For now, there are no first-party apps for Facebook and Twitter, which remains true on Windows 7 as well. (Twitter, at least, says it will have an app in the coming months.) Other missing biggies include: Foursquare, Mint, PageOnce, TripIt, NPR, Draw Something, Words with Friends, Temple Run, Spotify, Springpad, Remember the Milk, Instapaper, Pocket (formerly Read it Later), Flipboard, Steam, Instagram, Nook and Rdio.
Besides third-party apps for Facebook, Gmail, Twitter and Groupon, Pokki has recently added music apps from Rdio and Grooveshark.
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After fielding a mobile app that was widely panned for being achingly slow to use, Facebook has launched brand-new apps for iPhones and iPads that are much speedier.
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Based on what your goal is, you can find Facebook apps that work for you.
Originally, Lolapps developed quiz apps for Facebook, then started developing branded games for other big companies, before developing its own games last year.
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After we all spend the year(s) making apps for Facebook Platform he suddenly changed his mind and started charging 30% and blocking ads.
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Screens shots that purportedly show the new Android homepage, possibly called Facebook Home, show buttons along the top for common Facebook actions, such as updating a status, posting a photo or checking into a location, and icons for the major Facebook apps including Instagram and Messenger in the center of the screen.
In fact, Socialbakers even allows for the creation of Facebook apps to boost performance.
That's not it, however, since the project also lists plans for social networking apps like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, as well as an account and file manager, document viewer, RSS reader and even a terminal -- the latter, naturally, should make Android rooters feel right at home.
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Still, that's only a third of the apps written for the iTunes store and one-fifth of the apps on Facebook's platform.
Microsoft launched Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm apps for Xbox Live this week, as well as its Zune Video HD instant-streaming service.
Facebook apps transform Facebook into a hub for all kinds of activity, from playing games to setting up a family tree.
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Tupperware also has a Facebook account, Twitter page and shopping apps for customers who wish to place orders through smartphones or tablets.
Admittedly, these statistics may be influenced by the pre-loading of apps for services such as Facebook and Google Maps onto many phones.
But for key apps like Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, Fandango and Foursquare (just to name a few), you're stuck using a stretched phone app.
Another growth area for Hong Kong developers are Facebook gaming and Facebook apps.
Although it makes apps for iPhones and iPads, Facebook is still not integrated into Apple's mobile operating system, for example.
Apps are considered an important way for Facebook to extend the usefulness of its network.
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Consider that Facebook has a thriving system for mobile development and even desktop apps (which is the case with Spotify).
Last year, Facebook also unveiled a check-in service for its phone apps that allow users to volunteer their location to friends, and also find deals from nearby businesses.
What this restaurateur loses by not establishing a Facebook Page is access to advertising options, analytics, apps for business use, and many other features.
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The free launcher brings centralized access to apps, contacts, Facebook feeds and news, and for those so inclined, Amazon's app and video stores.
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Facebook added the ability for mobile app developers to add like actions to their apps, the company announced on its blog Wednesday.
For those unaware, the general goal was for Facebook to place its own ads on other developer's mobile apps, and given the wealth of data it has on a billion or so users, you'd think said plan was pretty sound.
Advertisements for iPhone apps are starting to pop up on sites such as Facebook.
These devices lie outside the Google system, whereas phones running Facebook Home still come with Google apps such as Maps and the Play Store for music, movies and applications.
The market for photo apps is crowded, with services from Instagram to Google to Facebook.
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Facebook may have the No. 1 spot locked up, but Google apps account for the next five most popular apps.
With built-in support for Facebook, you can post photos, links and comments with locations right from your apps.
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