Instagram addresses its community, Apple releases an iOS 6 patch, the App Store gets better integration for Facebook's iOS app, and Facebook is prepping video ads.
- Thank you, and We're Listening In response to massive user backlash over yesterday's announcement of forthcoming changes to Instagram's Terms of Service, co-founder Kevin Systrom wrote an official statement to address user concerns. Systrom stresses that Instagram does not claim any ownership rights over users photos and never intends to sell user photos or use them in advertisements. Rather, they want brands and users alike to be able to promote their accounts and display account followers, much like Facebook does with Sponsored Posts. Systrom says that the controversial language is being rewritten. Expect updates soon. [Instagram Blog]
- Apple Issues iOS 6 Update to Fix Wi-Fi Bug Today Apple released a minor update to iOS 6 to fix a small bug causing some users to experience difficulty staying connected to Wi-Fi networks. iOS 6.0.2 is now available via iTunes. [GigaOm]
- New Features to Mobile App Install Ads New developer tools will enable iOS Facebook users to purchase and download apps in the background without ever closing the Facebook app. Clicking on the ad will open up an in-app window, much like any other link, where you'll see the relevant App Store page. Whether or not you decide to download the app, you'll be able to seamlessly navigate back to where you were on Facebook. [Facebook Developers Blog]
- Facebook Prepares to Bring Video Ads to News Feed, Aims for TV Dollars Facebook is preparing to launch video ads in your newsfeed. Right now, the ads?estimated to appear by April of next year?have a limit of 15 seconds in length and will only come from brands you follow. As of this moment there is no official word on this from Facebook and, as a result, these plans are subject to change. [AdAge]
- Google Starts Putting Meebo to Use: New Google+ Social Sharing Bar Spotted on the Web (Updated) Google+ started rolling out a new social sharing bar spotted on sites like TV Guide. The bar, a product of Google's acquisition of Meebo, floats at the bottom of the page and connects to your Google+ profile. Google hasn't made any official announcement, and it's possible that they will add new features like chat in the near future. [The Next Web]
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