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  The Best Android Twitter Apps

  JP 1:43 am on August 17, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  It’s no secret that the Android Market is considerably smaller than Apple’s App Store, but this shouldn’t get Android users down when searching for the Twitter app that will maximize their micro-blogging. There are more than enough high-quality Twitter apps available in the Market, and, as Android continues to grow, the offerings will only get better. Here’s a list of some apps that let us tweet easy and powerfully.

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  The Best Android Twitter Apps originally appeared on Switched on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Twitter Tweet Buttons Launching This Week

  JP 1:45 am on August 13, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Expect sharing links on Twitter to become a lot easier this week, with the launch of a new, “official” tweet button. The Twitter-approved button allows users to easily retweet articles, and also features a counter that keeps track of how many other users have tweeted a given URL. The button, which comes in three different versions (110×20, 55×20, 55×63), consists of a single line of code that can be embedded within any website. Mashable went ahead and successfully embedded the standard button, thought it looks as if only a handful of accounts are capable of actually using the feature to retweet articles.

  At first glance, it would appear that Twitter’s newest feature would pose a direct threat to Tweetmeme, which already produces most of the tweet buttons you see across the Web. But it’s unlikely that Twitter would sucker punch Tweetmeme without discussing it beforehand. Mashable speculates that the site may have struck some sort of deal with the developer, although, at this point, the details of any potential deal remain unclear, and Twitter has yet to comment. [From: Mashable]

  Twitter Tweet Buttons Launching This Week originally appeared on Switched on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Best Twitter Apps for iPhone

  JP 11:14 am on July 21, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  During the iPhone’s nascent stages, users had limited choices when it came to Twitter applications. But now, there are myriad services that allow you to blast 140-character tweets, and keep up with your buddies, too. So now, the problem is weeding out the pretenders from the contenders – not that we’re complaining.

  So to help you decide which app is best for you, we’re offering a brief overview, with ratings (on a 1-to-5-birdie scale, of course), of eight Twitter apps for iPhone. BlackBerry users, don’t fret; we’ve got you covered, too.

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  Best Twitter Apps for iPhone originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Twitter Makes Searching for Names Easier, Sleeker

  JP 1:45 am on July 17, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Used to be that whenever you wanted to search for a Twitter user by name, you had to expend the extra energy required to click on the site’s user search page. Those days of wasted clicks, however, are now a thing of the past, as the company has decided to feature the search bar much more prominently. As TechCrunch reports, users can now search for other people simply by meandering over to the bar on the right hand side of the main tweet stream, where they can type in anyone’s name, and instantly receive a list of results, along with real-time results from any other accounts tweeting about said person. Results of a given search are also displayed horizontally, above the real-time search, and, if you’re looking for a celebrity, the verified account will likely be among the first handles shown. Finding people has always been possible on Twitter, but not always convenient — and it certainly wasn’t as sleek and seamless as this long overdue feature appears. [From: TechCrunch]

  Twitter Makes Searching for Names Easier, Sleeker originally appeared on Switched on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  23-Year-Old Tries to Crowdsource His Dating Life

  JP 1:45 am on July 16, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Crowd-sourcing your dating life as a last means hope of finding that special someone is, well, desperate. But who are we to criticize a chosen path to love? Earlier this week, a 23-year-old New Yorker named Brian became a hit on the Web because he let the Internet pick his partner. Part of his internship at advertising agency BBH required him to “make something, anything famous,” his tweet to Mashable says. So he chose to boost his social life at the same time, claiming, “conveniently… I have no dating life.” He initially proposed the idea to his friends as a joke, thinking they would get a few laughs out of it. Instead, they embraced the idea, seeing it as a way to end their friend’s love slump. (Brian hasn’t had a date since he was 17.) Together, Brian and his friends made a video, created a website, set up a Twitter account and a Facebook page, all advertising Brian’s emergence into the New York dating scene.

  Brian’s goal is to go on 30 dates in 30 days, which is lofty for even the studliest of men. But with the Net on Brian’s side, the pool is wide and deep. Interested singles can volunteer themselves as potential dates on his website, friends can recommend others for Brian to date, and those just looking to join in on the fun can tweet dating advice to Brian’s Twitter account. Officially, Brian’s quest begins on July 19th, but we don’t know how many dates are booked after that. So, ladies, if you’re interested, sign up fast. While we can’t say that anyone here at Switched is willing to date Brian [Ed. Note: Do you mean the one female on staff?], we are willing to bet that, out of the vast number of women surfing the Web, someone will find charm in his nerdiness. [From: Mashable]

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  23-Year-Old Tries to Crowdsource His Dating Life originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  23-Year-Old Tries to Crowdsource His Dating Life

  JP 1:45 am on July 15, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Crowd-sourcing your dating life as a last means hope of finding that special someone is, well, desperate. But who are we to criticize a chosen path to love? Earlier this week, a 23-year-old New Yorker named Brian became a hit on the Web because he let the Internet pick his partner. Part of his internship at advertising agency BBH required him to “make something, anything famous,” his tweet to Mashable says. So he chose to boost his social life at the same time, claiming, “conveniently… I have no dating life.” He initially proposed the idea to his friends as a joke, thinking they would get a few laughs out of it. Instead, they embraced the idea, seeing it as a way to end their friend’s love slump. (Brian hasn’t had a date since he was 17.) Together, Brian and his friends made a video, created a website, set up a Twitter account and a Facebook page, all advertising Brian’s emergence into the New York dating scene.

