India’s app usage soar 131% YoY: Flurry Report

A latest report from Flurry has offered insights about apps, emerging growth categories and device adoption trends in India. The report also offers some information about mobile shopping trends and increased use of phablets in the country.

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Truedialer 3.0 for Android and Windows Phone brings new design and features

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Truecaller launched Truedialer app for Android last year. It got updated with a new design earlier this year, now the Truedialer 3.0 update for Android and Windows Phone brings another design change. The new update for Android and Windows Phone also brings a dedicated search box to find people quickly and is also faster. The Android version gets material design. Continue reading “Truedialer 3.0 for Android and Windows Phone brings new design and features”

Google app may soon get “Ok Google” offline command capability

Google app will soon allow you to give the “Ok Google” voice command even when you are offline. As per a new code for the app users will be able to use the voice command without an active data connection.

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Facebook testing photo editor feature similar to Snapchat

With an aim to ramp up its photo offering, Facebook is testing a new Snapchat like feature that lets you add filters, text, stickers and more on photos before you post them on the social network.

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BBM update brings Material Design revamp, Private Chats and more

BlackBerry has overhauled BBM mobile apps on all the platforms with a bunch of features. The BBM app on Android, iPhone and BlackBerry 10 will get new improvements in the latest update.

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Facebook for iPhone lets you share web links without leaving the app

Facebook has updated its iPhone app to make it easier for users to share web links without opening a browser. Dubbed as “add a link”, the feature lets people find and share links within the app.

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Google Drive for Android brings multiple file downloads, sharing and more

Google Drive has updated its Android app with some improvements. The latest update bumps the app to version 2.2.233 and adds the ability to download and share multiple files.

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Kindle for Android lets you share book quotes, recommendations via WhatsApp and Messenger

Amazon wants its users to discuss books via popular mobile messaging apps. A latest update to Kindle for Android app will now allow users to share quotes, highlights, and book recommendations with friends through WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

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Microsoft launches Sway app for iPad, coming to Windows 10 later

Microsoft is bringing its Sway app on more devices. Launched in October last year, the Sway app which allows you to create multimedia presentations is now coming to iPad.

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Google Hangouts crosses 1 Billion downloads on the Play Store

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Google Hangouts joins the elite club of apps that has crossed 1 Billion downloads on the Play Store. Till today, there have been ten apps that have crossed the milestone out of which 3 of them were Facebook apps while the other 7 were Google’s own apps.

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Amazon Appstore offers over $45 worth free apps and games for limited period

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Amazon Appstore is back with another free apps offer. This month it offers 21 paid Android apps and games worth over $45 for free on the Amazon AppStore starting today till July 1st.  These apps are usually priced between US$ 0.99 and US$ 11.99. Some popular apps and games include, The Bard’s Tale, Table Top Racing, AVG AntiVirus PRO Android Security and more. Last month Amazon Appstore offered 33 paid Android apps and games worth $110. In other news, popular game Monument Valley is free for today. Continue reading “Amazon Appstore offers over $45 worth free apps and games for limited period”

IFTTT updates Do apps, unveils two step verification and battery channel

IFTTT has updated its Do apps with a number of features. The latest update brings improvements to Do Button, Do Camera and Do Note that were launched in February this year.

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Inbox by Gmail brings Undo Send button to mobile apps

Google’s standalone email app Inbox is making it easier for users to cancel a mail right after it is sent back. Inbox is expanding its Undo Send button feature to its mobile apps in the latest update.

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Facebook Messenger no longer requires Facebook account or an email

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Starting today, you don’t need a Facebook account or even an email to sign up for the Facebook Messenger. All you need is a phone number. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger no longer requires Facebook account or an email”

Microsoft Office for Android now available for everyone on Google Play

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Microsoft has finally launched the Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Android apps for everyone. Last month, these were made available in a preview for Office for Android community testers. Continue reading “Microsoft Office for Android now available for everyone on Google Play”