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SimpleIM for Facebook artwork SimpleIM for Facebook
Alexander Buharsky
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $0.99
Release Date: August 19, 2010

Easy, handsome & plain program to talk to your friends on Facebook Chat with great animated smileys, multitasking support, PUSH notifications and voice input.

MAIN FEATURES

➤ PUSH notifications.
➤ Retina display support.
➤ iOS4 support. Multitasking support: works in background, local notifications, fast app switching.
➤ Fast connection.
➤ Pseudo-multitasking for iOS3 that instantly restores the last state of the application.
➤ Traffic compression.
➤ Copy any information.
➤ Very fast and simple interface with animated transitions.
➤ iPad support.
➤ Support for all orientations of the screen.
➤ Typing notifications support.
➤ Privacy protection. The app uses official Facebook Connect and connects to directly Facebook chat servers without any third party servers.

CONTACT LIST

➤ Very quick and easy.
➤ Support for avatars, status messages, groups.
➤ Foldable groups.
➤ Lights contacts with opened conversation.
➤ Viewing the full profiles of your contacts with the ability to copy information.

CONVERSATIONS

➤ Easy and fast chat system with nice animated smileys.
➤ Open and maintaining parallel conversations with several contacts at the same time, switching between them in one swipe.
➤ Support of URLs in messages; opening URLs with a built-in browser;
➤ Unique notifications system;
➤ Dynamic message input field is designed to make typing perfectly comfortable. The field height is automatically adjusted to match the text, which allows to view and edit the entire message;
➤ Smiley panel looks similar to the standard keyboard, which allows one to quickly select the needed smiley;
➤ Message history with an option to view earlier messages and to delete them.

App page: http://bit.ly/facebookim

Legal notes:
Facebook® and the Facebook logo are trademarks of Facebook Inc.
Chat+ is not affiliated with or sponsored by Facebook.
© 2010 NOOTEK Co., Ltd.
textPlus GOLD Free Texting + Group Text artwork textPlus GOLD Free Texting + Group Text
GOGII
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $1.99
Release Date: December 22, 2009

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★GROUP TEXTING - keep all your friends in the same loop!
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★MEET NEW PEOPLE - Try people search or join a Community on any topic!
★For iPod touch, iPhone, iPad & any iOS version, even the NEW iPhone 4S & iOS 5.0

FREE textPlus FEATURES:
★FREE APP-TO-APP MESSAGING ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
★FREE & UNLIMITED TEXT TO US & CANADA - even if friends don’t have the app!
★NO NEED TO ADD FRIENDS - textPlus finds other textPlus users in your phone contact list
★EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE with textPlus:
- FIND FACEBOOK friends on textPlus
- NOTIFICATIONS when contacts or Facebook friends join!
- JOIN COMMUNITIES or start one on any topic with friends or make it public & see who joins
- REDESIGNED PEOPLE TAB - makes it easy to find friends on textPlus & message them immediately or invite friends to join textPlus!
- PEOPLE SEARCH - find users with similar interests - check out their profile, start a 1:1 conversation. Make new friends and add them to your contacts!
★SEND VOICE NOTES FREE - when a text just isn’t enough, say it in a 30-second voice note!
★FREE PIC MESSAGING & GROUP TEXTING
★PUSH NOTIFICATION alerts – Turn them on in your device Settings & never miss a message
★ iOS 5.0 COMPATIBLE use iOS 5 Notification Center to see your most recent textPlus messages without entering the app! Tap any notification to launch textPlus & start messaging right away!
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★For iPod touch, iPhone, iPad & any iOS version + NEW iPhone 4S & iOS 5.0

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© GOGII Inc.
Tapatalk Forum App artwork Tapatalk Forum App
Quoord Systems
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $2.99
Release Date: June 10, 2009

The best selling forum app just gets better with tons of great features! Check out our user reviews to see why we are endorsed by over 20000 online communities worldwide!

