Lenovo rolls out REACHit app to simplify file storage

Lenovo has launched a new REACHit app that will allow users to access, organize, search and share files no matter where they are stored. The app is an addition to Lenovo’s DOit suite of apps.

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REACHit connects a user’s PC, Android or Apple iOS device and multiple cloud storage accounts from Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and Box. It will come preloaded on all Lenovo systems starting in early 2015. Lenovo stated that the app’s simple GUI as manageable for most users, as well as its customizable views for data filtering and sorting. For Windows users, REACHit integrates into Windows File Explorer for searching storage locations within the Windows operating system.

REACHit allows users to move files from a phone to PC or between storage locations by dragging and dropping the files within the app’s interface. Users can also edit word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in the cloud using the ZOHO document editor. Documents, pictures, videos and other files can be shared with friends and family via the SHAREit app, email, downloadable link and on FaceBook or Twitter.

The app is now available for free download on Lenovo.com, the Google Play store and the Apple App Store.

SwiftKey for Android gets support for more Indian languages, improves performance

SwiftKey for Android has been updated with a major performance improvement and support for new Indian languages. The company says that the keyboard appears on screen between 15 percent and 20 percent faster.

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Samsung debuts Milk Video app for Galaxy devices

Samsung has launched a new service that allows users to share videos easily. Dubbed as Milk Video, the service is an expansion of the Milk Music service that was rolled out by Samsung earlier this year in March.

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Facebook unveils standalone Groups app on Android and iPhone

Facebook has taken wraps off a new app that lets users create and interact with communities on the social networking website. Dubbed as Groups, the app which is present on Android an iPhone allows users to create, join and navigate between groups easily.

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Apple releases Watchkit tools for developers

Apple has released Watchkit for developers to create applications for the Apple Watch due out next year. The company has made available documentation and guidelines for developers alongside the new iOS 8.2 SDK.

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Snapchat introduces Snapcash, a tool to transfer money to friends

Snapchat has teamed up with payment service Square to launch a new friend to friend money transfer service. Dubbed as Snapcash, the service will allow Snapchat users to send money with a swipe of a finger.

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Dropbox for iOS improves accessibility, bigger thumbnails and more

Dropbox has updated iOS app with new features and improvements.  The app now focuses on making the service easier to use for people who rely on accessibility technology.

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VSCO Cam rolls out iPad version, debuts new features for iPhone

VSCO Cam has introduced a new iPad version taking advantage of the Retina Display in newer models. The version 4.0 brings full support for iOS 8 and larger screens on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

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Snapchat now alerts users about third party apps automatically

In a bid to boost user privacy even further, Snapchat is undertaking a new measure. The ephemeral messaging service will now start issuing warnings to users on such apps and asking them to change their passwords to protect their privacy.

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