Instagram rolls out Stories for the mobile web

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Instagram Stories are now coming to the web. The Facebook owned photo and video sharing site will now let you post Stories from mobile web and desktop. Prior to this, you could upload stories only via Instagram’s mobile apps. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Stories for the mobile web”

Gboard for Android gets stickers and Bitmoji support

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Earlier this month, Gboard for Android beta added support for stickers and Bitmoji. Now, Google has officially rolled out stickers and Bitmoji for Gboard app on Android in the latest update. Continue reading “Gboard for Android gets stickers and Bitmoji support”

YouTube gets new logo, Material Design UI for desktop and new look for mobile apps

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YouTube has rolled out a major overhaul and new features for its mobile and desktop app. The move comes from Google owned video sharing site to offer a more consistent look across desktop and mobile.   Continue reading “YouTube gets new logo, Material Design UI for desktop and new look for mobile apps”

Instagram now lets you post multiple photos in landscape and portrait mode

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Instagram will now allow you to post photo albums in landscape and portrait mode. Prior to the update, the app only allowed you to upload multiple photos as square images. This restricted users to crop photos into squares.
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Uber debuts in-app chat and multi-destination feature in India

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Uber has announced a phased roll out of two new features – in-app chat and multi-destinations to its app in India. The in-app chat feature aims to help riders and driver partners get in touch with one another to get in touch to find the exact location right inside the Uber app. Continue reading “Uber debuts in-app chat and multi-destination feature in India”

Facebook tipped to be working on ‘Aloha’ video chat device

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Earlier this month, Facebook was rumored to be working on a video chat device with touchscreen. Now, a new report from Business Insider corroborates the rumor saying the video chat device from the social network is code named as Aloha. Continue reading “Facebook tipped to be working on ‘Aloha’ video chat device”

Uber integrates UPI payments in India. Here’s how it works

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Uber has officially launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) integration in India in partnership with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and banking partners Axis Bank and HDFC Bank. The ride hailing service had rolled out UPI for some users in the country last month. Continue reading “Uber integrates UPI payments in India. Here’s how it works”

Ola, Google team up to bring Ola Outstation cabs to Google Maps

ola mapsOla and Google have partnered to bring Ola Outstation service to Google Maps. Users will now see an inter-city Ola cab ride options directly within Google Maps. Continue reading “Ola, Google team up to bring Ola Outstation cabs to Google Maps”

WhatsApp gets Facebook-like colorful text-based Status updates

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After testing Facebook-like color text status feature, WhatsApp today officially started rolling out the feature that lets you to customize text statuses by choosing a specific font and background color, or include links. Continue reading “WhatsApp gets Facebook-like colorful text-based Status updates”

Instagram introduces new ways to reply to direct messages with photos and videos

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Instagram has updated its apps with a new feature that lets you have fun with the way you reply to a direct message. You can reply to direct messages using photos and videos.

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Google is testing new Search Lite app for regions with poor internet connection

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Google is testing a lighter version of its Search app that is aimed at users in regions that have slow or poor internet connection. The app was recently spotted in an ad on Facebook in Indonesia, inviting users to test it out.

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Google adds Q&A feature to Google Maps and search

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Google has added a new Question and Answers section to Google Maps for Android and mobile Search. You can ask questions regarding locations, get the answers you need and even answer other people’s questions about places. Continue reading “Google adds Q&A feature to Google Maps and search”