Buffer introduces news and content sharing app

Buffer is getting in on the news aggregation and sharing business with its new iOS app called Daily. The app borrows concepts from Tinder when it comes to gestures. You can swipe right to queue content for sharing on the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn or swipe left to dismiss the story. As you know, Buffer is a service that lets you schedule and post stories across various social media channels so Daily is an extension of that.

Buffer said they curate the content at the moment with the help of an algorithm. Current topics available on the app are based on those shared by its current users including business and startups, marketing, inspiration, design, lifehacking, and “Buffer picks.” Hopefully they expand the topics further to cater to more people.

Source: TechCrunch

Apps and Launches: Google Currents launches, takes on Flipboard

The biggest problem with that beautiful Flipboard app is that it is iOS only. Well Google Currents, which works on Android and iOS um, apprxomites the look and feel of Flipboard.

The Google blog says, "We’ve worked with more than 150 publishing partners to offer full-length articles from more than 180 editions including CNET, AllThingsD, Forbes, Saveur, PBS, Huffington Post, Fast Company and more.

Content is optimized for smartphones and tablets, allowing you to intuitively navigate between words, pictures and video on large and small screens alike, even if you’re offline. We're downloading it now to see how good it really is.