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Turner PR Presents the Weekly Download: 8.24.2012

Picture of Kristina Zelisko Kristina Zelisko : August 24, 2012

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Twitter and Tumblr set Relationship S tatus to “It’s Complicated” Apparently Twitter and Tumblr are having some disagreements a new privacy policy recent put into place. The policy gives Tumblr access to users’ Twitter followers, giving the popular blog site the ability to followers and interest data on Twitter. This information, however; is something Twitter isn’t wiling to share. It takes two to tango here, even in an online relationship. Facebook Releases New iOS App The iOS app for Facebook is getting a face lift – really. The new 5.0 update for the app makes it faster and more responsive. After getting some complaints of the Facebook app being slow, the new app is built in “Objective-C” resulting in it being 2.5 times faster. Amazon to Make Big Announcement A press conference is being called for Thursday, Sept. 6 ^th in California for the online shopping moguil, Amazon. Spectulors are suggesting it is a big entertainment related announcement that has something to do with Amazon Prime. Get the Facts on Google Maps Hey, that rhymed! If you’ve planned a trip, looked up a destination, or just wanted to scope out your own house – you’ve used Google Maps before. But do you know how it really works? Here’s a behind the scene slideshow of how Google lets you see a birds eye view of your world. How to B ecome a “One Hit Wonder,” Millionaire with Just an App The guys who created the popular, addicting, and entertaining game, Doodle Jump, say their success is a one time thing. Instead of trying to create a follow up, or make more games like it, the Pusenjak brothers are content with their millions and don’t intend on doodling up anymore.