David Correll
Editor and Founder of SocialMediaNews.com.au. I also run a Social Media Agency where I do consulting work and Social Media Management. Connect with me: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook or contact me here. Alternatively, you can send me an email at david@socialmedianews.com.au
Instagram Updates App to Now Include Video – Users Can Share Short 15 Seconds Clips
We reported earlier in the week there was some speculation about a Facebook Press Event being held on June 20. Some thought Mark Zuckerberg would be unveiling a new RSS reader to take over from the retirement of Google Reader. However today, Instagram have confirmed that they have shipped version 4.0 of their app which […]
Read More | ShareFacebook Press Event On June 20 Could Be Release Of Video On Instagram Platform
There are rumors and speculation going around today that Facebook will be holding a special press event on Thursday 20th of June (in the US of course) that could be the unveiling of video features inside the Instagram app. This would obviously be in direct competition with Twitter’s app, Vine - which allows users to post […]
Read More | ShareApple Unveils iOS7 At WWDC 2013
Apple have just held their annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco where they have unveiled the new iOS7 operating system to the world. iOS7 is the software that will run on the latest generation of iPhones, iPods and iPads. Despite a completely designed user interface, there have been a number of under-the-hood tweaks: All […]
Read More | ShareSnapchat Launches v5.0 “Banquo” With Updated GUI And New Features
Snapchat, the application which allows you send photos and videos that automatically erase themselves has had a major update today which gives users a whole new GUI and some new features. The most noticeable changes of this latest version, dubbed ”Banquo” includes: Swipe Navigation from your inbox, to the camera, friends list, then add new friends […]
Read More | ShareTim Cook Interview at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business [VIDEO]
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I’ve always enjoyed watching Tim Cook up on stage during Apple Conferences or at interviews with the media and press. He has a strong character, but calm and calculated approach to the way he does business. I like to think I have a similar outlook. Mr Cook gave an interview last week at Duke Fuqua School […]
Read More | ShareFacebook Launches Verified Accounts For Brands, Celebrities & Public Figures
Similar to verified accounts on Twitter, verified Facebook on Facebook will now display a small blue tick icon to let users know they are viewing the official fanpage of that person or brand. This new verified accounts feature on Facebook will only be available to Brands, Celebrities, Government Officials, Public Figures and some members of […]
Read More | ShareSocial Media Statistics Australia – May 2013
It is time to report our latest social media stats update for May 2013. Social Media growth in Australia has pretty much halted for the main social networks, but we are still interested in checking every month if there has been a gain or loss in user numbers. You can check out our report from […]
Read More | ShareBill Gates Will Be On A Special Edition Of QandA Tomorrow, May 28, With Tony Jones
As reported by the ABC, there will be a special episode of QandA tomorrow (Tuesday May 28th) with host Tony Jones and Bill Gates in front of an audience at The University of New South Wales. Q&A With Bill Gates will air on Tuesday 28th May at 8:30pm AEST, featuring Microsoft founder and co-chair of […]
Read More | ShareTwitter Is Finally Rolling Out 2 Factor Authentication Security Feature
Twitter announced yesterday that they are finally rolling out a 2 factor authentication feature to help us all keep our Twitter accounts more secure. For some time, Facebook has had a sophisticated security features. If you sign in from an unfamiliar location (to your previous sign-ins) – Facebook will then prompt you to pass some […]
Read More | ShareYahoo To Purchase Tumblr For $1.1 Billion USD
There are several reports coming out of the US that the Yahoo board has approved a deal to purchase Tumblr for $1.1 Billion USD. Update: This has now been confirmed by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer via her own Tumblr blog (how nice:) This is a big move on Yahoo’s part, to purchase a stand alone […]
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