http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//facebooks-new-want-button-deepens-e-commerce-inroads.htm http://apcmag.com//facebooks-new-want-button-deepens-e-commerce-inroads.htm

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//instagram-sets-focus-to-android-with-new-sign-up-page-revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//instagram-sets-focus-to-android-with-new-sign-up-page-revealed.htm

Smash hit iOS photo-sharing app Instagram is finally turning its lens towards Android, with a new sign-up page the preliminary step towards likely bi-polar app store domination.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:51:10 +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//facial-recognition-why-trashing-london-might-not-have-been-such-a-hot-idea-after-all.htm http://apcmag.com//facial-recognition-why-trashing-london-might-not-have-been-such-a-hot-idea-after-all.htm

In an era of facial recognition technology and social-networking-empowered citizen law enforcement, London's rioters stand to be identified more easily than ever.]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:38:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//got-facebook-htcs-betting-yes-with-chacha-and-salsa.htm http://apcmag.com//got-facebook-htcs-betting-yes-with-chacha-and-salsa.htm

HTC is taking Facebook integration to another level with its new ChaCha and Salsa handsets launching on Vodafone next week.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:10:17 +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//facebook-continues-to-flip-the-bird-at-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-continues-to-flip-the-bird-at-australia.htm

Facebook sent a rep to speak to the Australian government last week, but the social networking giant says it's not sure it would be helpful to have local personnel here.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:44:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-launches-free-devfest-au-developer-workshops-in-sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//google-launches-free-devfest-au-developer-workshops-in-sydney.htm

Kicking off on June 28th, the free five-day DevFest offers Aussie developers week of deep-diving Googly goodness on Google Apps, Chome, Wave, Maps and more.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:24:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turnoffs-include-windows-users-cupidtino-is-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//turnoffs-include-windows-users-cupidtino-is-for-you.htm

Tired of Mac-vs-PC arguments with your significant other? A new dating Website is for Mac lovers only.]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-revamps-search-index-with-cafffeine.htm http://apcmag.com//google-revamps-search-index-with-cafffeine.htm

New Web indexing system provides faster and more accurate results from a richer spread of sources, but will reshuffle search rankings for many sites…]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:29:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//federal-police-deny-au-facebook-crackdown.htm http://apcmag.com//federal-police-deny-au-facebook-crackdown.htm

The Australian Federal Police has denied reports that it was seeking to block minors from creating tribute pages on Facebook to friends who have passed away in an untimely manner.]]> Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:44:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsofts-new-spin-on-social-networking.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts-new-spin-on-social-networking.htm

Microsoft’s research hothouse FUSE Lab cooks up Spindex – a Web-based app to aggregate Twitter and Facebook updates plus RSS feeds into a single streamlined screen.]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 +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//live-watch-kevin-rudd-announcing-nbn-plan-details.htm http://apcmag.com//live-watch-kevin-rudd-announcing-nbn-plan-details.htm

From 1:45PM today, Kevin Rudd will be announcing the full details of the national broadband network -- and you can watch live. (Now concluded)]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 13:35:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-comes-to-the-mountain.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-comes-to-the-mountain.htm

Whirlpool users have had some of the biggest fallouts with Telstra over the years. Now, Telstra is making up with them.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 13:36:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-giving-away-htc-desire-to-social-media-reviewers.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-giving-away-htc-desire-to-social-media-reviewers.htm

Want the oh-so-desirable HTC Desire but wary of Telstra’s $779 up-front price tag? The carrier is giving away 25 of the Android smartphones in a new ‘social review’ program.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 10:38:27 +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//blackberry-6-os-set-for-release-in-q3.htm http://apcmag.com//blackberry-6-os-set-for-release-in-q3.htm

RIM’s sexed-up smartphone OS will sport a slick new UI with revamped apps, Webkit browser, multiple home screens and RSS feeds. Plus: get ready for ‘Super Apps’.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:55:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokia-dials-up-new-social-networking-phones.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-dials-up-new-social-networking-phones.htm

The trend towards enhanced ‘feature phones’ built around messaging and social networking continues with Nokia’s new C-series handsets.]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-reveals-new-kin-social-networking-smartphones.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-reveals-new-kin-social-networking-smartphones.htm

The pair of Windows-powered QWERTY phones replaces the Hiptop series for Twittering tweens and Facebook fiends, and will run on Vodafone’s 3G network.]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:55:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-home-grown-twitter-app-for-blackberry.htm http://apcmag.com//rim-releases-home-grown-twitter-app-for-blackberry.htm

