iTunes Store: Top Free Applications in Social Networking

Facebook Messenger - Facebook, Inc.

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Facebook Messenger
Facebook, Inc.
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: August 9, 2011

Text groups of friends for free with Facebook Messenger. Reach Facebook friends wherever they are now – on their phones or the web.

• Text a friend or start a group conversation
• Get free push notifications so you never miss a message
• Access chats and messages as seamless conversations -- wherever you log into Facebook
• Know who's seen your message, and who hasn't
• Include your location and share photos

Messenger does all of this and more using your existing data plan.
© Facebook, Inc.

Color Text Messages+ - Producer of Free Music Manager, Lite HD Screen Maker & Pro Safe Photo App

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Color Text Messages+
Producer of Free Music Manager, Lite HD Screen Maker & Pro Safe Photo App
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: April 23, 2012

The HOTTEST app to create colorful and rainbowful textings!

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
"It's glorious."
- Jordan Crook, Techcrunch.com

"The app claimed the top spot among free social networking applications in the App Store."
- Padmini Harchandrai, Tech2.in.com
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

You can customize your massages with VARIOUS effects: colored bubbles, colored texts, cursive fonts, textured bubbles, cartoon themed, love themed, BOLD, or ITALIC stylings!
All kinds of colors are there for you to create laugh-out-loud messages.

Can't decide which color? Just TAP "Random"! You tap it. We'll select it. They'll love it.

So stop sending boring black/white messages. Pick colors to match your mood, clothes, car, school, company, or favorite teams.

Other features:
+ You can decorate your messages with DOZENS of vibrant colors
+ You are free to pick different colors for one message
+ You are free to choose colors for font + background
+ You can change your fonts and add special effects
+ You can Insert emoji into your messages too
+ You can have a realistic preview then send
+ You can still share it via email, MMS, Facebook etc.

Create the message, style it, paste into messaging app, and select as many recipients as you want!

100% COMPATIBLE
+ Runs on iPhone and iPod Touch
+ Works with SMS and iMessage
+ Works with Emoji
+ Works with Group Messaging
© Li Leping

Facebook - Facebook, Inc.

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Facebook
Facebook, Inc.
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: July 11, 2008

Facebook for iPhone and iPad

Facebook for iPad
With high-res photos, games, chat and more, now you can get the best of Facebook—on your iPad.

- Enjoy bigger, better photos: Your photos are high-res and easy to flip through, like a real photo album
- Navigate anywhere, fast: Just tap, slide or pinch to move from one screen to another
- Play games on the go: Access your favorite Facebook apps and games, wherever you are
- Focus on what matters: Zoom in on your friends' photos, updates and stories
- Never lose your place: Share a photo, update your status or send a message without leaving News Feed
- See who's nearby: Check out the Nearby map to see what your friends are up to

Facebook for iPhone
Facebook for iPhone lets you stay connected and share with friends on the go. Start a chat, keep up with friends' photos and status updates, look up a phone number, upload photos to Facebook and more—right from your iPhone.

What's New in Version 4
With improved search and browsing, the facebook.com features you use most are now just a touch away. It’s a faster, fuller Facebook for iPhone.

- Games & Apps: Play games and access your favorite apps on the go
- Navigation: Send a message or see your notifications from any screen, and swipe to browse Facebook without losing your place in News Feed
- Bookmarks: Your groups, pages and apps are all in your left-hand menu, and the ones you use most are right on top
- Search: Search for anything on Facebook—people, apps, pages and more—without having to click around or switch views
- Security: We’ve added a few updates to make the app more secure

Facebook is only available for users age 13 and over.
© Facebook, Inc.

Twitter - Twitter, Inc.

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Twitter
Twitter, Inc.
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: October 9, 2009

Follow your interests: instant updates from your friends, industry experts, favorite celebrities, and what’s happening around the world. Get short bursts of timely information on the official Twitter app.

Real-time search reveals breaking news, while trending topics show what’s happening now around the world. View trends, browse your interests and see suggested users in several categories, including fashion, entertainment and travel, or search to find out what people are saying about topics you care about, such as politics or big sporting events.

Features: Browse interests, Find & follow friends, Tweet, Retweet, Favorite, Follow, exchange Direct messages with your followers, share photos, videos and web pages, real-time search, trends.

If you are seeing an error message when you launch the app, please visit the following web page for instructions on how to resolve the issue: http://bit.ly/whrEiM
© 2012 Twitter, Inc.

Pinterest - Pinterest, Inc.

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Pinterest
Pinterest, Inc.
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: April 28, 2011

Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. It lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find in your life. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.

Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.

Features:
• Browse pins from people and pinboards you follow.
• Repin, like and comment on your favorite pins.
• Pin with your camera!

Happy pinning!
© 2011 Cold Brew Labs, Inc.

Skype - Skype Software S.a.r.l

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Skype
Skype Software S.a.r.l
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: March 31, 2009

Call, video call and instant message anyone else on Skype for free with Skype for your iPhone or iPod touch.

Plus call and text your Contacts (or any other number) at Skype’s low rates. It’s great value with Skype Credit.

