Trying desperately to remain relevant, Digg recently launched a new service that pulls together trending stories for you based on the people you follow on Twitter. Cleverly called Digg Deeper, this service is now available on more platforms --including an upgrade to their Digg iOS app. Speaking on the new service, Digg describes their release by stating, "It’s a great way to … [Read more...] about Digg Solidifies Relationship to Twitter with RSS Reader and iOS App
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Twitter Now Shares Your Favourite Tweets
Many Twitter users employ the ability to mark a tweet as a favourite in one of two ways: some use it a a method of giving private kudos to the original author, while others like to save particularly good posts for later review. Regardless of your reason, you may have noticed that Twitter recently started sharing your favourites (along with details on who you are now following) … [Read more...] about Twitter Now Shares Your Favourite Tweets
Microsoft Releases Celebrity Stalker App, SNIPP3T, for iOS
Generally Microsoft is best known for business-type apps like those found in their Office suite. This makes the news that they have released a celebrity news app a little surprising, but I'm sure we'll get used to it. SNIPP3T (pronounced "snippet") offers to bring you closer to celebrity news based entirely around those you identify as your favourites. Once you have … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Celebrity Stalker App, SNIPP3T, for iOS
Timber App Brings Tinder to BlackBerry 10
Generally BlackBerry doesn't get to see the big name apps hitting their platform, but knock-offs and look-a-likes are very common. Timber is in good company, joining the ranks of iGrann, Whine, Snap2Chat and Spo2fy. No matter, BlackBerry users will be excited that a third party Tinder client is available from BlackBerry World. Developed by Nemory Studios, Timber gives … [Read more...] about Timber App Brings Tinder to BlackBerry 10
Fling Delivers Instant Messaging Spam
Marketed by social start-up Unii as an exciting way to share life's moments with the world, Fling is one part Snapchat and one part spam. With that said, the premise is very enticing: snap a photo and let the app send it out to 50 random Fling users (while avoiding any users that you actually may want to see it). Are you on the receiving end of a random Fling photo? You … [Read more...] about Fling Delivers Instant Messaging Spam
Facebook Messenger Now Required to Chat with Friends
Beginning as early as this week, Facebook will make it a requirement that you use their standalone Messenger app to send and receive messages (as they pull the plug on Messenger being supported from within their stock Facebook app). Generally, changes to Facebook are met with unhappiness among their users --but this time, the company is claiming it will help speed up the rates … [Read more...] about Facebook Messenger Now Required to Chat with Friends
FaceBook Adds Save For Later Reference
How many people check Facebook more often in a day than they do any local news. Problem is, our friends are sharing details faster than we can consume them --especially because we are often checking in on them while we are on the go! Thankfully, Facebook understands (and finally implemented a feature that we can get behind instead of just redesigning our home pages and making … [Read more...] about FaceBook Adds Save For Later Reference
Tinder Updated For Wearables
The great news is that you can now cross 'finding a date' off the list of tasks you wished you could complete from the comfort and convenience of your wrist. Tinder has released an update that optimizes their addictive dating app for use on wearable devices --so you can now find the next love of your life (anonymously) from nearly any device you choose. With Tinder loaded up … [Read more...] about Tinder Updated For Wearables
Hinge App Provides Transparent Online Dating
There was a time when admitting that you and your significant other met online was embarrassing; these days it is nearly a cliche. Many services exist that promise to help you meet your next special someone, and adding to that list is Hinge: a dating app with a pocket freshly full of venture funding (to the tune of $4.5M) from groups like Founder Fund and Lowercase … [Read more...] about Hinge App Provides Transparent Online Dating