As frankps sees the world!

Facebook Home got a lot of attention before being released. And in general media wrote a lot of positive things about it, so I was eager to try it! There was just one problem, it is only available in the U.S. But there is at least one way to get around that, just that I’m not to tell… Why do I like it? Facebook Home is for me a layer on top of the Facebook app and Facebook Messenger app on Android phones. It gives me quick information about my friends are up to and with a […] Continue reading →

Today Facebook gave me access to their new updated Profile page and adjusted Timeline. This means that this update no longer is only available for users in New Zealand, but also for users in Europe, if not for the rest of the world. The new design features a single-column timeline. All communication from friends and status updates placed in the left-hand side column only. This left side column has been made larger to place greater emphasis on messages, For example, the Friends box is now […] Continue reading →

Today Google announced some changes to profile pages on its social network, Google+. One change was more noticeable then the others, the support for much bigger cover photos — up to 2120 by 1192 pixels and displayed in 16:9 format. Apparently the search giant is rolling out this and other tweaks, gradually. I’ve gotten my profile updated already, but I am not sure that I will change my profile pages. I still like having the possibility to show more photos. Another visual […] Continue reading →

Facebook today began testing a new feature in its Messenger app for Android and iOS that lets us send short “push to talk” voice messages. A modern walkie-talkie! Canadian iOS users get more as they can call each other for free anywhere they have a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection. So if the test goes well, perhaps the rest of the world will get it for both Android and iOS. We can at least hope. The added functionality is to be expected as Microsoft continues to integrate Skype […] Continue reading →

I’m not a Dropbox user, but I find this partnership cool, but I’m affraid it is “no privacy” meeting “no security”. Facebook and Dropbox are now rolling out the possibility to share stuff from Dropbox right inside Facebook Groups! Once you choose to link Facebook to your Dropbox account, you’ll be able to search through your Dropbox and select what you’d like to share. Docs, photos, and videos shared from Dropbox will show up on the group’s wall […] Continue reading →