Microsoft launches Who’s In social networking iMessage app

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Microsoft has launched a new app dubbed as Who’s In that makes it easier for you to plan events with your friends. The app lets you find restaurants, find movie options, visit nearby attractions and more. Continue reading “Microsoft launches Who’s In social networking iMessage app”

Twitter rolls out Twitter Lite for emerging markets

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Twitter has introduced a ‘lite’ version of its service aimed at users from emerging markets like India. Dubbed as Twitter Lite, the app weighs less than 1MB and works via a web browser instead of a standalone app. The app is designed to minimize data usage and load quickly on slower connections. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out Twitter Lite for emerging markets”

Facebook introduces new tools to prevent revenge porn across Instagram and Messenger

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Facebook has introduced new tools to help people when intimate images are shared on Facebook without their permission. The social network is working on preventing sharing of these images often referred to as “revenge porn”, on Facebook, Messenger and Instagram.

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Google invests in INDIGO undersea cable from Australia to Southeast Asia

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Google is building a new international subsea cable system in Southeast Asia, called INDIGO. The new cable system will serve Google traffic between Australia and Asia, connecting Perth, Sydney and Singapore, with a branch to Jakarta.

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Next Google Home with built-in mesh WiFi router reportedly in the works

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Google is working on a new Google Home speaker that will come with a mesh WiFi router that will allow it to boost Wi-Fi signals around the home, according to a latest report from The Information. Mesh Wi-Fi strings a Wi-Fi connection together with the use of multiple routers to create a more consistent coverage area.

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YouTube TV streaming service goes live in five US cities

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Following its announcement last month, YouTube TV streaming service has gone live today in five US cities. The service bundles content from networks and about 35 of other cable networks for $35 per month.  Continue reading “YouTube TV streaming service goes live in five US cities”

Honor 8 Pro with dual rear cameras announced, Xiaomi unveils Mi Pad 3 and more – FoneArena Daily

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Twitter introduces player emojis to celebrate a decade of IPL

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Twitter and Indian Premier League (IPL) have teamed up to release special player emojis for 30 popular IPL players. Fans can just tweet using the designated player hashtag and an emoji version of that player will automatically appear after the hashtag within the tweet.
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Netflix for Windows 10 now lets you download movies and TV shows for offline viewing

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Last year in November, Netflix launched a new feature that lets Android and iOS users download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. Now, the popular US based streaming service is bringing this functionality to Windows 10 users.
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Apple Music for Android gets major overhaul with iOS features, lyrics and more

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Apple has revamped Apple Music for Android with new features and design. The app is getting features like on-screen lyrics, redesigned For You section and more.

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YouTube Go beta app for Android officially launched in India

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YouTube has officially launched beta version of the YouTube Go app for Android in India. It was first announced back in September last year on its its 18th birthday. YouTube Go comes with offline video viewing and sharing. It is aimed at users who have slow internet connection and are concerned about their data usage. Continue reading “YouTube Go beta app for Android officially launched in India”

Apple working on Mac Pro with powerful specs and modular design; refreshes current models

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Apple is working on a new Mac Pro desktop computer which has not received an update since 2013. The company will refresh the Mac Pro with powerful specs and a modular design.  Continue reading “Apple working on Mac Pro with powerful specs and modular design; refreshes current models”

Google introduces PAX cross-licensing program of Android patents

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Google has announced Pax, a Android Networked Cross-License Agreement with an aim to reduce patent infringement cases and patent threats. Under PAX, members grant each other royalty-free patent licenses covering Android and Google Applications on qualified devices. PAX means peace in latin.

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Moto G5 launched in India, WhatsApp plans UPI-based payments service and more – FoneArena Daily

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