of controversy recently when it started suspending Google+ users without warning. Some of the suspensions were due to the users not using their real names. Google has a policy that requires Google+ users to use their common name, but it previously announced it would make changes to that policy that doesn’t involve an immediate suspension.
Scammers Selling Google+ Invites on Ebay
Several enterprising scammers have been spotted selling Google+ invites on Ebay. The listings on the popular auction site offer the much sought after invites for nearly $30 each, according to several sites. According to Ebay’s Seller Central board, the site has suspended several sellers for doing so but I just checked and there are nearly more »
New Facebook feature forms stronger relationships with news outlets
It’s very easy to share links on Facebook. Posting links turns friends on to stories and events they wouldn’t have known about otherwise. It also generates more page views for the article’s source. A recent Forbes report says that Facebook is currently working with various news organizations to create “Facebook editions” for the social networks.
Foursquare app for Windows Phone updated, comes as a “total rebuild”
While the Foursquare app is not new for Windows Phone, the version that is currently available has recently been updated. And judging from what we have read thus far, it looks like anyone using Foursquare on Windows Phone 7 will want to fire up the Marketplace and get the update. In terms of what was more »

















