Daily Archives: December 15, 2011

Facebook’s Timeline feature is now out of beta and available to all users worldwide. Originally announced during the f8 conference back in September, it wraps up all the information you’ve posted, friendships you’ve made and embarrassing photos you were tagged in, in a neat, date organized package.

Currently timelines are visible on the main site, via the recently updated Android client and the mobile version of the site. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.facebook.katana

Features:
Navigate anywhere, fast: Get to your groups, apps, pages, and settings with a single press
Search and you will discover: Look through friends, subscribers, apps, and pages
See your friends tags on pictures and zoom: New photo viewing experience
Faster notifications: Get alerted in real time with new push notifications
Games & Apps: Play games and access your favorite apps on the go
Access to mobile timeline (If you already have a timeline)
Access to friend lists and subscriptions

Facebook Timelines: How to Get Started : http://www.pcworld.com/article/246295/facebook_timelines_how_to_get_started.html#tk.rss_news

Google Map Maker has been updated making the interface easier for new users.

Map Maker, which launched in the U.S. in April of this year, is largely meant to extend the Google Maps service into countries where there isn’t much data, namely, emerging markets.

You can now draw in new roads, bike trails and other local features in over 180 countries and once approved, (there is a moderation system in place,) they’ll appear integrated into this alternate universe Google map.

There is a tutorial page explaining the tools on offer.

Google Map Maker is now live in over 180 countries, including the U.S. and Canada.