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Google+ Updates Android App, Adds New Design And Other Features
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UberMedia Launches Social Interest Network Chime.in
We'd been hearing rumors for months that UberMedia -- a developer of social media management clients – was working on its own social network to rival the likes of Twitter and Facebook. As it turns out, there has been no smoke without fire as the company has announced the launch of Chime.in, a social interest network that aims to help you connect with friends and... Read more » Jack Dorsey Seeks Feedback From Twitter Developers Ahead Of iOS 5 Integration
Twitter co-founder, head of product and Executive Chairman Jack Dorsey has reached out to third-party developers ahead of the launch of iOS 5, the next major version of the software that powers iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, which will have deep Twitter integration. In his note, Dorsey asks for feedback regarding any additional materials that developers... Read more » UberMedia’s Twitter App ‘Twidroyd’ Is Now ‘UberSocial For Android’
UberMedia has announced that their Twitter application Twidroyd will become UberSocial for Android starting on Thursday. The newly named application will feature all of Twidroyd's normal functions plus new features that are specific to UberSocial applications. UberSocial has previously been released for BlackBerry and iPhone devices, and according to UberMedia,... Read more » Ashton Kutcher May Face Questions About Tech Investments After Editing Details Magazine
Actor and tech investor Ashton Kutcher could be facing questions from federal authorities after failing to fully disclose his investments in Web companies profiled in an online-only version of Details magazine. He was the guest editor of the "The Social Issue" of the magazine. The issue, which you can check out on Facebook, profiled several Web and social... Read more » UberMedia Adds Russell Simmons, Pro Football And A.plus Themes To UberSocial, Twidroyd
Users of UberSocial and Twidroyd can now give those Twitter apps a fresh look, as UberMedia has announced 3 new themes for the iPhone, BlackBerry and Android apps. The first, which is called UncleUber, relates to Russell Simmons, an entrepreneur and the founder of the Def Jam record label. Using this theme, you will be able to interact with Simmons... Read more » UberSocial For BlackBerry Gets Update, Adds Inner Circle Timeline, Twitter Photos Support
UberMedia has rolled out an update to its UberSocial for BlackBerry app. The latest version of the app includes features such as a theme engine, a new Twitter authentication process and an Inner Circle timeline. The Inner Circle timeline is perhaps the most intriguing among the updates. While you will have access to your regular Twitter timeline, you will be able... Read more » UberMedia Snags $5.6M In Latest Funding Round
UberMedia, a company that provides third-party clients for Twitter and other social networking platforms, announced Thursday that Burda Digital through DLD Ventures has invested $5.6 million into the company in a new round of financing. The investment will be used to grow UberMedia's user base in both the U.S. and internationally. UberMedia — which owns mobile... Read more » It’s Official: Twitter Acquires TweetDeck
Finally, it has been confirmed: Twitter has completed its acquisition of popular third-party client Tweetdeck. It was reported this week that Twitter had bought TweetDeck for $40 million in cash and stock. While Dick Costolo confirmed the news on Wednesday, the Twitter CEO did not disclose the price of the acquisition. “This acquisition is an important step... Read more » UberSocial For BlackBerry Gets Custom 50 Cent Theme
Social media client provider UberMedia has teamed up with record label G-Unit Records to unveil Uber50, a new custom theme for its Twitter client UberSocial for BlackBerry which was created by rapper 50 Cent. The theme comes in two versions: a free edition that includes a custom icon and logo, quick access to the G-Unit Twitter list and exclusive background art.... Read more » REPORT: App Developer UberMedia Plans To Take On Twitter With New Social Network
UberMedia, a company which owns several social media clients including UberSocial and Twidroyd, is said to be working on a social networking service to compete with Twitter. The new social network would aim to bring in users by providing solutions to common Twitter complaints, such as restrictions on the length of Direct Messages and how Twitter can be confusing... Read more » 
