Google adds the ability to install apps directly from search

Google is now adding a new feature that will allow users to install apps straight from search results. The app-install buttons will appear alongside links to normal websites and tapping on these buttons will take them to the Google Play store where they can install your app, then continue straight on to the right content within it.

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Microsoft and Yahoo renew search partnership

Yahoo has revised its search partnership with Microsoft with some changes. The duo will renew their search alliance started in 2009 and under the partnership, Microsoft will continue to provide search results for Yahoo.

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Google announces ‘Works with Cardboard’ certification program

Google has announced the launch of’Works with Cardboard’ certification program. It gives developers and manufacturers the tools to make any VR viewer compatible with any Cardboard app.

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Google Chrome for iOS updated with Today Widget, app extensions and more

Google has updated its Chrome browser for iOS with a number of new features. The latest update takes Google Chrome to version 42 and adds Today section in the Notification Center widget, app extensions for 1Password and LastPass and more.

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Apple Watch pre-orders surpass 2.3 million as per estimates

Apple Watch, the first wearable from the company will hit stores on April 24th. A latest analyst report Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple Watch per-orders have crossed 2.3 million units.

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Twitter revamps homepage to attract more users

Twitter has redesigned homepage of its web client with aim to lure non-Twitter users.It features topics that point to timelines of tweets from popular Twitter accounts and a prominent search bar that makes suggestions, as well as a way to login.

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The new homepage shows curated content streams and this does not require users to sign in to Twitter. The content ranges from various sections like TV Shows and Stars, Cute Animals, Business news, Pop Artists and so on. Once you click one one of those topics, you’ll see a stream of popular tweets within the category. The new homepage also includes a prominent search bar that suggests queries for popular trends and hashtags.

The redesigned page will allow you to check out real time news and conversations even if you do not plan on creating an account. Twitter had announced in November that 125 million users visit the Twitter homepage which is half of its actual user base. The micro blogging site said that the new Twitter.com is first coming to the U.S and will bring it to more users over time.

Android For Work app launched for pre-Lollipop devices

Google has launched Android For Work app for pre-Lollipop devices. The app allows business users to securely access their contacts, docs, sheets, slides,Chrome, camera, email, calendar and files in a managed IT environment, on devices running Android 4.0 or newer.

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Facebook testing away message feature for Messenger app

Facebook is testing a new feature for its Messenger app that brings back the ‘away’ status option. The sidebar feature would allow users to show their current status and in turn see if their friends are online or away.

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Google rolls out Handwriting Input Keyboard app with support for 82 languages

Google has launched Handwriting Input Keyboard app that supports 82 languages and 20 distinct scripts. As the name suggests, the app lets you handwrite text on your Android phone or tablet without the use of a stylus.

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Ola raises $400 million in latest round of funding from DST Global and others

Ola has secured $400 million in latest round of funding from DST Global with participation from GIC, Falcon Edge Capital and existing investors SoftBank Group, Tiger Global Management, Steadview Capital and Accel Partners US.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 code named Xiaomi H3Y, may sport 1080p display

A latest rumor has suggested that Xiaomi is expected to launch a new phone at the event. Specs of a Xiaomi H3Y have been leaked which is said to be the Redmi Note 2.

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