  Brian’s goal is to go on 30 dates in 30 days, which is lofty for even the studliest of men. But with the Net on Brian’s side, the pool is wide and deep. Interested singles can volunteer themselves as potential dates on his website, friends can recommend others for Brian to date, and those just looking to join in on the fun can tweet dating advice to Brian’s Twitter account. Officially, Brian’s quest begins on July 19th, but we don’t know how many dates are booked after that. So, ladies, if you’re interested, sign up fast. While we can’t say that anyone here at Switched is willing to date Brian [Ed. Note: Do you mean the one female on staff?], we are willing to bet that, out of the vast number of women surfing the Web, someone will find charm in his nerdiness. [From: Mashable]

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  23-Year-Old Tries to Crowdsource His Dating Life originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Stickybits Ties UPC Codes to the Web, Makes Your Cheetos Bag 'Smart'

  JP 10:20 am on June 23, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Grocery shopping used to be simple. Make a list, check it twice, get in, get out. Sure, you might browse or make small talk with the deli guy, but it’s never exactly been what you’d call a social activity. A new network called Stickybits, however, begs to differ.

  As Brand Week reports, the Stickybits app enables shoppers to scan product UPC codes with their smartphones and instantly browse through videos, user comments and any promotional material offered by a given company. The idea, in essence, is to wed social networking with daily shopping, and, in doing so, strengthen the lines of communication between consumers and brand names.

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  Stickybits Ties UPC Codes to the Web, Makes Your Cheetos Bag ‘Smart’ originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Facebook Users Can Now 'Like' Comments

  JP 11:25 am on June 18, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  It’s been a long time coming, but Facebook users now have the ability to “like” comments made on their friends’ statuses, links or photos. The social network unveiled the new feature in a blog post yesterday, and announced that from now on, users will see an extra “like” option below each comment. The extra “like” button will roll out on a gradual basis, so if you don’t see it today, you will soon. And, as with the traditional “like” button, users whose comments are liked by someone else will receive a little red Facebook notification. Ultimately, though, an individual’s privacy settings will determine who sees which comments he or she likes.

  Ever since the site first allowed members to comment on News Feed stories back in 2008, and introduced the “like” button one year later, both features have changed the way members interact and communicate. As we all know, a simple status update or an uploaded video can beget an entire meta-conversation among friends, strangers, or semi-acquaintances. As Facebook’s Tom Whitnah puts it, taking the “like” feature one step further makes as much sense as combining peanut butter with jelly. [From: Facebook]

  Facebook Users Can Now ‘Like’ Comments originally appeared on Switched on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Spammers Use Random '@' Tags to Spread Malware on Twitter

  JP 11:25 am on June 18, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Previously, spammers have tried to spread malware by enticing Twitter users with promises of beautiful women and breaking news. Now, according to a report from Trend Micro, they’re taking a different approach: using vague, random “@” replies to flood users with malware. Blogger Rik Ferguson was tagged Tuesday morning in a tweet embedded with a shortened URL. After some research, Ferguson discovered that the malicious link directed users to a site hosting some dangerous JavaScript. Once executed, the JavaScript floods the PC with malicious PDFs and executable files that download yet more malware by connecting to other locations.

  Right now, this spam appears to be totally random. That makes it easier to avoid falling for it, since there’s no reason to click a strange link — even if you’re tagged in it — when it’s tweeted by a vague and unfamiliar source. However, if it’s too late, immediately notify Twitter that your account has been compromised, and change all your passwords and log-in information. [From: Trend Micro, via: Tech Crunch]

  Spammers Use Random ‘@’ Tags to Spread Malware on Twitter originally appeared on Switched on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  Spammers Use Random '@' Tags to Spread Malware on Twitter

  JP 1:46 am on June 18, 2010 | 0 Permalink | Reply
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  Previously, spammers have tried to spread malware by enticing Twitter users with promises of beautiful women and breaking news. Now, according to a report from Trend Micro, they’re taking a different approach: using vague, random “@” replies to flood users with malware. Blogger Rik Ferguson was tagged Tuesday morning in a tweet embedded with a shortened URL. After some research, Ferguson discovered that the malicious link directed users to a site hosting some dangerous JavaScript. Once executed, the JavaScript floods the PC with malicious PDFs and executable files that download yet more malware by connecting to other locations.

  Right now, this spam appears to be totally random. That makes it easier to avoid falling for it, since there’s no reason to click a strange link — even if you’re tagged in it — when it’s tweeted by a vague and unfamiliar source. However, if it’s too late, immediately notify Twitter that your account has been compromised, and change all your passwords and log-in information. [From: Trend Micro, via: Tech Crunch]

  Spammers Use Random ‘@’ Tags to Spread Malware on Twitter originally appeared on Switched on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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