Xiaomi Mint lightweight browser with data saver, 10MB size released for Android

Xiaomi Mint Browser

Xiaomi’s App team has launched a new web browser ‘Mint Browser’ for Android which comes in at just 10MB size. It focuses on privacy and security. The company brags that it comes with breakneck launch speed that brings you online faster than ever before.  Continue reading “Xiaomi Mint lightweight browser with data saver, 10MB size released for Android”

Snapchat launches Tik Tok-like Challenges Lens

Snapchat Challenges

Snapchat has launched a new feature to its app called Lens Challenges, which allows users around the world to take part in challenges with other users. Participants of this feature can create and send “Snaps” that use a lens tied to a song, dance, holiday, event.  Continue reading “Snapchat launches Tik Tok-like Challenges Lens”

Google Gboard now supports 500 languages in two years since launch

Gboard

Google has announced that two years after the launch, Gboard virtual keyboard now includes support for 500 languages on Android. This according to Google means that more than 90% of the world can now type in their first language with Gboard.  Continue reading “Google Gboard now supports 500 languages in two years since launch”

Twitter for iOS now lets you switch timeline between latest and top Tweets, coming to Android soon

Twitter iOS

After testing it for a while, Twitter is finally rolling out the ability to switch between the latest and top Tweets on iOS. When enabled, this will bring the latest Tweets to the top in you want to know what’s been happening. Twitter says that, over time, the company will learn your behavior. If you regularly switch to the latest tweets, Twitter will by default show them to you. Continue reading “Twitter for iOS now lets you switch timeline between latest and top Tweets, coming to Android soon”

Instagram gets sticker for music recommendations, interactive countdown sticker and more

Instagram has announced that starting today; you’ll see new ways to interact with your friends and form a deeper connection with the people you follow on Instagram. You can now use the questions sticker for music recommendations in Stories. You’ll also see a new interactive sticker in Stories that lets you count down to exciting moments together. Continue reading “Instagram gets sticker for music recommendations, interactive countdown sticker and more”

Facebook Messenger gets native support for Boomerang videos, new selfie mode, AR stickers and more

Facebook Messenger

Facebook has added a hot of new features for its Messenger app including native support for looping Boomerang videos, there’s also a Selfie mode that automatically blurs out the background, and an augmented reality feature that lets you place Messenger’s stickers in your photos and videos. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger gets native support for Boomerang videos, new selfie mode, AR stickers and more”

PUBG Mobile 0.10 update released for Android and iOS; Vikendi snow map, Snowmobile vehicle and more coming soon

After being announced earlier this month, PUBG Mobile is getting a new update bringing the version to 0.10. It brings new Vikendi snow map, Snowmobile vehicle and more. There’s the new snowball Fight added to Vikendi’s Spawn Island. Continue reading “PUBG Mobile 0.10 update released for Android and iOS; Vikendi snow map, Snowmobile vehicle and more coming soon”

Instagram now lets you add friends to an ongoing video chat in Direct

Instagram Video Chat

Instagram Direct has the ability to video chat with your friends and family. Today the company is bringing the ability to add people to an ongoing video chat in Direct. Just swipe up while you’re chatting to add more friends while keeping the conversation going. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you add friends to an ongoing video chat in Direct”

Google Maps for Android gets auto-rickshaw as public transport mode in India starting from Delhi

Google_Maps

Google has announced that starting today, commuters in Delhi will be able to see a new public transport mode; auto rickshaw in Google Maps. By selecting this mode of transport, commuters will be able to view suggested routes for the ride as well as the estimated auto-rickshaw fares. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android gets auto-rickshaw as public transport mode in India starting from Delhi”

Cydia app store for Jailbroken iPhones shuts down purchasing

Cydia Store

Cydia creator Jay Saurik has made an official confirmation regarding the demise of the jailbreaking community’s main app store. Cydia was able to support a small team devoted to upkeep the platform, but the time has long passed as Cydia has made next to nothing for Saurik. Continue reading “Cydia app store for Jailbroken iPhones shuts down purchasing”

Apple Music integration on Amazon Echo speakers finally goes live

Apple Music Alexa

After announcing Apple Music support on Amazon Echo speakers, the update is now rolling out in the US through the Alexa app on iOS and Android a few days ahead of schedule. You can now connect your Apple Music account with Echo speakers through the Alexa app and use Apple’s music streaming service with Alexa voice control. Continue reading “Apple Music integration on Amazon Echo speakers finally goes live”

Microsoft Hummingbird AI-powered news App for Android released

Microsoft Hummingbird

Microsoft has released Hummingbird, an AI-powered News app for Android which currently is only available in the USA.  The app offers login in through Microsoft or LinkedIn accounts, but you can go ahead by skipping. The main home screen offers various topics for you to chose from. Continue reading “Microsoft Hummingbird AI-powered news App for Android released”

Instagram said to be testing ‘Creator Accounts’ with DM Filters, growth insights and much more

Instagram is said to be testing new creator-specific accounts that will give users specialized tools. The “creator account” is meant for the traditional talent, digital influencers, and artists on the platform. These tools include growth insights such as data around follows and unfollows; direct messaging tools that allow users to filter notes from. Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing ‘Creator Accounts’ with DM Filters, growth insights and much more”

Google Photos no longer offers unlimited storage for unsupported videos

Google Photos

Google, until now allowed free photo and videos to be uploaded to Photos services as long as they are compressed. However, the company is changing it now, as of December 6th, videos in unsupported formats are no longer included in the free storage.  Continue reading “Google Photos no longer offers unlimited storage for unsupported videos”

Google app for iOS finally gets Google Lens visual search

Google Lens

Google Lens visual search feature is finally rolling out to the Google app for iOS. Google Lens for iOS landed through Google Photos app. The new visual implementation in the Google app features a live viewfinder instead of adding a photo from camera rolls or snap a picture.  Continue reading “Google app for iOS finally gets Google Lens visual search”