Earlier this month, Apple and Google announced the best apps for 2019. Similarly now, App Annie has released the top apps and games of this decade categorizing it by all-time downloads and all-time consumer spend.
Category: apps
Android Messages gets Verified SMS in India, real time Spam Protection rolling out in the US
Google is rolling out a new feature called Verified SMS that ensures users can confirm the true identity of the business that’s texting them. This feature will better protect users from possible phishing scams received via SMS. Along with this Google is also rolling out better Spam protection for Messages.
Google Chrome gets better password and real time phishing protection
Google has rolled out an update to the Chrome browser that includes more secure password protection in the case of a data breach, real time phishing protection, predictive phishing protection and small UI tweaks to make it easier to see what used account is being used.
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Pixel feature drop brings more photo controls, easier Duo calls, automatic call screening and more to the Pixel 4
Google is releasing a bunch of new features and updates to Pixel users with the Pixel feature drops via software updates. The first feature drop will include updates to Google Photos, Duo, Call Screen, improved memory management and more. Google promises it will continue improving the experience on Pixel phones with more Feature drops in the future.
Google Maps incognito mode rolls out for iOS, Timeline Bulk delete coming to Android next month
Recently, Google Maps enabled incognito mode for Android which stoped searches or places you navigate to within Maps from being saved to your Google Account. Google is now rolling out this feature for iOS user and will soon roll out bulk delete options of your Timeline for Android by next month.
Apple updates Clips to include Memoji, Animoji, new stickers and more
With a new update, Apple’s free video creation app called Clips now features the ability to include Memoji, Animoji, new stickers and more in your videos. iPhone and iPad users can add animated stickers and emoji that can now follow the movements of a user’s face for fun selfie videos using the front-facing camera.
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Twitter is testing Reddit-like conversation layout for replies
Twitter is experimenting with new ways to display conversations on its platform, trying out Reddit style flows to replies to a Tweet. First seen on Twttr, the prototype app for Twitter.com, it makes use of threaded replies that give a message board type of feel, connecting replies to the original tweeter.
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Twitter pauses inactive account deletion after strong feedback from users
Just yesterday, Twitter had reported that they will be removing inactive accounts from its site for users who haven’t logged in more than 6 months. But after receiving a ton of feedback from the user base in regards to user accounts of those who are dead, Twitter has decided to pause the inactive account removal process.
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WhatsApp brings Call waiting, new chat design and updated Braille keyboard for iPhone users
iPhone users will now receive new updates for WhatsApp, bringing welcome features like call waiting, a redesigned chat screen and improvements to the Braille Keyboard. The update comes directly to the stable version of WhatsApp along with the group privacy features that were released earlier this month.
Twitter to remove user accounts that have been inactive for more than 6 months
Twitter has reported that they will be removing inactive accounts on its site if the user does not sign in to their account by December 11th. Users who haven’t signed into their accounts for more than 6 months will receive an email from Twitter with information about this decision.
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Facebook Viewpoint market research app pays users to answer surveys
Facebook is getting into the market research space with a new app called Facebook Viewpoints. The app will reward people for participating in surveys, tasks and research. Facebook claims the data collected from these methods will be used to improve products like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Portal and Oculus, and to benefit the broader community.
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WhatsApp partners with Startup India for Ad Credit Challenge, invests $250000 into the Indian Startup Community
Earlier this year, WhatsApp partnered with The Indian School of Public Policy for a privacy education program. Similarly now, WhatsApp has partnered with Startup India to launch Ad Credit Challenge and the company has invested US $2,50,000 (Rs. 1,79,23,230 approx.) into the Indian Startup Community.
Paytm raises $1 Billion in new financing round, will invest Rs. 10000 Crore over the next 3 years
Through a new financing round, the Noida-headquartered firm, Paytm has raised $1 Billion in its latest equity fundraise, named Series G funding. The company, now valued at $16 Billion, had its funding led by U.S. asset manager T Rowe Price with existing investors Ant Financials (contributed $400 million), SoftBank Vision Fund (contributed $200 million), and Discovery Capital also participating in the round.
Snapchat’s new Time Machine filter lets you change your appearance in real time
Snapchat has been introducing new features lately like Multi Snap, Portrait Mode, refreshed UI, new filters, and more. On similar lines, Snapchat has just introduced its new ‘Time Machine’ filter that lets you look older/younger in real-time.
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