Instagram 3.0 introduces Photo Map feature

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Photography, Social Networking, App Updates, Free Apps,

Instagram 3.0 was released today, and with it comes a host of new features and bug fixes. One of the major additions is the Photo Map, which makes it easy to find images that have been geo-tagged to specific locations. Users will find a new Photo Map section in their profiles that will allow them to see their own images overlayed on a map as well. Other features include infinite scrolling on photo feeds, redesigned profile and upload screens, and other performance improvements. Grab Instagram 3.0 now from the App Store or Google Play for free. Check out a video explaining it all after the break.

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Twitter 4.3 for iOS and Android brings expanded tweets and more

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Social Networking, App Updates, Free Apps,

Today Twitter for iPhone 4.3 was released on the App Store, a major update to the official Twitter client that brings with it the ability to view enhanced and expended tweets right in the app. Here's a rundown of the features:

• Expanded Tweets -- when you view Tweet details containing links to partner websites, you can now see content previews, view images, play videos, and more (rolling out gradually)
• Enhanced experience around selected events with the bets Tweets and photos from those involved
• Push notifications for Tweets -- choose to receive notifications from people you follow any time they tweet or retweet
• Ambient notifications -- enables you to see brief non-interruptive notifications in the status bar while you're using the app
• Improvements to search autocomplete for users
• Discover -- now indicates when new stories are available for you to view
• Tappable avatars take you directly to user profiles
• Performance improvements
• Support for password entry in app when experiencing authentication issues
• Support for the Hungarian language
• Icon (image at right) features the new Twitter bird!

You can download the new Twitter for iPhone and iPad now, completely free.

Foursquare 1.3 Update Brings Push Notifications

Posted by Drea Avellan Categories: Lifestyle, Social Networking, App Updates, Free Apps,

Foursquare has just released version 1.3 for their iPhone app, which now notifies you with a buzz when friends are nearby, via push notification. Foursquare allows you to check-in at different locations, and lets your friends know where you are (this also includes optional Twitter pinging.)  What makes this app stand out is the badges system. This system awards you for your activity, whether is checking in to a new place or returning to it for the 100th time.  Competitive souls can find subtle amusement by attempting to dethrone majors for locations – people that have been to a specific location many times.  If you haven’t tried out Foursquare yet, I highly recommend it.

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