Wikimedia Android and iOS app exits beta, aims for easy Wikipedia photo gathering

Wikimedia Commons, which acts as Wikipedia's media repository, has pushed its Android and iOS app out of the beta phase, giving photo collecting for the digital encyclopedia a workflow that isn't chained to a browser. By registering an account online and wielding the software, users can upload photographs taken with the application -- or within their device's library -- straight to the organization's database, and endow them with titles and descriptions. With the Android flavor, multiple photos can be uploaded at once, images can be assigned categories and those torn between snapping pictures for the open source book of knowledge and their social circles can share their contributions through the likes of Facebook, Twitter and other services. Ready to start pitching in? Hit the source links below to grab the apps. Filed under: Software, Mobile Comments Via: The Verge, The Next Web Source: Wikimedia Commons (iTunes), Wikimedia Commons (Google Play), Wikimedia Blog Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]

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[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-07 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Wizarding World Digital launches with Harry Potter fan club and app

Wizarding World Digital has launched with the Official Harry Potter Fan Club through its first app, a Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts mobile companion, and a new, interactive Wizarding World website. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-01 17:45:18 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Fast Company | 2019-09-11 12:00:43 UTC ]
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