Tagged ‘Social-Networking’

Google Buzz adds social features to Gmail

February 10, 2010 10:00 am by Mic Wright

Categories: Apps & Software, Apps & Software Tags: Facebook, Flickr, gmail, Google, Google Buzz, MySpace, Social-Networking, Twitter

Google’s mooted social feature filled addition to Gmail has arrived. It’s called Google Buzz and puts the search giant on a collision course with Facebook, Myspace and Twitter…

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Google to add Twitter-style Gmail social features?

February 9, 2010 1:30 pm by Mic Wright

Categories: Apps & Software Tags: Facebook, gmail, Google, Social-Networking, Twitter

Google is set to battle Facebook and Twitter with a new Gmail feature that will allow them to share media and see status updates shared by their friends. The new social features could arrive this week.

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Apple plotting social networking app

August 11, 2009 1:30 pm by Joe Minihane

Categories: Computers & Accessories Tags: Apple, itunes 9, Social-Networking

iTunes 9 isn’t just going to come packing Blu–ray, if the latest tittle–tattle is to be believed. New rumours suggest Cupertino is busying itself with its very own social networking app, which will tie into the music software, as well as acting as a home for all your feeds and friends. How will it work? Keep reading and we’ll tell you.

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Google Wave launch date set

July 22, 2009 11:30 am by Ben Sillis

Categories: Computers & Accessories Tags: Google, google wave, Social-Networking, wave, Wiki

Google Wave, the big G’s wondrous widget social network mixing IM program that made a splash at its IO conference in May, has had a release date set so Joe Public can get in on the realtime action. Want to know when the invites will be washing up on these fair shores? Keep reading, son.

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Last.fm for Xbox LIVE is free, as long as you pay for it

July 1, 2009 2:00 pm by Greg Strachan

Categories: Gaming Tags: Facebook, gold, last.fm, Microsoft, silver, Social-Networking, subscription, Twitter, Xbox Live

Microsoft has confirmed more details about its slew of social networking tools that are due to launch this autumn in the next Xbox 360 firmware update. It’s not all good news if you’re not already ponying up for the pleasure of Xbox LIVE Gold status. If you’re a Silver account holder and want to listen to the new Last.fm service, you’ll be limited to a three hour ‘trial’ per month. With adverts.