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Facebook’s Acquisition of Karma Brings Mobile Commerce, App Monetization Prowess

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:26:08 +0000

Facebook has just acquired mobile commerce startup Karma, which makes apps for gifting friends and family. The terms of the deal are undisclosed but 16 employees of the startup will be joining Facebook. The purchase will help Facebook build up monetization prowess on mobile platforms — an area that it had said it’s admittedly weak

Tracks Releases Most Ambitious Update Yet: Custom Camera, New Filters, And Real-Time Video

admin — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:25:53 +0000

How timely. After launching a year ago at Disrupt NYC 2011, Tracks is today releasing one of its biggest updates to date. The service is much like Color, but without the creepy factor as any and all members of a specific photo-sharing group must be invited. I like to think of it as the place

Bejeweled HD adorns iPad today | Joystiq

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:47:36 +0000

You'll be able to look at sparklier, more dazzling jewels than ever, now that Bejeweled HD is on the iPad. PopCap's latest puzzle release includes Retina Display graphics for that ridiculous new iPad screen, and the modes … read full article on Bejeweled HD adorns iPad today | Joystiq

Daily iPad App: Feed Me Oil HD | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:47:18 +0000

Chillingo's Feed Me Oil was released a little while ago, and it's a solid game that didn't get a ton of press when it first dropped. The reason for. read full article on Daily iPad App: Feed Me Oil HD | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Facebook’s $38 Share Price Makes Instagram Deal Worth Nearly $1.2 Billion

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:20:41 +0000

Facebook’s $38 share price would make its deal to buy Instagram worth nearly $1.2 billion, up from the roughly $1 billion price the company announced in April. That’s a nice little bump but the deal hasn’t gone through given regulatory reviews. On top of that, we don’t know the restrictions on the shares like when