Google VR180 Creator desktop application for Mac and Linux released

Google VR180

VR180 camera lets you record and creates three-dimensional, immersive photos and videos and now to make it even easier for you to create and edit high-quality VR videos, Google is launching VR180 Creator on Mac and Linux. This application lets you edit VR180 footage with existing VR video tools.   Continue reading “Google VR180 Creator desktop application for Mac and Linux released”

Gmail for iOS gets AI powered high-priority notifications

Gmail

Google today is rolling out a new update to its Gmail app for iOS. This new update brings changes to the way the app pushes out notifications. When you receive important emails in your Gmail inbox, the app identifies which mail will need your attention.  Continue reading “Gmail for iOS gets AI powered high-priority notifications”

Snapchat finally opens its platform to developers with Snap Kit

Snapchat today has finally announced Snap Kit; the company’s developer kit which lets developers build products that integrate within Snapchat features. It is the company’s first big foray into working with outside developers. Continue reading “Snapchat finally opens its platform to developers with Snap Kit”

Instagram will no longer notify about screenshot alerts for stories

Back in February Instagram started testing screenshot alerts for stories and months after its functioning, the company seems to have put an end to it. Instagram has confirmed the same by saying that it is no longer testing a feature that would let people see when someone took a screenshot of their story. Continue reading “Instagram will no longer notify about screenshot alerts for stories”

Twitter for Android and iOS updated with improved Moments format, organised Explore tab, and more

Twitter logo

Twitter today is rolling out major changes to its platform to make it easier to find and follow the big events and stories you care about in your timeline, notifications, and Explore. It is also rolling out a new look and feel for Moments showing everything you’d want to see. Continue reading “Twitter for Android and iOS updated with improved Moments format, organised Explore tab, and more”

Apple Books app previewed ahead of roll out later this year along with iOS 12, replaces iBooks

Last week at the WWDC 2018, Apple introduced Apple Books app, and said that it has been redesigned to make it easier to discover and enjoy books and audio books. Today the company has previewed the new features of the app. Continue reading “Apple Books app previewed ahead of roll out later this year along with iOS 12, replaces iBooks”

Instagram now lets you shop directly from Stories

Instagram

Instagram today has announced that it is expanding shopping ability beyond Feed to Instagram Stories. On Instagram Stories, when you see a sticker with a shopping bag icon, you can now tap on it to see more details about that product. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you shop directly from Stories”

Android Messages V3.3 hints at GIF search, favourited stickers, search filters, fight text spam and more

Android Messages

Android Messages seems to have picked up a new version over the weekend and like before, there aren’t any noticeable visual changes, but there are things going on behind hinting the preparation of new features. Some of the Gif search and  Sticker related features of Allo might be coming to Android Messages. Continue reading “Android Messages V3.3 hints at GIF search, favourited stickers, search filters, fight text spam and more”

Snapchat introduces ads for Snappables AR games, brings the ability to delete sent messages

Snapchat Snappable

Two months after introducing the Snappables; its social AR offering the company is now working with companies to create and sell branded versions of Snappables games and the new offering is part its effort to make it easier for advertisers to purchase AR ads. Continue reading “Snapchat introduces ads for Snappables AR games, brings the ability to delete sent messages”

Facebook launches new standalone ‘Memories’ page

Facebook Memories

Facebook today announced that it is launching new standalone ‘Memories’ page to easily access the moments you’ve shared with family and friends, including posts and photos, friends you’ve made, and major life events. The company says that more than 90 million users use On This Day. Continue reading “Facebook launches new standalone ‘Memories’ page”

Apple Music update with ‘Coming Soon’ section, album launch dates, and new artist profiles rolling out

Apple Music

Apple Music is getting a new update and it includes a series of new features including the new section called “Coming Soon,” which allows subscribers to check out new albums that are about to be released. It is also listing the album launch dates as well. Continue reading “Apple Music update with ‘Coming Soon’ section, album launch dates, and new artist profiles rolling out”

Yahoo Messenger will shut down on July 17 after 20 years

Yahoo Messenger

Oath Inc today announced that it is shutting down Yahoo Messenger on July 17th and until then you continue to use the service normally. Yahoo Messenger is one of the first instant messaging apps on the market. The company says your Yahoo ID remains intact for other services like Mail and fantasy sports. Continue reading “Yahoo Messenger will shut down on July 17 after 20 years”

Instagram update brings mention Sharing to Photos, Videos in Stories

Instagram

Instagram today has announced the rollout of @mention Sharing, with this feature when someone mentions you in their story, you’ll be able to share that photo or video into your own story.  Continue reading “Instagram update brings mention Sharing to Photos, Videos in Stories”

Facebook alerts 14 million users about privacy bug that changed status of composer to public

Facebook

Facebook today has announced that it recently had found a bug that automatically suggested posting publicly when some people were creating their Facebook posts. The company also mentioned that it is letting the 14 million people affected know about the bug and is asking them to review any posts they made during that time. Continue reading “Facebook alerts 14 million users about privacy bug that changed status of composer to public”

Instagram said to introduce Snapchat Discover-like 4K video hub on June 20

Instagram new logo

It was reported yesterday that Instagram is working on bringing long-length videos and now according to close sources to Techcrunch, the company will offer a dedicated space featuring scripted shows, music videos and more in vertically oriented, full-screen, high-def 4K resolution.  Continue reading “Instagram said to introduce Snapchat Discover-like 4K video hub on June 20”