RIM’s Twitter app for your BlackBerry is now available in public beta, with support for ‘push tweets’ just like push emails.]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:02:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-android-powered-xperia-x10-launch-this-month-on-all-aussie-3g-networks.htm http://apcmag.com//sony-ericsson-android-powered-xperia-x10-launch-this-month-on-all-aussie-3g-networks.htm

The first Android smartphone from Sony Ericsson hits Australia later this month on Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Three, on contract and outright sale.]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:51:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-reveal-new-hiptop-smartphones-next-week.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-reveal-new-hiptop-smartphones-next-week.htm

The next-gen Hiptop will sport a slick UI inspired by Windows Phone 7 and take aim at the twittering tweens, teens and twentysomething social networking set.]]> Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:09:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dear-mark-in-australia-we-love-the-facebook.htm http://apcmag.com//dear-mark-in-australia-we-love-the-facebook.htm

Dear Mark, I hope you are well and not worrying too much about those little incidents on the Facebook in the early days.]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:32:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-those-pesky-unrepentant-efa-boys.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-those-pesky-unrepentant-efa-boys.htm

Stephen Conroy talked smack about the Electronic Frontiers Australia in parliament -- here's how they blew the wind up him on Twitter.]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:30:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//anna-bligh-appeals-to-facebook-chief-over-murdered-bundaberg-girl.htm http://apcmag.com//anna-bligh-appeals-to-facebook-chief-over-murdered-bundaberg-girl.htm

The Queensland Premier has complained to Facebook's CEO over persistent obscene comments posted on Facebook tribute pages for murdered Bundaberg eight-year-old Trinity Bates.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:04:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//htc-launches-android-powered-desire-and-legend-smartphones.htm http://apcmag.com//htc-launches-android-powered-desire-and-legend-smartphones.htm

HTC has added two more Android smartphones to its mobile mix, both running Android 2.1 plus an enhanced Sense UI packed with sweet new features.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sex-robot-offers-social-networking.htm http://apcmag.com//sex-robot-offers-social-networking.htm

CES 2010: The $9,000 True Companion, aka "Roxxxy", includes a range of artificial intelligence features.]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-iphone-developer-quits-over-apples-app-store-policies.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-iphone-developer-quits-over-apples-app-store-policies.htm

The developer behind Facebook’s popular iPhone app has quit the project, citing frustration with Apple’s much-criticised policies surrounding approval (or not) for iPhone apps.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mozilla-raindrop-unified-inbox-for-email-chat-skype-social-networking-and-more.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla-raindrop-unified-inbox-for-email-chat-skype-social-networking-and-more.htm

The new ‘Raindrop’ project seeks to build the ultimate inbox, with the ability to recognise and highlight important messages which could otherwise be lost in the noise.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//spy-shots-reveal-microsofts-project-pink-smartphones.htm http://apcmag.com//spy-shots-reveal-microsofts-project-pink-smartphones.htm

Microsoft is set to stamp its name onto a new wave of Windows Mobile smartphones aimed at the social networking set. Here’s a sneak peak at ‘Project Pink’.]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:42:35 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-lite-offers-content-without-the-crud.htm

New Facebook Lite isn’t quite so ‘in your face’ – it’s a leaner, cleaner and dare we say more Twitter-esque look without the overload of apps, ads and other distractions.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:50:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//motorola-reveals-cliq-android-smartphone.htm http://apcmag.com//motorola-reveals-cliq-android-smartphone.htm

The consumer-minded Cliq puts social networking front and centre, with a beefier ‘mobile professional’ version soon to follow. Alas, we won’t see either until sometime in 2010.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:36:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//now-theres-an-app-store-for-your-tv.htm http://apcmag.com//now-theres-an-app-store-for-your-tv.htm

US telco Verizon opens up the ‘Widget Bazaar’ app store for its fibre-optic TV service, adding dollops of Web goodness to the biggest screen in the house.]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:56:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nokia-6760-qwery-slide-smartphone-for-the-masses.htm http://apcmag.com//nokia-6760-qwery-slide-smartphone-for-the-masses.htm

Nokia hopes its ‘made for messaging’ smartphone will be a low-cost hit with tweens, teens and the Twitterati.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:45:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-get-twitter-style-usernames.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-get-twitter-style-usernames.htm

From 2pm this Saturday Facebook users will be able to register a username which will become their profile’s Web address. ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:40:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//jolicloud-netbook-os-joins-the-fray.htm http://apcmag.com//jolicloud-netbook-os-joins-the-fray.htm

Jolicloud has begun taking the wraps off its social networking, netbook optimised Linux operating system.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:09:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//marketing-agency-impersonates-nsw-police-via-twitter.htm http://apcmag.com//marketing-agency-impersonates-nsw-police-via-twitter.htm

