Google AR Stickers and ARCore now available for Pixel devices

Google ARCore

While Google’s ambitious project Tango might have seen just two consumer products, the company has shown the AR technology on Pixel devices without tango. The AR stickers for a while have been in development since its launch with no timeline for final release. However, the day has finally come, and they are now rolling to Pixel devices.  Continue reading “Google AR Stickers and ARCore now available for Pixel devices”

Google Maps v9.68 brings refined indoor maps, to get intelligent out of range warnings and more

Google maps

Google Maps has been updated to v9.68 bringing many new additions and changes to one of the many Google apps that we use daily. The update brings new refined indoor maps that is placed in a prominent and more accessible place, it also prepares for intelligent out of range warnings, directions to similar routes and many more. Continue reading “Google Maps v9.68 brings refined indoor maps, to get intelligent out of range warnings and more”

VLC media player for iOS optimized for iPhone X, gets support for 4K HEVC Videos

VLC iPhone X

Popular video player app VLC Media player is now optimized for the iPhone X, and it also brings support for 4K videos formatted in HEVC. Since the iPhone X launch, many app developers have started rolling out updates that are optimized for a better user interface on the 5.8-inch iPhone X OLED display.  Continue reading “VLC media player for iOS optimized for iPhone X, gets support for 4K HEVC Videos”

Facebook Messenger Instant Games get live streaming and video chat support

Livestreaming

Facebook Messenger games complete one year and to celebrate the occasion, the company is introducing new games and new features. The platform currently has over 70 games from more than 100 developers which are available worldwide. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger Instant Games get live streaming and video chat support”

Instagram testing standalone messaging app ‘Direct’ that replaces current inbox

Direct_app

Facebook seems to be following the same route it did with messenger as the company-owned Instagram is testing Direct; a standalone private messaging app that replaces current inbox from the core app. The Direct app interface is very similar to Snapchat as this too opens to camera. Continue reading “Instagram testing standalone messaging app ‘Direct’ that replaces current inbox”

Google shuts down Chrome apps Web Store section on Mac and Windows

Chrome Web Store

Last year Google had announced that it will shut down the Chrome Apps web Store section on Windows and Mac platforms in 2017 and it looks like the day has finally come. The company has finally shut down the section and started sending out emails to Chrome app developers about the same.  Continue reading “Google shuts down Chrome apps Web Store section on Mac and Windows”

Google Chrome 63 for Android brings new flags page, changes to Chrome home UI and more

Google Chrome 63 Beta for Android

Google has started rolling out Chrome 63 for Android after testing it in beta for over a month. The update brings new flags page, minimal U.I for web apps, and major changes to Chrome Home U.I which looks like the company is giving finishing touches for a wide-roll out.  Continue reading “Google Chrome 63 for Android brings new flags page, changes to Chrome home UI and more”

Microsoft Whiteboard Preview app for Windows 10 starts rolling out

Microsoft Whiteboard

Microsoft has started rolling out Whiteboard Preview app for Windows 10 devices. The Whiteboard app is a free-form digital canvas where people with ideas, and content can come together for creative collaboration. The app lets users draw, erase, edit thus replicating a real meeting with-a-white-board experience for distant coworkers. Continue reading “Microsoft Whiteboard Preview app for Windows 10 starts rolling out”

Instagram update brings Stories Highlights and Stories Archive

Instagram

Instagram has rolled out yet another update today which brings stories highlights and stories archive features. The highlights feature lets you save your stories automatically into a private Stories Archive so you can view later even after 24 hours. Continue reading “Instagram update brings Stories Highlights and Stories Archive”

Instagram to trigger content advisory warning for hashtags that exploit wildlife and nature

Instagram

Starting today Instagram will warn posts and hashtags that are associated with animal or nature abuse with an aim to protect Wildlife and Nature from Exploitation. People who search for a hashtag associated with harmful behavior to animals or the environment will now see the content advisory screen before letting you proceed. Continue reading “Instagram to trigger content advisory warning for hashtags that exploit wildlife and nature”

Twitter Lite for Android expands to 24 more countries

Twitter Lite for Android

Launched back in April, Twitter Lite brings features like new web experience, minimized data usage, faster loading speed on slower connections or unreliable mobile networks. The company back in September has made the app available on Google Play Store in the Philippines. Starting today, the app is now available on Google Play Store in 24 more countries. Continue reading “Twitter Lite for Android expands to 24 more countries”

Instagram testing Regram button, GIF Search for Stories and much more

Instagram logo

Instagram is secretly testing a bunch of cool new features like a native Regram button, GIF search for stories and many that will find its way to the live version in the coming weeks,according to TheNextWeb who has exclusively obtained the information about these features that Instagram is currently working on. Continue reading “Instagram testing Regram button, GIF Search for Stories and much more”

Snapchat rolls out redesigned app that separates Stories of friends from brands

Snapchat

Snapchat today has rolled out a completely redesigned app to better the user experience of an end user just as it promised. The new makeover is organized around your relationships and more personalized. The Flagship Snapchat app has always mixed photos and videos from your friends with brands and publishers. However, with the new design change, Snapchat has finally decided to split both. Continue reading “Snapchat rolls out redesigned app that separates Stories of friends from brands”

Google Datally mobile data saver app launched for Android

Datally

Google has launched Datally smart mobile data saver app for Android. The app lets you understand, control and save mobile data and it also lets you track data usage in real time. Datally also sends you personalized recommendations on saving data along with notifications of public Wi-Fi spots available nearby. Continue reading “Google Datally mobile data saver app launched for Android”

Google app v7.17 brings redesigned Assistant settings, Chrome sync, more Quartz references

Google App

Google is rolling out an update to the Google App with version number V7.17 that brings redesigned assistant settings, Chrome sync, upcoming Google Lens functionality and much more. Continue reading “Google app v7.17 brings redesigned Assistant settings, Chrome sync, more Quartz references”