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Facebook Phone: iPhone Killer Or Android Slayer? (Rumor)

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Yes, I know what you’re thinking. Why on Earth would Facebook launch a phone with Microsoft jumping in the fray and HP attempting to resurrect Palm in order to take on Apple and Android.

Apparently Micahel Arrington from TechCrunch fame received a tip from a credible source saying that Facebook is about to launch its own mobile phone.

Facebook is building a mobile phone, says a source who has knowledge of the project. Or rather, they’re building the software for the phone and working with a third party to actually build the hardware. […]

Specifically, Facebook wants to integrate deeply into the contacts list and other core functions of the phone. It can only do that if it controls the operating system.

Two high level Facebook employees – Joe Hewitt and Matthew Papakipos – are said to be secretly working on the project, which is unknown even to most Facebook staff. (via TechCrunch)

Some people are already claiming that this rumor is a farce, with public denials from Jaime Schopflin (Facebook’s spokesperson).

Despite the the apparent absurdity of a Facebook phone (at least to those within the geekosphere), a Facebook phone could potentially threaten both Apple and Google’s reign in the smart phone world (key word is “potentially”). [Read more…]

Originally posted on September 20, 2010 @ 1:24 pm

Google News: Original Is Better

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In an effort to remove the chorus of a thousand voices saying the same thing, the Google News team is now allowing users to view news services from the original source, a move that will probably appeal to many news organizations.

Enter “duplicate detection.” Duplicate detection means we’ll be able to display a better variety of sources with less duplication. Instead of 20 “different” articles (which actually used the exact same content), we’ll show the definitive original copy and give credit to the original journalist. (We launched a similar feature in Sort-by-Date and got great feedback about it.) Of course, if you want to see all the duplicates on other publisher websites with additional analysis and context, they’re only a click away.

By removing duplicate articles from our results, we’ll be able to surface even more stories and viewpoints from journalists and publishers from around the world. This change will provide more room on Google News for publishers’ most highly valued content: original content. (Google News Blog)

By highlighting original news sources, blogs and media outlets that break the news will be able to receive the lions share of internet traffic from Google News instead of rival (which could have a greater page rank).

Although this change will probably result in a greater de-emphasis of blogs being highlighted on Google News (to the joy of a few media outlets), it should help Google compete against larger rivals in the future (like Yahoo News).

Originally posted on August 30, 2010 @ 1:49 pm

Google Updates Mobile App, Endangers Default iPhone Apps

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After releasing a web app that made the native YouTube iPhone app irrelevent, it looks like the boys and girls at Google have (finally!) updated their mobile app with push notifications for Gmail and gCalendar fans.

Ever missed an appointment or important email because you were away from your desk? Now Google Mobile App can help with push notifications from your Google account to your iPhone — an icon badge shows you’ve got new mail in Gmail, and Google Calendar event reminders appear right on your home screen.

We’ve also added spiffy features to get you information faster — when looking for flight info, weather, stock quotes or currency conversion you’ll see answers before you even hit ‘Search’. (Google Mobile Blog) [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 23, 2010 @ 3:30 pm

The Wall Street Journal Goes Pro

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The Wall Street Journal has just launched its premium news content service – the Wall Street Journal Professional Edition. This premium online service provides news coverage and analysis of the Wall Street Journal combined with global business and news sources from Dow JOnes Factiva and Dow Jones Newswires.

The WSJ Professional Edition gives you business and specialized news and information across all major industry, and the hottest discussion trend that matters to everyone.

The Wall Street Journal Pro Edition is a useful tool for analyzing and understanding hottest issues, industries, companies, people and ideas buried deep within news  headlines. The premium service is anchored by leading news and analysis works from WSJ.com. It gives you a new view into key industries as well.

In addition, the premium service also has a powerful search capability.

According to Robert Thompson, editor-in-chief of Dow Jones & Company and managing editor of the WSJ, there has no business leaders and professionals given access to the sophisticated, customized service.

“The Wall Street Journal Professional Edition combines the full power of our unmatched global reporting with a unique database.  Users will be able to access this service without being tethered to a clunky terminal, ” said Mr. Thompson.

The Wall Street Journal Professional Edition premium service cost $49.monthly. Existing WSJ subscribers can easily upgrade their subscription at a discounted rate.

The WSJ Professional Edition also allows you to personalize the service to suit your needs. WSJ editor are monitoring and selecting top news and trends across key industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Energy, Media and Marketing, Finance and Technology.  You can customize news alerts and company profiles that are important to you.

Originally posted on April 8, 2010 @ 10:57 am

9 Fundamental Components Of An Effective Brand Strategy

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You may often wonder what does a digital marketing agency do? They assist contemporary firms in creating their presence and narrative through digital marketing and online branding. Branding is an essential component within marketing. However, it is challenging. But in order for your business to be successful, the branding, as well as the content marketing […]

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