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Facebook to launch Libra cryptocurrency in 2020

Facebook just announced its plans to launch Libra, a new global currency powered by blockchain technology in 2020. It will be available as a standalone app and also support payments in Messenger and WhatsApp. Facebook subsidiary Calibra digital wallet will let you send Libra to others using an app instantly. It will eventually introduce several services such as paying bills instantly, scan a code to buy things and use it to pay for local public transit.

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Facebook’s new Study program will pay you in exchange for your data: Everything you need to know

When it comes to business, good and thorough market research helps the company to build a sustainable business. According to the recent development, Facebook is relaunching its paid market research program called “Study” exclusive to the Android platform at present. Continue reading “Facebook’s new Study program will pay you in exchange for your data: Everything you need to know”

Google rolls out dynamic email in Gmail to make it more useful and interactive [Update: Available for all users from July 2]

Update: June 12, 2019 — Google has announced that Dynamic email in Gmail will be available for everyone and will be on by default for all domains.

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Netflix is testing Instagram-like ‘Extras’ feed for photos and videos

Video on demand service Netflix introduced new additions like weekly subscription plans, high-quality audio for TV viewers and more. Now, new reports suggest that Netflix has started testing a dedicated ‘Extras’ feed that will aggregate photos, trailers, photos, and alerts for upcoming shows in an Instagram-like fashion.

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Spotify on PlayStation Music expands to more countries including India

Sony collaborated with Spotify for the PlayStation Music service in 2015 and later it was launched on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Now the company is expanding the music service to many countries including India.

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Instagram launches data-saving feature for Android

Facebook-owned Instagram got new changes and features through recent updates. The company recently rolled out a redesigned camera UI, new stickers, shopping in stories and more. In similar lines, Instagram has started rolling out a new data-saving feature to its platform and will be initially available for Android users.

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Facebook said to launch its ‘GlobalCoin’ cryptocurrency in 2020

According to fresh reports, Facebook is said to launch its cryptocurrency in 12 countries next year. It has been referred to internally as ‘GlobalCoin’, and the company plans to start testing its cryptocurrency by end of this year finally set up a digital payments system in the first quarter of 2020.

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Instagram adds support for landscape video on IGTV

Facebook-owned Instagram, last year, launched IGTV standalone application for watching long-form, vertical video from your favorite Instagram creators within the Instagram app. Now, Instagram is bringing changes to IGTV as it adds support for landscape videos alongside vertical videos.

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Tor Browser (stable) released for Android

Tor Browser, official mobile browser supported by the Tor Project has finally hit stable version, after months of alpha testing since September. This browser offers private browsing and protects you from tracking, surveillance, and censorship. Continue reading “Tor Browser (stable) released for Android”

WhatsApp said to be working on option to share Status to Facebook Story and QR Code feature

Instagram already has an option to automatically share story to your Facebook story. Now WhatsApp is said to be testing “Add to Facebook Story” feature to share WhatsApp Status with images, videos, GIFs and text to Facebook Story. Unlike Instagram, this is not automatic, and has to be shared manually.

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FMS19: WhatsApp Status to get Ads in 2020, Richer messaging format for WhatsApp for Businesses and more

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been getting new features recently like new privacy settings, Business catalog, Checkpoint TipLine and more. Now, at the ongoing Facebook Marketing Summit (FMS) 2019, Facebook has announced that WhatsApp will be getting Status Ads in 2020 and will bring changes to Business and product catalog.

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Instagram update brings new design and adds stories to Explore tab

Instagram has been making changes and adding new features recently and now the company has announced changes to the Explore tab. In the new update, Instagram is introducing a new design to the Explore tab and also adds Stories to the Explore tab.

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Spotify Lite beta app built for low-end Android smartphones now available in India

Swedish music streaming platform Spotify launched its service in India earlier this year. It offers a premium subscription as well as free shuffle play that lets you play any artist, album, or playlist in shuffle mode. Expanding its service, today, Spotify has launched Spotify Lite beta app in India that is built for low-end Android smartphones.

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