How to Export Facebook Events To Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook

Facebook enthusiasts frequently make use of Facebook Events to organise events such as parties, seminars, gatherings, meetings, etc within their own community circle. Via this channel, members of the same community can be notified easily about the event. However, being a busy Facebook fan, you may want to stay in touch with your community but might not have the time to log in to your Facebook account to check on upcoming events or invitations that are still awaiting your confirmation. If you are using Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook to organize your events and do scheduling, to avoid missing any great parties or significant events from your Facebook group, you can actually export the Facebook Events to your Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook so that you can monitor them accordingly.



To export your Facebook Events to your Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook, users can follow the setting up procedure illustrated as follows: -

Login to your own Facebook account. Click to the Application icon located at the left bottom corner. Click on the Events application to direct you to the Events page.



At the Events page, users need to click the “Export Events”



Once users click on to “Export Events”, users will be prompted with a dialog box and given a URL. Users need to copy the URL and click the URL to save an iCalendar File for later use.



To export Facebook events to Google Calendar, users need to login to Google Cal, go to Other Calendar section, click “Add” -> “Add by URL” to add a new calendar.



In the dialog box prompted, enter the URL which users copy from. Facebook Events will be added to Google Calendar.



To export Facebook events to Microsoft Outlook, users just need to open their Microsoft Outlook and run the Calendar iCalendar File. The Facebook Events will be added to the Microsoft Outlook.


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TomTom Announces Free Update Of Its iPhone Navigation App

Great news for users of TomTom’s popular iPhone GPS navigation application! The global leading provider of navigation solution, TomTom has announced that it will update its iPhone navigation app with major improvements and new features for free, including lane guidance, text-to-speech, iPod control, “Help Me!” and customizable audio warnings, aiming to ensure users always have the best navigation experience.




Free Updates Of TomTom’s iPhone Navigation App Offers New Features Including:

• Advanced lane guidance giving drivers extra clarity while navigating difficult junctions (both landscape and portrait mode)
• Text-to-speech enables street names and places to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions, helping motorists to keep their eyes on the road
• “Help Me” provides direct access to emergency numbers and directions to the nearest emergency providers
• Customizable audio warnings while approaching safety cameras or driving over the speed limit, increasing driver safety and saving money
• iPod player control ensuring drivers can conveniently control their music from within the application
• Updated map and safety camera database (available in selected European countries)

“The TomTom app for iPhone is a priority for us and we are committed to both its long term development and everyday improvements,” commented Benoit Simeray, TomTom’s senior vice president, On-board Mobile. “Current and future customers of our application for the iPhone can count on more great updates from TomTom for free.”

According to TomTom, the free update of TomTom’s iPhone navigation application is being submitted to Apple for review and expected to be available soon.


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