HERE Maps has received an update for its Android and Windows apps. The latest update brings new navigable countries, improvements to nine islands and territories, new water features and public transportation enhancements.
Author: Neha Aggarwal
She is an app addict and can be seen installing the latest version of apps both on Android and iOS before anyone else and loves writing about them. Her current devices include the iPhone 5S and OnePlus One and she’s excited about the Apple watch.
Microsoft Band gets guided workouts in first major update
Microsoft has updated its Band fitness tracker in first major update. The company started rolling out additional features to the Band such as guided workout and more.
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Facebook’s Internet.org now live in Colombia
Facebook has launched Internet.org service in Colombia. The Internet.org mobile app will give users in Colombia free access to a handful of online services on their mobile phones.
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Snapchat secures $485.6 million in latest round of funding
Snapchat has raised $485.6 million in the latest round of funding. The ephemeral messaging service has secured the funds from a total of 23 investors whose identity is not revealed.
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BBM 2.0 for Windows Phone brings stickers, timed messages and more
BlackBerry has updated its popular messenger on Windows Phone with new features and enhancements. The version 2.0 of BBM includes stickers and other additions that enhances your chatting experience.
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Wally+ app for Android comes out of beta, available for download
Wally, the finance management app that was launched on Android platform as Wally+ last month has shed its beta tag. The app is now open to everyone with new features and available for download.
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Samsung says ChatOn service will continue, dismisses rumors
Earlier this week, a Korea Time report said that Samsung is planning to shut down its ChatOn messaging service. However, Samsung is denying the reports and calling them as rumors.
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Facebook teams up with VivaConnect to debut an ad unit
Facebook has partnered VivaConnect to launch ‘Missed Call’ ad unit business in India. The new ad unit from Facebook is aimed specifically at helping advertisers reach their consumers in developing markets.
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Uber rolls out Windows Phone app
After launching on iOS and Andorid, Uber has parked its car at the Windows Phone Store. The popular on demand car service has officially announced the release of Windows Phone. Prior to this, Uber users had to access the service via its mobile site. The Uber Windows Phone app is mostly similar to its iOS and Android counterpart barring few Microsoft Metro UI redesign.
HTC Sense keyboard now available on Google Play
HTC has made their own keyboard available on the Google Play Store today. The HTC Sense Input is the default keyboard on all HTC devices.
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Yahoo acquires secret mobile messaging app Blink
Yahoo has made yet another acquisition, this time it has gone after one of the current hottest markets, mobile messaging. The company has scooped up self-destructing message service Blink for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading “Yahoo acquires secret mobile messaging app Blink”
Motorola releases Motorola Alert app for Moto E
Motorola launched Moto E, its budget handset in India for Rs 6,999. The phone which already is power packed by features is getting more powerful with a special app introduced by the company. Today, Motorola has introduced an app that alerts your contacts when in need.
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OlaCabs releases Windows Phone app
OlaCabs has launched it mobile app for Windows Phone that will enable users to a book a can on the go. Available on Android and iOS for some time now, the app tracks real-time movement of the cab to the customers on a map.
Meet Cortana, Microsoft’s Voice based Personal Assistant
Apple has Siri and Google has Google Now, what does Microsoft have? It had Bing search on its phones till now, but things are expected to change soon as the next version of Windows Phone – Windows Phone 8.1 which is expected during Spring will come with Microsoft’s very own voice based personal assistant and it will be called – Cortana.
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Al Jazeera English news app now available for iPhone
Al Jazeera has launched the Al Jazeera English news app for iPhone. This app offers popular sections of the Al Jazeera English website, including: Breaking News, Opinion, Features, and same-day access to full-length programmes. You can also watch live streaming of 24-hour news broadcasts in audio and video format completely free of charge. The app is already available for Android and BlackBerry, including BlackBerry PlayBook. Continue reading “Al Jazeera English news app now available for iPhone”