Apple Apple Launches its Own Check-in Service Don't worry - Apple isn't trying to launch the next Foursquare - but the company has developed its own check-in service that integrates with Apple's in-house applications. The new service went live this week. The lineup of Apple-owned applications that make up the service includes "Concierge," a push-enabled app used by employees to receive… Sarah Perez View comments
Facebook Facebook Credits Come to Best Buy, Walmart Facebook has continued to ramp up its virtual currency offering, Facebook Credits. Earlier this month, the company made it easier for the 70% of its users outside the U.S. to purchase credits. Today, Facebook Credits will be available in the form of gift cards at both Walmart and Best Buy stores across the country. The new offering is just in time… Social Mike Melanson View comments
Amazon Amazon Launches Windowshop, New iPad App for Shopping Today Amazon has launched Windowshop, an iPad application the company describes as "a complete rewrite of Amazon.com specifically for the iPad." The app does not appear to update or replace Amazon's previous iPad application called Amazon Mobile. Instead, Windowshop is a new standalone experience with a completely different, more visual interface… Sarah Perez View comments
Security BitDefender's New Facebook App Warns Against Security and Privacy Threats Antivirus software provider BitDefender launches the beta version of safego today. Safego is a Facebook app that's designed to bring Internet security features to social networking. The timing is good. With an increasing number of malware attacks occurring social networks, more Internet users are probably looking for ways not just to scan their… Audrey Watters View comments
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