Instagram will finally let you disable and like comments

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Instagram is finally adding new features that we all have been wanting for a long time. The Facebook owned photo sharing app will now allow users to turn off comments on specific posts, adding the ability to like comments and remove followers from private accounts. Continue reading “Instagram will finally let you disable and like comments”

Haptik personal assistant v5.0 gets AI powered Genius mode, smart wallet and more

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Haptik, chat based personal assistant app has been updated to version 5.0. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the app is getting new features such as smart wallet, improved bot library and support, faster response time and more. Continue reading “Haptik personal assistant v5.0 gets AI powered Genius mode, smart wallet and more”

Google’s Trusted Contacts app lets your loved ones know you are safe

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Google has introduced a new personal safety app dubbed as Trusted Contacts. Available on Android, the app lets you share your location with loved ones in everyday situations and in case of emergencies. The app will work even if your phone is offline.

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Google Allo starts rolling out Hindi support for Assistant

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Google is bringing Hindi language support to the Assistant and Smart Reply in Google Allo. With the latest update, Google Assistant in Allo will now understand and respond in Hindi.
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Facebook working on ‘Collections’ function to showcase content into News Feed

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Facebook is now working on a new feature called ‘Collections and functions’ that will display the selected content from the publisher directly into the news feeds. This feature is similar to the Snapchat’s Discover section that showcases news stories and videos. Continue reading “Facebook working on ‘Collections’ function to showcase content into News Feed”

These are Google Play’s best apps and games for 2016 globally and in India

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Google has announced the list of best games and apps for Android smartphones on Google Play during 2016. This list also includes best apps globally, in the U.S. and in India. Best App of the Year is Prisma and Best Game of the Year is Clash Royale. Continue reading “These are Google Play’s best apps and games for 2016 globally and in India”

Google Hangouts v15 gets GIF keyboard support on Android 7.1

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Google has started rolling out GIF Keyboard support for Hangouts on Android 7.1 devices. The update which bumps the app to version 15 allows users to send GIFs and spruce up your daily conversation.

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Netflix for Android and iOS now lets you download movies and TV shows for offline viewing

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Netflix today released a new update for Android and iOS users worldwide that now lets you download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. This will be more useful for people those who want to binge watch shows or watch movies in airplane and other places where internet is expensive or limited. Continue reading “Netflix for Android and iOS now lets you download movies and TV shows for offline viewing”

Twitter will now count tweet replies and rank conversations

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Twitter has started rolling out two new features for its mobile app to make it easier to find popular conversations. The micro blogging mobile site is getting “direct reply counts” and “conversation ranking features.
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Apple Music rolls out student membership in 25 countries including India, costs Rs. 60 per month

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Apple Music has launched a new subscription service aimed for students. Under the student subscription, users will be able to access Apple Music at Rs. 60 per month.  Continue reading “Apple Music rolls out student membership in 25 countries including India, costs Rs. 60 per month”

Microsoft Garage launches Clip Layer app to provide easy sharing across Android

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Microsoft Garage team is back this time with another app that applies a universal overlay over any screen making it quick and easy to select the information. Named as Clip Layer, the app lets you copy text anywhere from your screen including a web page and other places even if there is no way to copy. Continue reading “Microsoft Garage launches Clip Layer app to provide easy sharing across Android”

You can now play Pac-Man and Words With Friends in Facebook Messenger

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Facebook is making Messenger more fun for its users with the addition of instant games. The instant messaging app will get popular games like Pac Man, Space Invaders, Galaga and Words With Friends. Continue reading “You can now play Pac-Man and Words With Friends in Facebook Messenger”

Dial an Uber expands to 29 cities in India

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Earlier in August, Uber had rolled out Dial an Uber mobile website that lets you book a ride without the need to download the app. This service was available only in Nagpur, Kochi, Guwahati, and Jodhpur. Now, Uber has expanded the Dial an Uber service to a total all of the 29 cities in India where the taxi hailing service is operational. Continue reading “Dial an Uber expands to 29 cities in India”