News: Apple iGroups Patent Hints at Social Networking Plans
2010-03-19 16:40:26 / Mac Observer
Filings with the U.S. Patent Office indicate that Apple is working on its own social networking service dubbed iGroups. The service looks to be designed for iPhone and MobileMe users, and will let friends find each other when they are near each other at evens like conferences, expos and concerts.
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