A few days ago, we noted that Facebook was testing putting links to QR codes on their main profile pages. Now we know why. Apparently, Facebook is doing some testing ahead of their location feature roll out, which will use these codes. 
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Listening to this, you'd think Google was born of a desire to trick everyone on the planet. Does Google make almost all of its money off of ad revenues? Yes. 
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I'm hopelessly addicted to Push Notifications on the iPhone. Unfortunately, the system is flawed , in that the more notifications you get, the worse the experience is because it can be hard to manage them all. And one reason I always have the iPhone on me, even when taking around an Android phone, is that there's no good way to get my notifications on another device. 
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Google Will Soon Offer A Way For Users To Opt Out Of Google Analytics Tracking. Some people don't like the idea of Google having any data about them. Unfortunately, if you visit a site tracked by Google Analytics (and chances are you hit several each day), you have no choice. 
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Despite criticism , and an overall frustrating experience , Google is definitely not ready to give up on Buzz. The latest indication comes today by way of a new Android widget that makes it easier than ever to post updates to the service. The new Google Buzz widget for Android allows you to post text or photos to the service without having to launch any app on the device. 
Share:  Despite criticism , and an overall frustrating experience , <span class="company">Google</span> is definitely not ready to give up on Buzz. The latest indication comes today by way of a new Android widget that makes it easier than ever to post updates to the service. The new <span class="company">Google</span> Buzz widget for Android allows you to post text or photos to the service without having to launch any app on the device. Tweet this 

But then again, why hasn't Apple already done it? (See How Apple Is Missing a Billion Dollar Opportunity and In TV, Apple Leaves Trailblazing to Others. ). MG Siegler at TechCrunch this product could be the kick in the rear that Apple needs to move its digital media receiver beyond a "hobby" status. Siegler foresees development on the Apple TV extended to third parties 
Share:  But then again, why hasn't <span class="company">Apple</span> already done it? (See How <span class="company">Apple</span> Is Missing a Billion Dollar Opportunity and In TV, <span class="company">Apple</span> Leaves Trailblazing to Others. ).<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">MG Siegler</span> at TechCrunch this product could be the kick in the rear that <span class="company">Apple</span> needs to move its digital media receiver beyond a "hobby" status.</span> Siegler foresees development on the <span class="company">Apple</span> TV extended to third parties....But then again, why hasn't <span class="company">Apple</span> already done it? (See How <span class="company">Apple</span> Is Missing a Billion Dollar Opportunity and In TV, <span class="company">Apple</span> Leaves Trailblazing to Others. ).<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">MG Siegler</span> at TechCrunch this product could be the kick in the rear that <span class="company">Apple</span> needs to move its digital media receiver beyond a "hobby" status.</span> Siegler foresees development on the <span class="company">Apple</span> TV extended to third parties. Tweet this 

For the past couple of years now, when talking about the Apple TV product, Apple likes to throw out the word "hobby." It's as if they're ashamed of the device. And considering sales are anemic next to Macs, iPods, and iPhones, it's no big surprise that they talk this way. 
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And news today about the so called "Google TV" should do just the trick. Apple and Google are on the verge of war. The formerly close allies are increasingly competing in key spaces for both, and the living room is likely to be a new battleground because it's still very much up in air. 
Share:  And news today about the so called "<span class="company">Google</span> TV" should do just the trick. Apple and <span class="company">Google</span> are on the verge of war. The formerly close allies are increasingly competing in key spaces for both, and the living room is likely to be a new battleground because it's still very much up in air. Tweet this 

And look for that trend to continue in a big way, as Apple is now highlighting several of them in the App Store. As you can see in the images in this post, Apple is highlighting five of the key location players both in the App Store on iTunes, as well as on the App Store on the iPhone itself. On the iTunes version, the apps have their own area right below the "New & Noteworthy" area. 
Share:  And look for that trend to continue in a big way, as <span class="company">Apple</span> is now highlighting several of them in the App Store. As you can see in the images in this post, <span class="company">Apple</span> is highlighting five of the key location players both in the App Store on iTunes, as well as on the App Store on the iPhone itself. On the iTunes version, the apps have their own area right below the "New & Noteworthy" area. Tweet this 

As we noted a couple days ago, the so called "Location War" was essentially an even match throughout the first few days of the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. The services were in a dead heat when it came to check ins through Sunday, based on data we'd seen. But when it comes to tweets from the respective services, Foursquare, it seems, is dominating. 
Share:  As we noted a couple days ago, the so called "Location War" was essentially an even match throughout the first few days of the <span class="company">SXSW</span> festival in Austin, Texas. The services were in a dead heat when it came to check ins through Sunday, based on data we'd seen. But when it comes to tweets from the respective services, Foursquare, it seems, is dominating. Tweet this