Google Photos v3.13 brings motion photos search filter, photo book notifications and more

Google Photos

Google is rolling out a new update to the Photo app bringing the version number to V3.13. Unlike the recent updates, the latest version brings new features including motion photos search filter, photo book notifications, controls over promo notifications and more.  Continue reading “Google Photos v3.13 brings motion photos search filter, photo book notifications and more”

Snapchat gets Bitmoji Deluxe with new skin tones, facial features and more

Snapchat today introduced Bitmoji Deluxe feature with hundreds of new ways to customize your Bitmoji. The Bitmoji Deluxe feature includes new skin tones, hairstyles, eye and hair colors, facial features, and accessories. Continue reading “Snapchat gets Bitmoji Deluxe with new skin tones, facial features and more”

Instagram might get video calling feature soon

 

Instagram new logoInstagram is already feature-rich with stories, stickers, live, and it recently launched a standalone Direct messaging app which is under testing. Today we are seeing yet another new feature; video calling which is under testing by the internal Instagram team.  Continue reading “Instagram might get video calling feature soon”

Facebook to update news feed with more local news

Facebook Local News

Facebook recently said that it is overhauling its new feed with more posts from friends and family, and today it announced starting this week it will focus on showing more news from the local news in news feed allowing you to see topics that have a direct impact on you and your community.  Continue reading “Facebook to update news feed with more local news”

Twitter is using neural networks for smart auto-cropping of Images

Twitter

Twitter feed doesn’t show images in full on the news feed, and the company thinks that it can be challenging in rendering a consistent UI experience and the photos more often than not are framed awkwardly. Today Twitter is solving the problem by using neural networks for smart auto-cropping of Images. Continue reading “Twitter is using neural networks for smart auto-cropping of Images”

Google Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app released

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Google just launched Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app for Android. The app is designed with an aim to inspire users to share hyperlocal stories on a community platform right from your phone. Google also hopes that the app highlights the inspiring the stories that aren’t being told. Continue reading “Google Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app released”

Google Files Go gets option to open files in other apps, tablet support and more

Google FIles Go

Google Files Go that was launched back in December last year has now received a significant update bringing features like open files in other apps, SD card support and more. Files Go app basically lets you free up storage on your phone that is occupied by junk files.  Continue reading “Google Files Go gets option to open files in other apps, tablet support and more”

Google Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, blocks auto-redirect pop-ups and more

Chrome

After being in testing for quite some time, first Chrome update of 2018 is here. The Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, new APIs for developers to use and the biggest of all is that it blocks annoying auto-redirect pop-ups. Though the feature is listed as official by Google, it is still not enabled by default for some reason.  Continue reading “Google Chrome 64 for Android brings white navigation bar, blocks auto-redirect pop-ups and more”

Snapchat to soon let users share public Stories on the web

snapchat_stories_webThere were reports in December which claimed that Snapchat will soon let users share Stories outside the web through a new web player. Today the company has confirmed that the new share options will be available to users along with a new redesigned Snapchat app interface.  Continue reading “Snapchat to soon let users share public Stories on the web”

Instagram Stories gets GIF stickers from GIPHY

Instagram is rolling out new GIF stickers to Instagram Stories powered by  GIPHY. The new GIF stickers can be used to a photo or video in stories. You can explore and search the extensive collection of new GIF stickers to better express yourself.  Continue reading “Instagram Stories gets GIF stickers from GIPHY”

Wine 3.0 Windows compatibility layer launched for Android

Wine; popular windows compatibility layer which lets you run Windows-powered apps on non-windows machines like Linux or Mac is now rolling to Android as well with Wine 3.0. Wine can now be installed as an App on Android phones.  Continue reading “Wine 3.0 Windows compatibility layer launched for Android”

Gboard Go now rolling out to Android 8.1 phones with low RAM

Gboard

Google back at the Google for India event in 2017 announced the Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices along with a suite of optimized apps including Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and the new Files Go app. While the Maps Go, YouTube Go were recently rolled out, it is Gboard Go that is rolling out now. Continue reading “Gboard Go now rolling out to Android 8.1 phones with low RAM”

Ixigo trains app for iOS gets AR feature to view your coach position, station alarm and more

Ixigo AR Coach

Ixigo trains app for iOS has been updated with AR-based features that will let iPhone users locate their coach position on railway platforms accurately. AR coach position feature will allow the passengers locate their coach positions at more than 7,000 railway stations across India. Continue reading “Ixigo trains app for iOS gets AR feature to view your coach position, station alarm and more”

Paytm for business app launched, enables merchants to accept digital payments

Paytm for Business App

Paytm today has launched the Paytm for Business app making it easier for merchants and business partners to accept digital payments. Furthermore, the app also makes it simpler to track payments instantly, navigate through the previous collections and track bank settlements within the app. Continue reading “Paytm for business app launched, enables merchants to accept digital payments”

Google Gboard for iOS gets dedicated GIF-making button

Google has silently rolled out an update to its Gboard app which brings the Gif-Making button to the main screen right next to the word suggestion bar. Though this feature is available since last September, it is hidden behind the emoji button on the bottom. With this new change, accessing the button is more convenient.  Continue reading “Google Gboard for iOS gets dedicated GIF-making button”