Yelp, the social network for finding and sharing location activities, has released version 6.0.0 of their mobile app. The update description states: This update is literally filled to the brim with awesomeness. We’re not joking — we had to get an intern to stand on the top of it just to get it zipped up …
Twitter App Updated, Issue Fixes
Twitter released version 4.3.1 of their mobile app. Changes included:
- Numerous accessibility improvements
- Fixed crasher affecting some users when launching app
- Fixed issue with ambient notifications becoming stuck when sending Tweets or Direct Messages
- Fixed issue with layout of Connect tab
There was no additional information available on twitter.com.
Instagram App Update
Instagram has released version 2.5.1 for their mobile app. The update states that it includes bug fixes, as well as new support for Flickr authentication.
Instagram is the social photo sharing network that has recently reached 80 million users. According to the Instagram website:
LinkedIn Rolls Out New Design
As expected, LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, has rolled out a new design and layout for their users designed to streamline and improve the user experience. Changes include: A Simpler Design – the new LinkedIn layout has been simplified dramatically. Menus, content blocks and ads have been moved and reconfigured, and the overall color scheme …
Delicious Changes Again, Stacks Going Away
In May we talked about how businesses can leverage Delicious stacks to curate their content. In an announcement on July 22nd, Delicious stated that Stacks will be consolidated with Tags starting in early August. According to the statement: We introduced stacks last year as a visually rich way to think about your links and we’ve …
HootSuite Adds Google+ Pages For All
HootSuite, the social media account management tool, has opened up their support for Google+ Pages to all user accounts. Previously, this capability was only open to Enterprise level customers. Business owners are encouraged to use tools like HootSuite to better manage their social networks and internet marketing initiatives.
According to HootSuite’s Blog:
HootSuite is pleased to announce that Google+ Pages is now available to nearly 5 million users worldwide!
Facebook updates Pages Manager app
Facebook has released version 1.2 of their Facebook Pages Manager app, their app dedicated to helping page owners update and moderate their Facebook Page for their business and social media marketing.
The new update includes:
- Now available in 11 languages
- Upload photos to your Page’s albums
- See photos that are attached to messages
- Bug fixes and performance updates
If you aren’t already using Pages Manager, this is what Facebook has to say about it:
LinkedIn releases update to their app
LinkedIn has released version 5.0.5 for their mobile iOS app which addresses some performance and other miscellaneous improvements. According to LinkedIn, the app is: For Professionals Going Places. Get on-the-go access to your professional network with the LinkedIn app for iPad and iPhone. Find and connect with more than 161 million members worldwide. Stay up-to-date …
Foursquare releases app update
Foursquare released an update to their app today that addresses a number of bug fixes. This is version 5.2 of the popular location sharing social network. In June, foursquare developers released an all-new interface for the app that has been popularly received.