Apple introduced Siri Shortcuts app back at the WWDC during iOS 12 presentations, and today the company has finally released the app in beta for devices running iOS 12. However, the shortcuts beta is handled through TestFlight, with Request option that is available after logging in to the Developer Center. Continue reading “Apple releases Siri shortcuts beta app for iOS 12”
At the Google I/O 2018 event the company introduced the Duplex Assistant AI-based phone call technology. The feature uses Assistant to make phone calls and book appointments for users when asked. Then again, Google’s Chrome team has officially renamed the experimental ‘Chrome Home’ interface to ‘Chrome Duplex.’ To avoid any confusion, the company is now renaming Chrome Duplex to Chrome Duet. Continue reading “Google renames Chrome Duplex to ‘Duet’ to avoid confusion over Duplex phone-call”
To tackle social science and misinformation, WhatsApp is commissioning a competitive set of awards to researchers interested in exploring issues that are related to misinformation on WhatsApp. The company said that it would welcome any proposals related to social science or discipline. Continue reading “WhatsApp launches Research Awards to tackle social science and misinformation”
Android P Developer Preview 4 is out and it comes with smaller app updates, and Google Camera is one of them. However, it doesn’t seem to have any live changes, it does have hints of many new features to come, including the much-anticipated RAW support, corrections to wide-angle distortion, multi-channel audio and more. Continue reading “Google Camera v5.3 hints at RAW support, corrections to wide-angle distortion, multi-channel audio and more”
Instagram today has announced that it is rolling out “You’re All Caught Up” news feed algorithm message. It started testing the feature back in May. Users will start noticing the new message when they have seen every post from the last two days. This move comes after collecting feedback from users as the current arrangement is making it difficult to keep track of seen posts. Continue reading “Instagram finally starts rolling out ‘You’re All Caught Up’ feature”
Google’s stock keyboard Gboard is said to be testing a new smart replies feature that will work for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat, and more. The feature is currently in development, so might be a while before it rolls out to everyone. Continue reading “Gboard testing smart replies for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat and more”
Amazon today has launched a new category of Alexa skills that are specifically for children under 13 years of age in India. These skills will bring back experiences and characters from renowned Indian and global brands such as Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, ChuChu TV, PAC-MAN, Hungama, Appu Series, Videogyan, HooplaKidz, Playablo, Moshi Twilight, and Bob the Train. These skills can be accessed on all Amazon Echo devices as well as from Alexa app for smartphones. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa gets kid-focused skills in India”
The craze for Lite/ trimmed down apps these days is racing ahead, and now it is Spotify whose Lite app has made its way to Play Store. However, the implementation isn’t exactly the greatest, and it is missing a lot of crucial features from the main. Continue reading “Spotify Lite with basic functionality released for Android”
Instagram- the Facebook-owned company now has added the ability to ask questions in its Stories after rolling out the option to add soundtracks to your Stories. The feature is dubbed “ask a question,” and has started rolling out at least for Android users, but not for all though.
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Instagram today is introducing music in Stories. Now you can add a soundtrack to your story that you feel fits perfectly at any moment. The company says that Instagram Stories is now used by 400 million every day. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you add sound tracks to your Stories”
Telegram is receiving a new update bringing the version number to 4.8.3 for iOS and 4.8.10 for Android, and this brings several nifty features and improvements. Continue reading “Telegram update brings replace media, vCards sharing, mark as unread, 2X voice messages, and more”
YouTube TV introduced a picture-in-picture mode with Android 8.0 Oreo back in November and has also extended to its Premium and Music services. The videos are minimised to a corner to let you keep watching while browsing around other apps. However, it now seems to be rolling out to non-paying YouTube users. Continue reading “YouTube picture-in-picture will be available to all Android users”
Amazon today announced the launch of Fire TV Stick, Kindle and Echo on Prime Now, an app-only ultrafast delivery service available to Prime members in Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad. Amazon will offer a limited time introductory discount of 15% on Amazon devices purchased on the Prime Now app. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Now delivers Fire TV Stick, Kindle and Echo within 2 hours in select cities in India”
Google as a part of the Well-being initiative today is introducing a new out of office option and customizable working hours to Google Calendar. When you are about to create an event on the web, simply select the “Out of office” Calendar entry. The Out of office object will have a different look on the Calendar grid, signaling to others that you’re unavailable. Continue reading “Google Calendar gets new ‘Out of Office mode’ and ability to restrict your working hours”
