Articles Tagged ‘ping’
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Ping’s Gone, So Where Is iTunes 11?
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Mon October 01st, 2012
Ping, Apple's failed iTunes social network is gone. Now the wait begins for iTunes 11.
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Ping Will Soon Be Nothing More Than A Distant Memory
BY Lory Gil on Thu September 13th, 2012
Say “hello” to Facebook integration and “goodbye” to Ping.
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Death To Ping
BY Sean Capelle on Tue June 12th, 2012
According to AppleInsider, it seems Ping’s days are numbered. With the release of iOS 6 this fall, which will support Facebook integration in addition to the already included Twitter support, there is no more need for Apple to feign interest in Ping.
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Why Facebook Almost Unfriended Apple (And Vice Versa)
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Sat October 01st, 2011
It’s no secret that among tech companies, Apple and Facebook have often had a love/hate relationship with each other. Now we’ve learned the two almost became outright enemies over HP’s discontinued TouchPad, according to an exclusive report by Mashable.
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New AppGuide: Network Diagnostic Apps
BY Greg Sapienza on Tue July 05th, 2011
One of the most difficult and frustrating things that people have to do is troubleshooting their network. Whether you are in a home or an office setting, the apps in this AppGuide will give you the tools that you need to keep your network in tip top shape.
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Is Google+ The Next Facebook Or Ping?
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Wed June 29th, 2011
Google+, the tech giant’s answer to Facebook, arrived yesterday with a lot of hype and promise. And while Google has not yet released a native iOS app for the service just yet, the service’s Apple ties along makes it worth discussing here.
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New Patent Suggests Apple Is Looking Beyond Ping And Is Working On Something Else
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Thu June 16th, 2011
Although Apple had less than stellar results with its Ping application via iTunes, this doesn’t mean the company has given up on social networking altogether. In fact, a new patent suggests Apple has other ideas planned in the future to bring people together, according to news first reported by MacRumors.
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Phil Schiller Really Likes The SoundTracking App
BY Joe White on Mon April 11th, 2011
Phil Schiller - Apple's worldwide head of marketing - recently went on a Twitter spree, updating his account via the popular Soundtracking application. The free app allows users to tell the world what tracks they love, it's similar to Apple's own "social network for music," Ping.
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Do We Need More “Social Interaction?”
BY Bryan M. Wolfe on Thu January 20th, 2011
The new iOS 4.3 beta contains lots of code concerning social networking. What is it, or what would you like it to be?
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iPad Gets Ping
BY Alexander Vaughn on Sat November 13th, 2010
Good news for all of you Ping addicts (and we know there are many of you), Apple has now made Ping, its social network for music, available on the iPad.
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Apple Planning To Invest In Facebook - Nope, Just A Rumor
BY Joe White on Mon October 25th, 2010
Could Apple be planning to invest in Facebook? Nope, it's just a rumor. Not long ago, posts started appearing online regarding Apple's supposed plan to invest in Mark Zuckerberg's social network. However, this was completely false; Apple has no plans to invest in Facebook. Read on to find out more...
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Could iTunes Soon Cost $1 Billion A Year To Run?
BY Joe White on Fri September 10th, 2010
We all know and love iTunes, but do you have any idea how much Apple pays to keep the service running? With its list of features ever expanding, the annual cost of iTunes has grown exponentially, and now hovers just short of $1 billion. Impressive, but how much of a profit does Apple reap from the service...
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Listen Socially With Ping
BY Scott Grizzle on Sun September 05th, 2010
Ping is here as a part of the most recent iTunes updates for your computer and iPhone. We're here to help you understand the ins-and-outs of the first social network from Apple.
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Appisode 178: Apple's Special Event Roundup
BY Robin Rhys on Wed September 01st, 2010
Apple's Special event may be over, but there are tons of new products to discuss. Check out the show for a complete recap of everything mentioned at Apple's Special Event in under 10 minutes.
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QuickAdvice: Ping! For iPad
BY Tyler Tschida on Wed April 07th, 2010
Ping! has always been one of the more popular iPhone-to-iPhone messaging apps, and now it looks to take over iPad messaging as well, but does it succeed?
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Ping! iPhone-To-iPhone Messenger Is Available For Free Once Again
BY Tyler Tschida on Mon December 14th, 2009
If you somehow missed out on downloading Gary Fung's iPhone-to-iPhone messenger, Ping!, the last time it was available for free, now is your chance to redeem yourself. Ping! is a simple and effective app that
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Ping! iPhone-To-iPhone Messenger Available For Free
BY Tyler Tschida on Fri November 27th, 2009
If you are still searching for a simple and effective iPhone-to-iPhone text messenger, you need to look no further than Gary Fung's Ping!, which is now available in the App Store for free for a
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WhatsApp Gets Updated And Is Available For Free For A Limited Time Again!
BY Alexander Vaughn on Thu November 12th, 2009
The excellent WhatsApp application just received another update and is available now for free for a short while again. For those of you who don’t know WhatsApp, it’s an iPhone to iPhone messenger featuring Push Notifications.
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