**Over 20,000 forums support Tapatalk!**
**300 forums added every week!!**

Tapatalk is the top forum app that allows you to connect to thousands of internet forums with ability to access private messages and upload images.

"It's one of those applications that you didn't know you needed until you had it and then you couldn't do without it!"

Top 5 Social Networking app worldwide!

Get a fast, cost-efficient forum browsing experience using the app built-in data compression to save data and increase speed.

** Tapatalk works with vBulletin, phpBB, IPBoard, Simple Machine Forums, xenForo, MyBB and Kunena forum system, covering 99% of forums worldwide

** Forum Owner need to activate Tapatalk support in his forum before members can access it. It's free for forum owners to activate Tapatalk **

Key Features differentiating from other forum apps:
- Unlimited photo upload
- Facebook Integration
- Customizable signature
- Save images posted in forum to your Photo Album
- Multiple forum systems support means your single purchase will likely usable in more than one forum you frequent
- Multiple Account Support - easily switch identity in the same forum!
- Full screen image viewing support
- Private Messaging support
- And a lot more!

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Here are what the users say about Tapatalk:

"The Tapatalk solution was installed after members wanted a better browsing experience on their iPhones than using Safari could offer. It has proven to be a valuable tool for the members of Ausphotography and they access the site from anywhere at anytime. Members love the ease of use and the full integration with the forums that Tapatalk offers them when they access the site from their iPhones." - Owner, Ausphotography Forum

"Worth it alone for the super quick load times especially as being out in the sticks from time to time means I am lucky to see edge speeds let alone 3G. Makes the forum useable at any connection speed." Rich @ Peugeot Sport

Lostviking @ MyPolitics-Forum"Sometimes it is even faster than using my Macbook!"

"definitely worth the money especially if you want to check if you've got messages or keep an eye on the for sale section when you dont have access to a computer. much better than viewing on safari!!" robvts20 @ Saxexperience
© 2011 Quoord Systems Limited
PhotoLoader HD for Facebook artwork PhotoLoader HD for Facebook
Yakamoz Internet Teknolojileri ve Danismanlik Ltd.
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $2.99
Release Date: November 04, 2010

★★★ PhotoLoader is the EASIEST and FASTEST way to batch upload multiple photos from your iPad to Facebook! ★★★
Import your photos from the Photos app, edit and organize them and with one tap they will all get uploaded to Facebook!

Features:
✔ Import photos by selecting them in the Photos app or add them one by one using the image picker.
✔ Add photo captions.
✔ Rotate photos.
✔ Apply image effects.
✔ Tag your Facebook friends.
✔ Organize photos using gestures:
* use the swipe gesture to delete a photo
* use the long tap gesture to move a photo
✔ Create new photo albums before uploading.
✔ Batch upload selected photos to Facebook with one tap. PhotoLoader will preserve the order of your photos.
✔ Stay informed of the upload process with detailed progress indicators.
✔ PhotoLoader will save your pre-upload sessions. When you re-launch PhotoLoader you can continue where you left off.
✔ Uses Facebook Graph API for secure authentication and photo album operations.
✔ Efficient caching capabilities. Your Facebook photos will be cached on your iPad.
✔ Smart thumbnail generation.
✔ Upload error detection. PhotoLoader will suggest you to try uploading failed photos again.
✔ Fullscreen Facebook photo album viewer with swipe and pinch features similar to the built-in Photos app.
✔ No internet connection required for organizing new pre-upload sessions.
✔ Works on edge/3G/WiFi
✔ Sound effects

Notes:
✔ Facebook® and the F-logo are trademarks of Facebook Inc.
✔ Yakamoz Mobile is not a partner, affiliate or licensee of Facebook, nor is it in any other way formally associated with them.
© Yakamoz Labs
Google Apps Browser by G-Whizz! - The #1 Gmail, Talk, Facebook & Twitter Client + Lots More! artwork Google Apps Browser by G-Whizz! - The #1 Gmail, Talk, Facebook & Twitter Client + Lots More!
G-Whizz! Apps, LLC
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $2.99
Release Date: May 04, 2010

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★★★ Get the #1 Google Apps Browser today!