Skype for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad is free to download and works over 3G* or Wi-Fi.

*** We now have an optimized-for-iPad app in the AppStore. Download "Skype for iPad". ***

•Share moments over free* video calls with front and rear-facing cameras:
Enjoy video calls with Skype contacts on, iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, compatible mobiles, PCs, Macs or Skype-enabled TVs.

•Call Skype-to-Skype, wherever you are:
Call Skype contacts for free on 3G* or Wi-Fi.

•Save on calls to Contacts or any phone number:
Text and call phones anywhere with Skype Credit. It’s especially good value to international numbers.

•Send free* instant messages for an instant response:
Message friends, wherever, and whenever the mood strikes.

•Near CD quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls:
Enjoy wideband audio (SILK codec) on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad and 3rd generation iPod touch.

*Operator data charges may apply

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

* iOS 4.3 or above.
* Send and receive video using front or rear camera on iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th Generation.
* Send and receive video using rear camera on iPhone 3GS.
* Receive video only on iPad 1st generation and iPod touch 3rd Generation.
* Works with any H264 compatible devices, including TVs.

This version works on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPod touch.
© (c) 2003 - 2012 Skype Limited, Patents Pending. Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" symbol are trade marks of Skype Limited

Google+ - Google

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Google+
Google
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: July 19, 2011

Share and keep up with people no matter where you are with the Google+ app. Join a hangout, post a photo, or see what friends are sharing while you’re on the go. Use Messenger to get everyone on the same page with fast, simple group chat.

Features:
- Turn on Instant Upload to sync photos from your phone to a private Google+ album
- Video chat with up to 9 friends with mobile Hangouts in Messenger
- Chat with a friend or all your friends at once with Messenger
- Check out the What’s Hot stream to see trending topics
- View the Nearby stream to see what people near your location are saying
© Google Inc. 2012

Voxer Walkie-Talkie PTT - Voxer LLC

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Voxer Walkie-Talkie PTT
Voxer LLC
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: June 30, 2010

★★★ Featured by Apple in 50+ countries ★★★

Turn your phone into a Walkie Talkie.

Don't waste time on phone calls and voicemails.

Voxer® is a Walkie Talkie app for smartphones. Send instant Audio, Text, Photo and Location messages to one friend or a group of your friends. Your friends can listen to your message while you talk or check it out later.

★ LIVE WALKIE TALKIE
★ Cross Platform Messenger
★ VOICE, TEXT, PHOTOS and LOCATION
★ GROUP CHATS
★ EVERYTHING is FREE
★ No annoying advertisements
★ Works over WiFi, 3G and any other data network
★ Get notifications for new messages
★ Create messages even offline
★ Play voice messages faster
★ Connect with Facebook friends on Voxer

Voxer turns your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch device into the ultimate Push To Talk (PTT) real-time Walkie Talkie.

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Any questions?

★ Follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/voxer
★ Like us on Facebook @ facebook.com/voxer
★ Check our searchable FAQ @ support.voxer.com
★ Send us your feedback directly from Voxer. Tap main menu -> Support -> Send Feedback
© Voxer® is a registered trademark of Voxer IP, LLC. Copyright © 2010-2012 Voxer IP, LLC. All rights reserved.

LinkedIn - LinkedIn Corporation

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

LinkedIn
LinkedIn Corporation
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: August 20, 2008

Get on-the-go access to your professional network with LinkedIn for iPhone & iPad. Find and connect with more than 150M members worldwide, read the latest industry news, keep up-to-date with your groups, and share content with your network from anywhere.
© 2012 LinkedIn Corporation

Kik Messenger - KIK INTERACTIVE INC.

2012-05-18T16:56:26-07:00

Kik Messenger
KIK INTERACTIVE INC.
Genre: Social Networking
Release Date: April 10, 2010

Kik Messenger is the totally free, crazy-fast cross-platform messenger app that connects you to your friends in real-time. Use Kik to chat, share pictures privately, plan outings with groups, and stay connected to the people who matter most to you.

You’re going to fall in love with Kik Messenger. Here’s why:

★ Hands-down the fastest, most life-like chat experience for your smartphone

★ Instant notifications show you when a message is Sent, Delivered, Read

★ Picture Sharing - privately share moments as they happen or from your gallery

★ Group Chat - create groups on the go simply by adding friends to conversations

★ Completely free – no messaging fees and no ads

★ Beautiful look and feel, offline messages, push notifications, and more!

Give Kik a try today and see what you’ve been missing! :)

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WHAT OUR USERS SAY:
‘This app takes texting to a whole new level!’
‘The fastest and most reliable chat app’
‘I love love love love it so much’
‘Best messenger ever’

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WHAT THE PRESS SAYS:
‘Its speed is what sets it apart from competitors’ - TechCrunch
‘Kik gives text conversations a much more real-time feel’ - VentureBeat
‘No wonder millions of people have downloaded it’ - Mashable

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WE LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK:
Support: http://getsatisfaction.com/kik
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Website: http://www.kik.com
© 2011 Kik Interactive Inc