News tagged ‘social media’
Monday, 13 May 2013
Google Games Hinted at in Leaked Google Play Services APK
A leaked Google Play Services (v3.1.36) update file contains codes that hint at a new multi-player social gaming network called Google Games. This new gaming network (expected to be revealed during Google I/O) will be similar to Apple's Game Center for iOS and Microsoft's Xbox Live for Xbox, which includes leaderboards, achievements and more.
Monday, 6 May 2013
Facebook Loses US Visitors But Profits Rise
According to market research firm Nielsen, Facebook has lost 10 million visitors in the US and seen no growth in monthly visitors in the UK over the past year. However Facebook made US$219 million in the first three months of the year, compared to the US$ 205 million made over the same time period a year ago.
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Nielsen: Youtube Attracts More Young Viewers than any US Cable Network
A survey done by American measurement company Nielsen has revealed that Youtube reaches more users in the 18 to 34 age group, than any other US cable network company. These viewers are what Youtube calls "Generation C", and the company reckons that advertisers need to be on Youtube in order to reach them.
Wednesday, 6 Feb 2013
Pinterest to Secure More Funding, Company Valued at $2 Billion
Popular photo sharing site Pinterest is reportedly in talks for a fresh round of funding that would value the company at around US$2 billion.
Thursday, 31 Jan 2013
Facebook Reports 2012 Full Year Financial Results
Facebook has just reported its Q4 and also full year 2012 financial results, and the company did better than expected, ending the year on a high.
Monday, 28 Jan 2013
Google+ Now Second Most Popular Social Network
In the last quarter of 2012, Google+ became the second most popular social media on the Internet, just slightly behind Facebook. In third place was Youtube, another Google product, while Twitter was in fourth place.
Friday, 14 Dec 2012
Viddy, "Instagram for Videos" App, Now Available on Android
Somewhat likened to "the Instagram for video capturing", Viddy, now available on Android, allows users to apply 10 different filters as well as add songs to their 15-sec recorded clips before sharing them with other Viddy users as well as on different social networks.
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012
Twitter Debuts Photo Editing Features
The update to Twitter's iPhone and Android applications will enable users to edit photos in new ways, such as adding filters, photo frames, as well as an auto-enhance capability to its image sharing feature.
Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012
How to Grab YouTube's New Look
The last major revamp YouTube had was last December, and it's about time for a fresh look. Hit the link to find out how to grab YouTube's new look for those who have not received the updated layout.
Friday, 17 Aug 2012
Facebook Shares Tumble to New Lows
As Facebook shares tumble to new lows, its CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted for the first time that tumbling share prices could hurt them.
