You can moan and groan about Facebook's supposed invasions of privacy and constant changing format but it really is the most astonishing of social networks. One of the more interesting ways it is developing is in it's ability to advertise your products for you without complicated codes and downloads and do it damned fast. StoreYa takes that one step further by providing the tools to import your web store into Facebook and provide another shopfront to advertise and sell your merchandise in from of a potential audience of millions of people. It turns your e-commerce into an F-commerce platform in ... Read more
Sorry for the pun but I’m afraid this one leaves me a bit cold (Ed - there goes another rib...). What’s funny is that a lot of apps promote their ability to help you cut down on clutter such as scraps of paper and Post-It notes whereas this one actively encourages you to recreate the same squalid looking mess on your PC rather than stuck to your fridge door. If you’re a Facebook user you can create an account and set up your own efridge and what’s more you can post notes on any Facebook user’s efridge. Just why you’d want to ... Read more
It seems to be the current fad to fiddle around with your photos and share them with your friends. When I say fiddle around I mean to warp them with colors and effects. Mind you, if I see one more green tinged photo using Hipstamatic I think I'm going to scream. PicYou is a new social photoshare application for iPhone that gives you lots of effects to play and warp your photos and share them with your friends and the big wide world on Facebook and Twitter. Read more
If you are a fan of flash animation but haven't a clue as to how to create it then Doink Express is a fine place to start. Here we have a photo and drawing app for iPad2, iPhone and iPod Touch that delivers the tools to make cool looking animations that can be shared on Facebook, sent as an email or shared as a stream in the Doink library. DoInk Express is a fun place to create and enjoy art and animation whilst giving you a place to make your own. It lets you add life, interest and excitement ... Read more
It's more important than ever now to be totally up to date on what's going on in the countries you visit when holiday planning. There are many things you need to look at to protect yourselves as well as your wallets. In so many cases an overseas holiday is a major investment of time as well as money. Is the place you are visiting safe from terrorist or criminal activity? Does it have any imminent health warnings? Is there a possibility of transport delays? These are all things you need to know and TripSentry provides all the up-to-date information that ... Read more
As those of you with accounts will know, Facebook is changing the way you are viewed with the introduction of it's new Timeline. If you haven't got it yet then just search inside for the Introducing Timeline link and all will be revealed. But you know what its like when you move into a new place...you want to make it more...YOU! Facebook Timeline Cover Maker is a free application not unlike Cool Mojito that customizes your page to the way that YOU want it with cool graphics and design. Read more
If you love shopping for great deals online then Bizspeaking could well be a social application you will want to have a good look at. With this deal app you can connect with fellow shoppers around the world and see the items they have bought and presented. Compare prices from all over the world and, hey...it might be cheaper to buy it from where they are rather than where you are. Then you can share your goodies via your Twitter or Facebook accounts. Read more
The way we choose the hotels we stay in around the world is definitely changing with the technology that's available these days. Up until now it's been a case of trawling through sites and comparing prices and locations for your given destination. HotelMaps is a simple to use travel and map app that changes things somewhat by delivering an informative overview of the best accommodation available in your desired location and with room prices at your fingertips. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure this year, location will be a key factor in choosing a hotel. Is the ... Read more
The Facebook fan page has massive potential for advertising that really hasn't been exploited enough. What better way is there to interact with your customers and promote your product to a potential audience of millions. And, whats more, you can do it for free. Build Chatter is a Facebook fan page designer that's not dissimilar to Cool Mojito and iFrameTab and helps you create professional looking advertising pages for small businesses as well as professional designers. Read more
Some people are brilliant at picking out presents at Christmas time whilst others...maybe not so. Personally, I tend to need all the help I can get. But it's just a question of doing a bit of research and being well organized about buying presents for your friends and family. Chrift is a gift recommendation tool similar to apps like ChristmasList.com that aim to give the user a much more comprehensive way of determining what gifts they would adore by analyzing their Facebook profile data. Read more