WhatsApp testing ‘Status’ feature similar to Instagram Stories

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WhatsApp is testing a new feature that brings a ‘Status’ tab to homescreen. With this feature, users will be able to share images or videos to various contacts for a limited period of time.
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Rich Communication Service (RCS) is going live for some Google Messenger users

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Google has started Rich Communication Service (RCS) roll out for select Google Messenger users. The update brings all the features of RCS to the standalone text messaging app from Google that was launched in 2014. Continue reading “Rich Communication Service (RCS) is going live for some Google Messenger users”

Google Play Store to now offer introductory prices for subscription apps

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Google announced new features for Google Play Store developers at its Playtime developer event in San Francisco. The new features are focused on its subscription business.
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Microsoft introduces Unified Update Platform (UUP), releases Windows 10 Build 14959

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Microsoft has introduced Unified Update Platform (UUP) which is company’s next generation delivery technology that is incorporated into its latest Insider builds. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Unified Update Platform (UUP), releases Windows 10 Build 14959”

Lenovo reports $11.2 billion in revenue, $157 million in net income in Q2 FY 2016/17

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Lenovo has announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. The company reported $11.2 billion in revenue, down 8% YoY and up 12% quarter-over-quarter. Continue reading “Lenovo reports $11.2 billion in revenue, $157 million in net income in Q2 FY 2016/17”

Twitter India and South East Asia MD Parminder Singh quits

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Earlier this week, Twitter India Head Rishi Jaitly announced his exit. Now, the micro-blogging site’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia, MENA and India, Parminder Singh has quit the company after a 3 year stint. Continue reading “Twitter India and South East Asia MD Parminder Singh quits”

Facebook reports $7.1 billion in revenue, crosses 1B mobile only MAU in Q3, 2016

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Facebook has announced financial results for Q3, 2016. The social network has reported revenue of $7.1 billion, up 56% YoY while net income was $2.4 billion. Continue reading “Facebook reports $7.1 billion in revenue, crosses 1B mobile only MAU in Q3, 2016”

India to buy phone unlocking tech from Israel based company

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India will soon get its hands on technology that will allow it to unlock iPhone and other electronic devices, according to a latest report from the Economic Times. Gandhinagar based forensic institute called as Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) will soon acquire the technology from Israel based company, Cellebrite.

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Microsoft introduces Slack competitor – Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft has launched its Slack competitor – Microsoft Teams following reports last month. Aimed at businesses, Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace that allows team members to chat with each other and take advantage of new tools and features.

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Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro announced, Google DayDream View VR goes on sale and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro announced, Google DayDream View VR goes on sale and more – FoneArena Daily”