Whoops: HTC forgot to update bundled Twitter app. Rendered useless by new OAuth protocol.
by
Mike
Posted September 1st, 2010 at 7:00 am
Looks like HTC users who use the bundled Twitter app have a bit of a sour pill to swallow this morning. As they promised late last week, Twitter's authentication protocol is now entirely OAuth protected. All that means is apps that don't support the spec will now be rendered useless (see exhibit A, above).
In HTC's case, it looks like no one took the time to do push out a quick update. As such, "Incorrect username/password" errors are flooding the market. With as popular as Twitter is, ...
Get your social on: webOS Facebook 1.3 update now live.
by
Mike
Posted August 31st, 2010 at 11:29 am
Social bugs of the webOS universe, rejoice! The latest Facebook 1.3 update is now live. Besides the new number, selectable news feeds, revised photo tagging, landscape support, ability to clear multiple notifications, and access to fan pages are some of the more mentionable features.
If you want more to chew on, hop inside for a more thorough breakdown, compliments of the Facebook webOS team...
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Tweetdeck releases update to Android beta.
by
Mike
Posted August 20th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Just a helpful reminder to keep checking the Android market on a daily basis. If you're one of the thousands of tweet-happy Tweetdeck beta users, you'll be pleased to know that there is an update that was recently released last night. In this update, a few added features will make this awesome app even better -- bit.ly URL shortening, individual notifications for each column (and even each status type -- ie: @mentions, direct messages, etc.), and a new "sharing intent" which adds a Tweetdeck...
TweetDeck for Android now available!
by
Mike
Posted August 12th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Today is the day Android social butterflies have been waiting for. TweetDeck is now available! A quick recap in case you forgot, TweetDeck offers integration with several social accounts including Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and Google Buzz. The layout is simple, clean, yet intuitive, using columns to navigate between accounts and types of messages. So far, my favorite aspect is the unified inbox of sorts that put all of your status updates in a single view, ensuring you don't have to was...
Early TweetDeck for Android beta leaked. “Official” beta coming tomorrow, 8/12.
by
Mike
Posted August 11th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Well well well. That gloriously tasty looking TweetDeck Android app we talked about yesterday has found one of its early builds leaked (Download here). Based off of an early pre-review by Android Central, they note the app's nicely styled UI, but knock it for it's "waterfall approach" to grouping multiple account updates in one column. (Mind you, @username updates and DM's are separate. Multiple accounts' status updates such as Twitter, Facebook, Buzz, etc. are grouped together...to clear up...
TweetDeck for Android video preview
by
Mike
Posted August 10th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
No...TweetDeck for Android hasn't hit the airwaves yet. (Trust me, I'm as eager as you are!) But TweetDeck's CEO Iain Dodsworth has taken it upon himself to tease us in the days before release, with a short video showing the login process. While it may not seem like much, it shows us multiple account (and service) support is here. It also gives us a good indication of what TweetDeck looks like as an app overall -- stunning.
I don't know about you, but I'm really digging the flatter tone...
TweetDeck beta coming to Android this week!
by
Mike
Posted August 9th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Think you've found *the* Android Twitter client? Chances are you've at least found something you can use on a daily basis without too much complaining. I on the other hand am way too picky. As such, I haven't found a Twitter client for Android yet that I've liked through and through. TweetCaster, Seesmic, and Touiteur have come close in various areas. Where's the "official" Twitter app? Not here. It's garbage. Frankly, it's embarrassing Twitter would release something that is so lacking ...
Nimbuzz 2.0 for Android released. NimbuzzOut, better Facebook integration, and more user customization!
by
Mike
Posted August 4th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I've found myself hovering back and forth between eBuddy and Nmbuzz for my multi-IM needs over the last few months. While I preferred Nimbuzz both for it's UI and overall feel, constant drop outs especially on Facebook were a pain. eBuddy on the other hand doesn't have these problems, but it isn't exactly the most beautiful app to look at either. Perhaps Nimbuzz 2.0 can help me with my dilemma, hmm?
Fresh off the shelf, Nimbuzz 2.0 brings some pretty big enhancements that cater to a wide v...
Facebook for Android receives big 1.3 update. Finally a step above garbage.
by
Mike
Posted August 3rd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
If you're like any self respecting human being, you've probably come to the same conclusion as many concerning the Facebook for Android app -- it sucked. When compared to webOS, iPhone, and at times, even the BlackBerry app, the Android app was sorely lacking and looked more like it belonged on Windows Mobile. Looks like the recent hiring of Android project manager defector, Erick Tseng, is already paying off.
Besides a much prettier face, what else does Facebook for Android 1.3 offer? The...
Review: Chit Chat desktop Facebook Chat app.
by
Mike
Posted August 3rd, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Say that five times fast...
Do you spend countless hours signed in to Facebook just to make use of Facebook Chat, or do you punish yourself for the sole reason of tending to your neverending, completely fake crops? If you fall into the latter category, I can't help you. However, if you fancy Facebook more for the actual communication part, a nifty little app dubbed "Chit Chat" is right up your alley. The genius of Chic Chat is that it takes Facebook Chat out of the browser and allows you t...
Review: WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. 20 licenses up for grabs!
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