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In a further move that signals Facebook is expanding its commercial focus, new Want and Collect buttons will let you make a Wishlist of things to buy.]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:52:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-social-media-in-the-workplace-is-not-the-enemy-business-benefits-of-staff-usage-.htm http://apcmag.com//why-social-media-in-the-workplace-is-not-the-enemy-business-benefits-of-staff-usage-.htm

Social media has a sullied reputation in the workplace, often viewed as a notorious time-waster. But could Twitter and Facebook actually be good for staff as well as brands?]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:50:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//useful-meets-social-crowdsourcer-yelp-launches-in-australia-today.htm http://apcmag.com//useful-meets-social-crowdsourcer-yelp-launches-in-australia-today.htm

In partnership with Sensis, 'online urban city guide' Yelp is opening up shop in Australia today -- and it wants you to spill the beans on local business experiences.]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//friend-request-facebook-looking-to-buddy-up-with-top-devs-in-asia-pacific.htm http://apcmag.com//friend-request-facebook-looking-to-buddy-up-with-top-devs-in-asia-pacific.htm

If you've got the skills, Facebook wants to promote you among its top hundred social media & app developers in the world -- but only if you make the cut.]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//one-week-in-social-networking-google-opens-up-facebook-seals-in.htm http://apcmag.com//one-week-in-social-networking-google-opens-up-facebook-seals-in.htm

It's been less than a week since Google+ cast off its invite-only shackles and announced it was opening its doors to everybody. But then Facebook went and shifted the goal posts.]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:16:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//search-gets-friendly-bing-vs-google-in-the-quest-for-social-context.htm http://apcmag.com//search-gets-friendly-bing-vs-google-in-the-quest-for-social-context.htm

Overnight Bing announced deeper Facebook integration via new "Like" button tie-ins, and with Google rolling out its own "+1" features, the social search race is heating up.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 17:36:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-microsoft-twitterer-doesnt-know-whos-who.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-microsoft-twitterer-doesnt-know-whos-who.htm

You have to hand it to whoever was running Microsoft Australia's official twitter account today during its big Office launch...]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 17:44:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows-live-messenger-2010-gets-social-runs-on-iphone-but-not-xp.htm http://apcmag.com//windows-live-messenger-2010-gets-social-runs-on-iphone-but-not-xp.htm

The next version of Microsoft’s instant messaging app, part of ‘Wave 4’ of the Windows Live services, evolves into “a companion for your social networks” but unfriends XP.]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:44:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//qantas-shares-will-tumble-under-microsoft-outlook-predicts-lotus-notes-zealot.htm http://apcmag.com//qantas-shares-will-tumble-under-microsoft-outlook-predicts-lotus-notes-zealot.htm

An evangelist for Lotus Notes software predicts Qantas' decision to move to Microsoft Exchange and Outlook will see its share price fall. Oh dear.]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:12:48 +1000