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Google has decided press releases belong in ‘news’ search results

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 2:29 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, PR, Search

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The way Google selects what shows up in the “In the news” section of its search results has changed to allow company statements to join genuine media reports. Reuters reported the change in policy, which has actually been in effect since September. A Google spokesperson told the news organization: “The goal of search is to get users the right answer at any one time as quickly as possible – that may mean returning an article from an established published or from a smaller niche publisher or indeed it might be a press release.” That probably sounds entirely reasonable at first glance, but just…

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Wunderlist adds list folders and updates its iOS, Android and Mac apps with new design

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Product Updates, to-do, Wunderlist

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Wunderlist has updated its cross-platform to-do list app with a new feature — folders for lists. It’s also refreshed its iPhone, Android and Mac apps with a fresh look. With folders, you can now group a bunch of related lists and keep them separate from others. For example, you can now collate your grocery and household repair lists into a ‘Home’ folder, and avoid scanning them while you’re looking at your lists for managing projects at work. This feature is available across Wunderlist’s desktop, mobile and Web apps. The iPhone app gets a handy new Quick Add button, which lets…

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Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Offers, TNWDeals

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What is the sharing economy really about?

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 1:16 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Shareables

Startups have long revolutionized what it means to be a part of the sharing economy. But is it just another buzzword, or a completely new way to look at our lives in the digital age? One thing’s for sure: It would be kinda nice to afford not to share… Vooza – a video comic strip about the tech world regularly shares a new video with you lovely TNW readers. Sign up for Vooza’s email list to get exclusive access to more funny videos like this one. Click here to support Vooza (and receive cool rewards).

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The 15 best Android apps that use material design

Mar12
by on March 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Design & Dev, material design, Roundups

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Google’s Material Design aesthetic is supposed to be the new standard for Android design, but not all apps have made the transition to the catchy new look. That’s a shame, because it brings a level of beauty and polish to Android that hasn’t existed until the new design scheme was rolled out with Android Lollipop. Fortunately, several developers have put it into practice and cranked out some rather good looking apps. If you want to find out what Material Design is about, then grab one of the following apps or custom launchers from the Play Store to experience it for…

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