Google Apps Browser is the fastest way to use all your favorite Google apps! Get instant access to 20+ Google apps right on your iPhone, iPad or iPod--including Gmail, Google Talk, Voice and Reader, plus bonus apps like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+!

Like getting things done fast? Love Google? Then Google Apps Browser is the app for you!

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Want to try before you buy? No problem!

Just search for G-Whizz! Free in the App Store and download the Free version. You'll love it!
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH GOOGLE APPS BROWSER?

✔ Connect with friends on Google+
✔ Get fast access to all your favorite apps
✔ Find new apps fast using Apps search
✔ Use with any Gmail or Google Apps account
✔ View badges for Gmail, Reader, and Voice
✔ Receive chat alerts for Google Talk
✔ Get push notifications via Prowl
✔ Send free text messages
✔ Chat with your friends
✔ Check your Gmail
✔ Watch YouTube videos
✔ Find cool pics with Image search
✔ View your favorite photos in Picasa
✔ Follow your favorite sites with Reader
✔ Open links in our quick view browser
✔ Post to Instapaper, Read It Later or Twitter
✔ Access your Google docs anywhere, anytime
✔ Discover the perfect restaurant with Places
✔ Track your schedule with Google Calendar
✔ Share interesting stuff with Google Buzz
✔ Stay up to date with Google News
✔ Keep in touch using Facebook
✔ Follow your friends on Twitter
✔ See search results as you type
✔ Get things done with Tasks
✔ Translate text instantly
✔ Get driving directions
✔ Find great deals with Product search
✔ Read books for free with Google Books

WHAT APPS ARE INCLUDED?

★ Gmail ★ Talk ★ Reader ★ Voice
★ Facebook ★ Twitter ★ Buzz ★ Google+
★ News ★ Calendar ★ Docs ★ Apps
★ YouTube ★ Picasa ★ Images ★ Myspace
★ Search ★ Tasks ★ Books ★ Finance
★ Maps ★ Translate ★ Places ★ Shopping

★ NOTE: Google Voice works best on iPhone devices - it's not optimized for iPod or iPad.

WHAT ARE OTHER PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT GOOGLE APPS BROWSER?

"If you're a serious user of Google services on the iPad or iPhone, G-Whizz is an app worth checking out." - iLounge Review

"Handily replaced 7 Google apps that I used regularly on my iPhone and iPad...I practically live in this app now. Keep up the great work!"

"Love this app! It has replaced the default mail app in my tray. Must have for anybody using the Google suite."

"This is so much better than messing around with a lot of Mobile Safari tabs and bookmarks."

"This might be the best RSS Reader on the market!"

"The must-have app for Google. What the official app should have been. 15+ Google apps in a clean interface. Much easier than accessing them via a separate browser."

WHAT IF I NEED HELP?

Have a question? Found a problem? Need a feature? Then just let us know! We’re eager to respond to your feedback so we can make Google Apps Browser even better!

Email: feedback@gwhizzapp.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gwhizzapps
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GWhizzApps

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING GOOGLE APPS BROWSER!

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Notice: Google is a trademark of Google, Inc. This application is not produced by or affiliated with Google.
© 2011 G-Whizz! Apps, LLC
GTalk+ (Chat for Google Talk) artwork GTalk+ (Chat for Google Talk)
Alexander Buharsky
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $0.99
Release Date: October 28, 2010

Fast, simple and very easy GTalk client with excellent design, great messaging system, notification system, animated smileys, multitasking and PUSH notifications.

MAIN FEATURES

➤ PUSH notifications.
➤ iOS4 support. Multitasking support.
➤ Fast connection.
➤ Pseudo-multitasking for iOS3 that instantly restores the last state of the application.
➤ Traffic compression.
➤ Copy any information.
➤ Very fast and simple interface with animated transitions.
➤ iPad support.
➤ Support for all orientations of the screen.
➤ Typing notifications support.

