Facebook launches Places location based service | BBC News
Social networking behemoth Facebook has added a feature that allows members to share where they are while on the move. Places, as it is known, marks the company’s first foray into the “location-based services” space, which has become popular with users who want to share where they shop, eat or play. Sites such as Foursquare [...]
Delta to allow passengers to book through Facebook
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Thursday it’s launched a new “Ticket Window” on Facebook that will allow passengers to book directly on the social media site. It’s the first time an airline has allowed customers to reserve flights on Facebook, although nearly all major U.S. airlines use Facebook and Twitter to promote sales. Delta plans [...]
Microsoft Connects Facebook, Windows Live to Outlook | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Microsoft’s near-ubiquitous enterprise e-mail solution became a little more social today, thanks to new plug-ins. With Outlook Social Connector, users can view information including status updates and photos from Facebook and Windows Live, from within Outlook. Microsoft previously added similar support for MySpace and LinkedIn in 2009 and in early 2010. In February, Microsoft announced [...]
Fring Takes on FaceTime with iPhone, Android App | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Fring on Thursday released an updated version of its mobile app that will allow for two-way video calling over 3G and Wi-Fi on iPhone, Android, or Symbian devices, including Apple’s latest iPhone 4. The app also now supports multi-tasking, includes a social stream of Facebook, Twitter, and IM sessions, and has a smarter address books [...]
Facebook’s latest iPhone app offers video, higher-resolution photos | VentureBeat
Facebook brought a few modest upgrades to its latest iPhone app over the weekend including the ability to watch videos, post to event walls and post higher-resolution photos. The app has an astounding 54.8 million monthly active users, which probably makes it the strongest source of mobile use for the social network. Facebook said it [...]
Google Acquires Online Travel Guide Ruba
Google has acquired online travel guide and community Ruba. Ruba is a visual travel guide and tour review site that provides travelers with visual guides written by other travelers. The blog post is embedded below. Google has confirmed the acquisition. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ruba offer users a way to visually browse [...]
