Snapchat rolls out redesigned app that separates Stories of friends from brands

Snapchat

Snapchat today has rolled out a completely redesigned app to better the user experience of an end user just as it promised. The new makeover is organized around your relationships and more personalized. The Flagship Snapchat app has always mixed photos and videos from your friends with brands and publishers. However, with the new design change, Snapchat has finally decided to split both. Continue reading “Snapchat rolls out redesigned app that separates Stories of friends from brands”

Google Datally mobile data saver app launched for Android

Datally

Google has launched Datally smart mobile data saver app for Android. The app lets you understand, control and save mobile data and it also lets you track data usage in real time. Datally also sends you personalized recommendations on saving data along with notifications of public Wi-Fi spots available nearby. Continue reading “Google Datally mobile data saver app launched for Android”

Google app v7.17 brings redesigned Assistant settings, Chrome sync, more Quartz references

Google App

Google is rolling out an update to the Google App with version number V7.17 that brings redesigned assistant settings, Chrome sync, upcoming Google Lens functionality and much more. Continue reading “Google app v7.17 brings redesigned Assistant settings, Chrome sync, more Quartz references”

Instagram now lets you ‘Remix’ photos from friends in Direct with doodles and text

Instagram

Instagram has rolled out yet another update that lets you edit and customize your friend’s photos in direct with doodles and text. The company is calling this feature as ‘Remix’ where you can vandalize your friends’ photos and send them back for fun conversations. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you ‘Remix’ photos from friends in Direct with doodles and text”

Snapchat rolls out new contextual filters that can recognize food, pets and more

SnapchatSnapchat has silently rolled out yet another feature that will automatically identify the object that is being snapped and serve them relevant filters. This feature was first spotted by Mashable and Snapchat later confirmed that it was rolled out to select users last week. Continue reading “Snapchat rolls out new contextual filters that can recognize food, pets and more”

Microsoft Launcher beta update brings revamped home screen, theme support and more

Microsoft Launcher

Microsoft has rolled out a new beta update of the Microsoft launcher for Android which brings most requested features like revamped home screen, theme support with a 12×12 grid view, better sub-grid positioning, support for more than five apps in the dock and more. Continue reading “Microsoft Launcher beta update brings revamped home screen, theme support and more”

Facebook said to be working on a new shortcut to tag friends in comments

Facebook

Facebook is reportedly working on a new way to tag your friends in the comments and the feature is currently hidden and is being under testing. To tag your friends you just need to type @ followed by his/her name.  Continue reading “Facebook said to be working on a new shortcut to tag friends in comments”

Twitter testing Bookmarks feature to privately flag Tweets for later

Twitter Bookmarks

Twitter started working on the “save for later” feature a while ago, and now the company has given the feature a name; it is called Bookmarks which is currently under testing. This news is being confirmed from Tina Koyama, a staff product designer at the company. Continue reading “Twitter testing Bookmarks feature to privately flag Tweets for later”

Android Wear v2.6 brings Recent app complication, network status indicators and more

Android Wear Complications

Google has rolled out Android Wear v2.6 update which brings a full suite of new additions like the tweaks to the interface, a new recent app complication, network status indicators and more. Google has announced its plan to make the Android Wear updates easier with Play Store updates rather than just waiting for the firmware updates. Continue reading “Android Wear v2.6 brings Recent app complication, network status indicators and more”

Black Friday App Deals: Android games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 7 / $0.49

Google Play Store Deals November

Google has announced deals on Premium Games and more just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in select markets, including India. These are on sale for as low as Rs. 7 or $0.49. In the U.S. it is also offering Google Play Music subscription free for four months as well as discounts on movies, TV shows and books. Check out the complete list of deals on these games below. Continue reading “Black Friday App Deals: Android games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 7 / $0.49”

Microsoft Translator gets Tamil text translation support

Microsoft Translator Tamil

Microsoft today has announced that its Translator app now has support for Tamil text translation in Microsoft Translator and Office 365, along with over 60 languages worldwide. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving languages in the world and is currently being spoken by over 70 million native speakers within the Indian subcontinent and across the globe. Continue reading “Microsoft Translator gets Tamil text translation support”

Facebook Messenger now lets you send and receive high resolution photos

4K_images_in_Messenger

Facebook today has rolled out yet another exciting feature to the messenger which lets you send and receive images in messenger app at 4K resolution in addition to the features like PayPal support, new filters, stickers and more. The company says that text is no longer the only means of communication as people started exchanges images for better visual experience. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger now lets you send and receive high resolution photos”

Instagram now lets you request to join friend’s live video

Instagram Live

Instagram has rolled out an update that makes it easier to join your friend’s live just by sending a request. When watching friends live video, you can simply tap the “Request” button in the comments section, and once you send a request, you shall get a confirmation once he accepts the request.  Continue reading “Instagram now lets you request to join friend’s live video”

Facebook said to launch ‘Watch’ video streaming service in India next year

Facebook Watch

After launching the Watch video streaming service in the U.S. back in August, Facebook is aiming to bring the service to India next year sometime between January and March, according to a report from The Ken. The Watch video streaming includes shows, live sports events and more. Continue reading “Facebook said to launch ‘Watch’ video streaming service in India next year”