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Square Cash for iOS now lets you pay nearby friends using Bluetooth Low Energy

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by on October 7, 2014 at 3:46 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Product Updates

Square has updated its Cash payments app for iOS with the option to send or request money from nearby friends over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). In the past, customers in the US had to initiate a transfer using an email or text message. The former initially felt antiquated, as it needed to copy in either cash@square.com or request@square.com to help the company process transactions. Now, users can see which of their friends are nearby and simply tap their picture or name to send a few bucks flying in their direction. The app works within a 250 foot range and could prove useful when…

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Facebook opens the Audience Network for all developers monetize their mobile apps with Facebook ads

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by on October 7, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

Back in April, Facebook announced Audience Network, its new mobile ad network. Following a limited test phase, Facebook has revealed it’s now officially opening for business around the globe. The Audience Network is designed to help publishers and developers monetize their mobile apps by showing Facebook ads to their own users, essentially extending Facebook’s targeting to third-party services. Constituting three formats – banner, interstitial and native – the Audience Network should help companies deliver more relevant ads to their users. Though it is technically open to all, you will still need to apply to access the Audience Network. ➤ Facebook’s…

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Let them eat cake: How to let your employees use social media without losing their focus

Oct07
by on October 7, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, hootsuite, How-To's, Social for Business, Social Media

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This post is part of a new series titled “Business Social,” and is brought to you by Hootsuite.

Social media has become a cornerstone of consumer life. The Pew Center points out that as of January 2014, 74 percent of American adults use social networking sites. The trend makes sense, as platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest make it extremely easy for online audiences to organize the things—social relationships, birthdays, products and photos—that are most important to them. When it comes to the workforce, however, there is an arbitrarily fine line between personal and professional identity. Many organizations implement a “no social media while on duty” policy, leaving team members feeling uncomfortable about mixing what they’re doing…

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SoundCloud redesigns its Web interface to match its iOS and Android apps

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by on October 7, 2014 at 1:33 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

SoundCloud today announced a redesign of its music player on the Web that follows its iOS and Android apps in making track art more prominent. Visuals now serve as the background behind SoundCloud’s characteristic waveform audio. The company has also enabled scrolling through playlists without having to click to a separate page. Viewing waveform comments on the Web is faster, and all comments and replies are now located on the track’s page. SoundCloud has also moved track info into a single “Read more” pop-up. ➤ Things are looking better on the web [SoundCloud]

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Google+ is here to stay, says its new chief

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by on October 7, 2014 at 1:18 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

Rumors of Google+’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. That is, at least, according to Google+ chief Dave Besbris in an interview with Re/Code. He says: “We’re actually very happy with the progress of Google+, [CEO Larry Page] said this at the time that Vic [Gundotra] transitioned that he’s going to continue working on building this stuff, that he’s very happy with it. The company is behind it. I have no idea where these rumors come from to be honest with you.” Certainly, if recent acquisitions are anything to go by, it seems that Google is perhaps just refocusing its efforts…

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