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Snapchat for Android has received a substantial update today, bringing with it a more refined looking layout and updated icons. Version 3.0.1 makes it easier than ever for users to access their contact list and inbox, integrating swipe gestures into the mix which can be accessed directly from the camera screen. The color palette for…
The social networking giant Facebook just had a huge security breach, sharing 6 million Facebook users’ email addresses and phone numbers due to a bug in their software. Those users whose security has been compromised will be notified by email, according to Facebook. The data was compromised by a bug in the “Download Your Information” tool,…
It’s all happening, folks, the age of cat selfies is upon us! A new app called Snapcat lets your cat become the photographer in your next super cute cat pic on your Android device. The app starts up displaying a black screen with a small erratically moving red circle darting around the screen. The idea…
Twitter has updated the Vine app for iOS, bringing with it bugfixes and interface improvements. The Vine update adds a share button underneath posts on a users feed, allowing Vine makers to share their video clips easier than ever. Description Vine is the best way to see and share life in motion. Create short, beautiful,…
Mark Zuckerberg revealed Facebook’s plans for its Facebook Home software at an investor’s meeting today, CNET reports. Facebook Home, which currently runs on a handful of Android devices such as the HTC First, Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One, will eventually be distributed to Android users via the official Facebook for Android app. “We…
Even with the HTC First Facebook phone basically dead in the water, Facebook is still committed to updating and improving its Facebook Home software, which is in use on a few other Android handsets as well. Facebook has updated their Android app today, which brings improvements to the standalone Facebook app as well as Facebook…
Twitter has updated its official app for Windows Phone today, bringing some new camera features and bugfixes to the app. Here’s a list of what’s new: Lens app integration. An improved tweet composition experience with photo filter support. Just tap the camera icon to capture an image from your phone’s viewfinder, or pull in a…
Today Google released version 4.4.0 of it’s Google+ app for iOS, which brings a slew of new features to the app. The update brings Google’s previously announced photo enhancing features, a standalone Hangouts app, and Google Offer posts. Google’s photo enhancements automatically pick the best shots out of a user’s library, and enhance chosen pictures.…
Fo’ shizzle my nizzle! Snoopify is one of those apps that is so dope, you’ll be asking yourself; how did we survive before it? The app lets users drop it like it’s hot by snapping photos and adding Snoop themed stickers that’ll make you look like a real member of Death Row. Stickers include Snoop’s…
Twitter’s video sharing app Vine was released back in late January of this year on iOS, and users have been utilizing the animated GIF-like service to create some very creative six second video clips. The service has come into its own, and is planning an Android release soon. We’ve seen many people embrace the service, as…