Microsoft integrates AI Translator within Swiftkey for Android for real-time translations

Swiftkey Translator

Microsoft today announced that it is integrating its Translator within Swiftkey keyboard for Android. The Translator uses artificial intelligence to provide translations for more than 60 languages. Continue reading “Microsoft integrates AI Translator within Swiftkey for Android for real-time translations”

Oculus Quest standalone VR headset announced at $399; Rift Core 2.0 update to roll out from October

Oculus Quest

Oculus today has announced its new headset; the Oculus Quest which is its first all-in-one VR gaming system. It offers six degrees of freedom and Touch controllers. The company has lined up around 50 titles for launch including games like Robo Recall, The Climb, and Moss. It also unveiled the Oculus Insight that powers inside-out tracking, Guardian, and Touch controller tracking. Continue reading “Oculus Quest standalone VR headset announced at $399; Rift Core 2.0 update to roll out from October”

Facebook Stories and Messenger Stories hit 300 million users, introduces ‘Stories Ads’

Facebook Stories

Facebook today announced that Facebook Stories ads available to all advertisers around the world. The company says according to Ipsos survey of stories users commissioned by Facebook IQ, 68% of people say they use stories on at least three apps regularly, and 63% plan to use stories more in the future.

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Vivaldi browser 2.0 with refreshed UI, tab management and more released

Vivaldi 2.0

Vivaldi today has launched a new version of its browser; Vivaldi 2.0 with features like customizable sleek user interface, private and secure syncing across computers, tools for smart browsing, revamped theming, and more.  Continue reading “Vivaldi browser 2.0 with refreshed UI, tab management and more released”

ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more

ARCore

Google’s ARCore is getting a new update that brings support for more phones and tablets including the likes of Galaxy Note9, OnePlus 6T, and ROG Phone, and the Sony Xperia X. The list of supported devices is compiled from the device profiles included within the ARCore APK. Continue reading “ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more”

Android Messages app update brings advanced search features

Android Messages

Google is rolling out a new search overhaul to ‘Android Messages.’ Now you can find more of the content shared in your conversations in Android Messages, by simply searching by contact or type of content.

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Snapchat testing option to purchase products on Amazon right from Snapchat camera

Snapchat

Snap.Inc today announced that beginning this week, it will be testing new ways to search for products on Amazon right from the Snapchat camera. It also said that it will be rolling it out slowly and hence it is making this announcement ahead of the release. Continue reading “Snapchat testing option to purchase products on Amazon right from Snapchat camera”

Instagram denies testing ‘regram’ feature

Instagram new logo

Instagram might have just confirmed that Regramming; the ability to instantly repost someone else’s feed post to your followers is “not happening.” This comes after the company is rumored to be testing the feature a while back and this is a good move by Instagram. Continue reading “Instagram denies testing ‘regram’ feature”

Google might be testing Color Pop, manual bokeh effects in Google Photos

Google Photos

Google might be testing new Color Pop, along with manual bokeh effects.  as some users are reporting to have gotten the new editing tools The Color Pop keeps the focus of the photo in color and desaturates the rest of the shot. The manual bokeh lets you do something similar by blurring the background instead of desaturated. Continue reading “Google might be testing Color Pop, manual bokeh effects in Google Photos”

Facebook ‘Portal’ video chat device said to launch next week

Facebook F8

Facebook said to be finally planning on launching Video chat device for home next week. It will function similarly to an Amazon Echo show with social features and will come in two screen sizes. This is the same device that Facebook initially planned to launch at its annual F8 developer conference in May but delayed due to anti-trust. Continue reading “Facebook ‘Portal’ video chat device said to launch next week”

Instagram now lets you send GIFs in Direct messages

Instagram Gif

Instagram has introduced a new feature which will let you message your friends with GIFs in Instagram Direct. You can tap the new GIF button in the composer bar to open a library of the latest trending GIFs powered by GIPHY. Swipe through to see what’s currently trending or search using keywords or phrases to find the perfect GIF to send.  Continue reading “Instagram now lets you send GIFs in Direct messages”

Now you can send replies while watching Twitter videos in full screen

Twitter today has made a little change to its video section; next time when you’re watching a full video size, you don’t have to tap out to reply. Prior to this change, users had to tap out to reply. Twitter finally has fixed it.  Continue reading “Now you can send replies while watching Twitter videos in full screen”

Google Keep for Android silently renamed to ‘Keep Notes’

Google Keep Notes

Google has silently renamed its ‘Google Keep’ to “Keep Notes.” with the V5.0.371.03 that started rolling out on Monday. This tiny rebrand is visible on the home screen icon, launcher, and Android’s App Info page in system settings. However, the Google web app page still refers to the service as Google Keep, and the Play Store listing is yet to be updated. Continue reading “Google Keep for Android silently renamed to ‘Keep Notes’”

Apple Music for Android gets support for Android Auto, lyric search, redesigned artist pages and more

Apple Music for Android is getting a new update today which brings support for Android Auto, lyric search, redesigned artist pages, and more. These features were tested in private Apple Music beta last month. Continue reading “Apple Music for Android gets support for Android Auto, lyric search, redesigned artist pages and more”

After WhatsApp, YouTube finally arrives for JioPhone

Reliance Jio today announced that YouTube app is finally available on JioStore, meaning it will be available to install on JioPhone 2 and JioPhone 1. The app has been built specially for Jio KaiOS, a web-based operating system designed for JioPhone so that its users get the best experience. Continue reading “After WhatsApp, YouTube finally arrives for JioPhone”