CONTACT LIST

➤ Very quick and easy.
➤ Support for avatars, status messages, groups.
➤ Foldable groups.
➤ Lights contacts with opened conversation.
➤ Viewing the full profiles of your contacts with the ability to copy information.

CONVERSATIONS

➤ Easy and fast chat system with nice animated smileys.
➤ Open and maintaining parallel conversations with several contacts at the same time, switching between them in one swipe.
➤ Support of URLs in messages; opening URLs with a built-in browser;
➤ Unique notifications system;
➤ Dynamic message input field is designed to make typing perfectly comfortable. The field height is automatically adjusted to match the text, which allows to view and edit the entire message;
➤ Smiley panel looks similar to the standard keyboard, which allows one to quickly select the needed smiley;
➤ Message history with an option to view earlier messages and to delete them.
© 2010 NOOTEK Co., Ltd.
iMailG HD - Gmail and Google Apps for iPad artwork iMailG HD - Gmail and Google Apps for iPad
Idemfactor Solutions
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $0.99
Release Date: July 13, 2011

=== More than 60% OFF for a limit time! ===

✭✭✭✭✭ "When I first downloaded the app I thought it was just duplicated the functionalities of the standard email app. But then I got addicted to the services it offers for organizing my emails, my tasks, my contacts etc. I use this app all the time at work, at home to keep me on track with deadlines and minor to-do things!"

✭✭✭✭✭ "Wow, the best app gets even better allowing quick switch between multiple Gmail accounts. I wasn't sure until I found out via the support that the multi-signin option has to be enabled in my google settings first."


This is the iPad version of iMailG, with features tailored specifically for iPad's bigger screen and experience. If you want to try it out, please search and download iMailG on iPhone/iPod as that version is free. However do note that iMailG and Idemfactor Solutions are NOT sponsored by or affiliated with Google or Gmail in any way.

Also note that the iPad version doesn't support PUSH notification add-on yet. We are working to bring it to you in the future update.

=== Product Description ===

Finally a fully functional browser app for Gmail on iPad - not only does it support the existing mobile Gmail features

* threads
* stars
* labels
* plus
* chat
* reader
* calendar
* tasks
* docs
* news
* photos
* finance

but also has a lot more extras bundled for extreme iPad-friendly experience:

√ Super FAST Loading
√ Full-screen view
√ In-app browsing
√ Optimized font sizes
√ Pull-down to reload
√ Badge for unread mails
√ Search text in mail
√ Text snippets and signatures
√ Passcode protection
√ Customizable shortcuts for internal search and external link
√ Tap-and-hold to save images to iPad's photo album
√ Auto-save draft against accidental quit
√ Custom Apps Domain Support
√ Smart rotation lock
√ Import/Export settings via clipboard


Don't miss it if you are a true lover of Gmail and iPad.


=== DISCLAIMER ===
By purchasing and downloading this app, you agree that you acknowledge there is no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, of title, or of noninfringement of third party rights. Use of the product by a user is at the user’s risk. IN NO EVENT, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, SHALL IDEMFACTOR SOLUTIONS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO USE OF THIS APP, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
© 2011 Idemfactor Solutions Inc.
Grindr Xtra artwork Grindr Xtra
Nearby Buddy Finder LLC
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $2.99
Release Date: June 24, 2009

Grindr Xtra is a simple, fast, fun, and free way to find and meet gay, bi and curious guys for dating, socializing, and friendship using your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. As a GPS-based mobile app, Grindr Xtra uses your iPhone 3G network or iPod touch and iPad Wi-Fi signal to identify your physical location so you can chat with the guys closest to you.