You can be sent to jail for impersonating a police officer in the real world, but luckily for one marketing agency doing so on Twitter doesn’t appear to be a crime...]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turn-your-tweets-blu-in-windows7vista.htm http://apcmag.com//turn-your-tweets-blu-in-windows7vista.htm

Twitter is a great application but a rubbish site, and most Twitter apps look like spreadsheets. That is until Blu came along.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:57:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//will-you-swing-on-microsofts-vine.htm http://apcmag.com//will-you-swing-on-microsofts-vine.htm

Banish those dirty thoughts! It's a new Twitter-competitor from Microsoft.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 11:48:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-launches-swarm-service-for-discounted-group-buys.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-launches-swarm-service-for-discounted-group-buys.htm

Dell’s new Swarm taps into social networks like Twitter and FaceBook to promote group buys of desktops, notebooks and netbooks.]]> Sun, 03 May 2009 14:41:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstras-next-hiptop-gets-3g-and-gps-taps-into-twitter.htm http://apcmag.com//telstras-next-hiptop-gets-3g-and-gps-taps-into-twitter.htm

Due for US release next month the Hiptop LX 2009, aka Sidekick, gets a high-tech overhaul with HSDPA 3G, a GPS receiver and a range of social networking clients.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:12:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//namechk-scours-social-networking-sites-for-your-username.htm http://apcmag.com//namechk-scours-social-networking-sites-for-your-username.htm

Want to grab your unique user name on scores of social networking sites? Namechk is a good place to start.]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:26:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-gets-facial-recognition.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-gets-facial-recognition.htm

A new app promises no more laborious manual tagging of people in photos on Facebook.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-surpass-google-in-size.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-to-surpass-google-in-size.htm

A new report suggests that Facebook has the potential to surpass Google in terms of total worldwide unique visitors by late-2011 or early 2012.]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-users-outraged-by-redesign-.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-users-outraged-by-redesign-.htm

Users are outraged by the Facebook redesign and Facebook doesn't really care.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//twitter-gets-a-television-show-sort-of.htm http://apcmag.com//twitter-gets-a-television-show-sort-of.htm

Like satirical humor? Like watching mainstream culture being bashed? You'll love Twitter's new TV show!]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook-connect-for-iphone.htm

Facebook Connect for the iPhone could open a wealth of possibilities for developers.]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//calls-to-scrap-internet-filter-give-money-to-bushfire-survivors.htm http://apcmag.com//calls-to-scrap-internet-filter-give-money-to-bushfire-survivors.htm

Members of the online community are calling for the government to scrap the unpopular government internet filter and give the $44 million to bushfire survivors.]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//gods_wicked_sense_of_humour_on_facebook.htm http://apcmag.com//gods_wicked_sense_of_humour_on_facebook.htm

Whether you're christian, atheist, buddhist or whatever — it seems you can now befriend God on Facebook. And he has a wicked sense of humour.]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:08:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//office_workers_frustrated_by_networks_delays.htm http://apcmag.com//office_workers_frustrated_by_networks_delays.htm

Office networks are so slow that many of us are ready to throttle the IT manager, and there doesn't seem to be an immediate fix in sight, a survey has shown.]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:00:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//facebook_scrabulous_sued_by_the_makers_of_scrabble.htm http://apcmag.com//facebook_scrabulous_sued_by_the_makers_of_scrabble.htm

Scrabble trademark owner Hasbro has belatedly sued the developers of Facebook Scrabble clone Scrabulous, after making an inferior official Facebook Scrabble game.]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:10:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kevin_07_shifts_to_facebook_hate_08.htm http://apcmag.com//kevin_07_shifts_to_facebook_hate_08.htm

Kevin Rudd may have been happy to promote himself on Facebook before the election, but now the PM has turned his back on the social networking service, banning his staff from it. ]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:16:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//block_facebook_and_watch_your_staff_walk.htm http://apcmag.com//block_facebook_and_watch_your_staff_walk.htm

A new study has confirmed some employees believe access to social networking sites is so important they'd leave their job rather than work for a company which blocked Facebook.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_eyes_iphone_but_aussies_dont_want_igoogle.htm http://apcmag.com//google_eyes_iphone_but_aussies_dont_want_igoogle.htm

Google's search chief wants to offer voice search on the iPhone and a better way to keep up with friends than Facebook -- but first, she has to convince Australians to use iGoogle.]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:25:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//unlock_work_internet_or_risk_losing_staff_microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//unlock_work_internet_or_risk_losing_staff_microsoft.htm

TECH.ED 2006 |People don't want to work for employers who limit their internet access at work, a senior Microsoft exec said today at the opening of the software giant's annual developer conference, Tech.Ed 2006.]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:29:16 +1000