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The Messy, Fragmented World of Group Messaging Apps

If SXSW serves as a barometer of hot trends in tech, then group messaging and texting apps are one of the hottest--even by Austin, Texas, standards. Are they worth the hype?READ»

Will Location-Based Services Ever Go Mainstream? Opportunities Beyond the Location Checkin

Location-based social networks are getting a lot of media attention and many businesses are experimenting with incorporating these services into their marketing mix. However, will these services truly go mainstream? Some have questioned whether LBS provide true business value for brands.READ»

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Gowalla + Foursquare + Brightkite + Yelp + Google Maps=Checkin Mania

Location-based social networking just got itself a tidy little mash-up. Checkin Mania uses Gowalla, Foursquare, Brightkite, and Yelp and displays all the places that the networks' users have been checkin' out. There are diddy little ...READ»

The iPhone 25

Here are the companies with the most iPhone buzz, the winningest apps, and the most popular platforms.READ»