Grindr Xtra is the premium version of Grindr and includes the following extra features:

1. Push Notifications
2. Swipe Through Profiles & Views
3. No Banner Ads
4. Load 100 More Guys
5. Quick Send Recent Photos
6. Save & Send Phrases in Chat
7. Switch Between Active Chats

The app is easy to use, anonymous and discreet. Simply download Grindr Xtra, launch the app, upload an optional photo, edit your profile details, browse photos of guys nearby and strike up a conversation by sending an instant message or text to like-minded men in your own community or wherever you plan on traveling next.

With over 2.3 million members in 192 countries, Grindr Xtra offers not only the world’s largest all-male, location-based, mobile social network, but also user-friendly features and one of the quickest, most popular ways to view and instantly connect with cool, fun guys. Over 8,000 new men join the Grindr network daily.

Grindr Xtra only allows males 18 years or older. Photos depicting nudity or sex acts are strictly prohibited.

Downloading Grindr Xtra sets up a new account for you in the Grindr Network. If you have a Grindr profile at the time of your Grindr Xtra purchase, your favorites and blocks will automatically migrate from Grindr the first time you launch Grindr Xtra.

Note: Purchasing Grindr Xtra allows you one month of use. After 30 days you will be asked if you wish to continue using Grindr Xtra for the same cost as your previous download. Each subsequent month you will be given the option to renew your subscription.
© Grindr LLC - 2011
MyPad+ - for Facebook & Twitter artwork MyPad+ - for Facebook & Twitter
Loytr Inc
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $0.99
Release Date: January 10, 2011

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Facebook & Twitter beautifully designed for the iPad - ★★★★★

View multiple profiles as stackable, scrollable pages that are visually stunning and interactive.
• No ads!
• Beautiful Photo Galleries (with Slideshow)
• Twitter Timeline, DM, Mentions & more (via + button)
• Chat
• Free Music
• Swipe-based navigation
• Push Notifications
• Birthday & Event Calendars (with free Gifts!)
• Support for multiple Facebook accounts
• Interactive Video Player
• Games with Friends - Poker, Tiny Zoo, Tiny Chef, Mob Empire & more!
• Trending iPad Apps
• Upload & Download Photos
• iPad2 Camera Support
• Photo Effects & Change Profile Picture
• Quick Links (Inbox, Notifications, Groups, Profile, News Feed, Friends, Search & more!)
• Portrait & Landscape modes
• Pull-Down to Refresh

A more friendly way of being social. Optimized for fun.

Privacy:
MyPad+ only accesses user data when the application is running. In order to offer some of the features without a re-login prompt, users need to allow offline permission. Your information is not being collected or saved. We are adding Privacy settings shortly in order for you to control application access.

We take our users' privacy very seriously and have taken many steps to ensure you are protected. Thank you for using MyPad+, we hope you love it!

Notes:
Facebook, Twitter, and the Facebook and Twitter logos are trademarks of Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc, respectively.
MyPad+ is not affiliated with, or sponsored by Facebook or Twitter.

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For the best possible experience, please upgrade your device to the latest version of iOS. Unfortunately we will not be able to support all features for iOS 3.2 indefinitely - Thank you.
© 2011 Loytr, Inc.
Chat for Google Talk with Push artwork Chat for Google Talk with Push
iLegendSoft
Genre: Social Networking
Price: $0.99
Release Date: April 06, 2011

Chat for Google talk is a fast and easy-to-use messenger to chat with your Google Talk friends. The UI is specially designed to chat with friends easily on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch device.

★★★ Features ★★★
✓ Push notification for new messages when the app is in background
✓ Universal binary for iPhone/iPod touch and iPad
✓ Easy chat switching - You can switch to a new chat by tap the new message notification. And you can switch back to previous chat with a left swipe.
✓ Chat emotions - You can send/receive Google Talk emotions in chat.
✓ Stay online when the app is in background
✓ Support landscape and portrait orientation
✓ Customizable chatting background and bubbles
✓ Chat history - The app saves chat history in app and you can view/remove the history at any time.
✓ Retina enabled
✓ Auto sign in
✓ Privacy protection - The app connects to Google chat servers directly via XMPP protocol.
© ilegendsoft Inc.