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Thursday 18 July 2013

Pinterest - App Review



Pinterest describes itself as a tool for collecting and organising things you love.

Share your interesting pictures with others, as well as reciprocating. At its simplest, this is exactly what Pinterest promises.

Now for the ACIDS test:

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The easiest way to start is to set up an account (there is no charge) on your PC. You can do this with an email address or the almost customary Facebook/Twitter account access.

The home screen shows you the Pins that you originally subscribed to (minimum of 5) when you set up your account. You can scroll through these and any particularly interesting one(s) can be Pinned and shared on Facebook/Twitter, or sent to one of your contacts, as well as sending a 'like'.

There is a search function which allows you to search by popularity, all, as well as within the 33 listed categories.

You can add your own Pins either from a web site, or from your camera. This is very much a visual App, so there need to be some decent photographs, especially if you are snapping it from a web site.

You will be kept informed of notifications to which you have subscribed, including 'likes'.

Finally, the portrait silhouette option allows you to see your followers and those following you. It is also the place to create a board, as well as secret boards.

Cost
The App is free.

Indispensability
It's an excellent way to get very good images for your particular interests.

Dependability
There are no problems with the App.

Security
Obviously, you should be careful of the images you share, and the usual caveat about Facebook/Twitter account access apply.

ACIDS Test Rating:

Excellent Pics.

To find out how the ACIDS Test works, click here.


You can get Pinterest here and support for the App here.


23 comments:

  1. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 2.5.2 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    - Bug Fixes
    - Send pins not just from your iPhone, but from your iPad too!

    ReplyDelete
  2. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 2.6 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    - Press and hold a pin to quickly like, pin or send it (iPhone)
    - Tap Edit Home Feed to easily add and remove stuff from your home feed (iPhone)
    - Send pins not just from your iPhone, but from your iPad too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 2.6.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    - Now on iPad, press and hold a pin to quickly like, pin, or send
    - Bug Fixes

    ReplyDelete
  4. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 2.6.3 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Articles will now have more information - including the headline, author, story description and link - right on the pin.

    ReplyDelete
  5. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.0.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Now you can swipe left or right to move between pins in feeds. You’ll also see a spruced up look and feel on the app for iOS7.

    ReplyDelete
  6. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Pin around the world: now available in more languages!

    ReplyDelete
  7. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.3.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    - Bug fixes

    ReplyDelete
  8. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.3.3 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    - Bug fixes

    ReplyDelete
  9. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.4 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    We just made Pinterest a little better for you.

    ReplyDelete
  10. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.4.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    - Bug fixes

    ReplyDelete
  11. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.5.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    • Improvements to place boards
    • Bug fixes

    ReplyDelete
  12. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.6.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Small bug fixes to improve performance and stability

    ReplyDelete
  13. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.6.2 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Bug fixes to make Pinterest a little better for you.

    ReplyDelete
  14. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.6.4 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Bug fixes to make Pinterest a little better for you.

    ReplyDelete
  15. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.6.5 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    • Fixed several stability issues for iPad users
    • See more or fewer Related Pins by tapping the (i) button

    ReplyDelete
  16. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.7 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Discover your interests and follow them to personalize your home feed. After you Pin something, quickly find it again using the new search box on your profile.

    ReplyDelete
  17. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.8 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Plan projects, swap ideas, share your best discoveries: now you can send messages to friends! When Pinning, you can quickly find the board you’re looking for with the new scroller. It’s also easier to Pin right from your camera roll.

    ReplyDelete
  18. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.8.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Bug and stability fixes

    ReplyDelete
  19. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.9 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Excited about the new iPhone? So are we! We’ve made sure that Pinterest looks fantastic on the new, larger screens. If you’re on iOS8, you can now Pin from Safari using the “Share” button. Let us know what you think at help.pinterest.com/contact

    ReplyDelete
  20. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.9.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Excited about the new iPhone? So are we! We’ve made sure that Pinterest looks fantastic on the new, larger screens. If you’re on iOS8, you can now Pin from Safari using the “Share” button. Let us know what you think.

    ReplyDelete
  21. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 3.9.2 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    Now each category has a new selection of related interests to explore. You can even follow along to get Pins from people who share that interest delivered to your home feed.

    ReplyDelete
  22. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 4.1 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    We've fixed some bugs and crashes, and made some changes based on your feedback! Keep the comments coming at http://help.pinterest.com/contact

    ReplyDelete
  23. The developer advises that there has been an update to version 4.1.2 of the App.

    This includes the following enhancements and alterations:

    We've fixed some bugs and crashes, and made some changes based on your feedback. Keep the comments coming at http://help.pinterest.com/contact

    ReplyDelete

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