Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more

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A new version of chrome has been rolled out slightly after the rollout of the Chrome 67 public release. This update brings the version to Chrome 68 and adds features like new payment handler API, adblocker Chrome redirections, changes to web app install banners, and more. Continue reading “Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more”

Instagram said to allow users to post hour long videos soon

Instagram might be planning on introducing an ability to allow users to post hour long videos soon and way off video length constraints. This would open to new possibilities and creative flexibility. This also brings Instagram closer to YouTube and its own parent company, Facebook.  Continue reading “Instagram said to allow users to post hour long videos soon”

Facebook now lets you share videos with copyrighted music; introduces new Lip Sync Live feature

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Facebook for a while has been partnering with music companies around the world with an aim to bring more music experiences to Facebook. It is also introducing a new way for people to express themselves with music in their posts, including a new feature called Lip Sync Live. Continue reading “Facebook now lets you share videos with copyrighted music; introduces new Lip Sync Live feature”

Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users

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Google rolled out Smart Replies in Android Messages last year, while the initial offering was available to selected devices as it was a server-side roll out. Now according to new reports, the test might be expanding as users have started reporting seeing the feature on their devices. Continue reading “Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users”

Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more

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Google has rolled out a new beta update to Gboard bringing the version to V7.3. While there are not many features or changes, digging deep within the APK reveals some critical changes like OCR capabilities, battery saver mode support with a dark theme, custom text and more. Continue reading “Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more”

Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store

Google Lens from the date it was announced refrained itself within the camera app and Assistant, and today Google has finally launched it as a standalone app on the PlayStore. This way you can now access Lens feature even if your phone doesn’t currently offer it. The Google Lens app offers exactly same functionality as it does anywhere else.  Continue reading “Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store”

Instagram News Feed uses machine learning to create unique feed for everyone

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Instagram ditched the reverse chronological feed for an algorithm in July 2016 and today the company has showcased a new feed ranking algorithm. The company will use machine learning to create a unique feed for everyone. Since it is focused on machine learning, even if you follow exact same accounts as someone else, your feed will be unique and depend on how you interact with those accounts. Continue reading “Instagram News Feed uses machine learning to create unique feed for everyone”

Facebook to remove ‘Trending’ topics section

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Facebook today announced that it is removing Trending section from the platform to make way for future news experiences on Facebook. It introduced trending back in 2014 in a way to help users to discover trending news and topics. Continue reading “Facebook to remove ‘Trending’ topics section”

Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact camera get Google Lens integration

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Sony today announced that Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact camera  now has Google Lens integration. ‘Google Lens’ is Google’s flagship product that understands your environment by scanning things you point at it and return relevant information. The feature is available out-of-the-box for XZ2 Premium. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact camera get Google Lens integration”

Microsoft expands family group feature to Microsoft launcher and Edge browser for Android

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We often come across content and sketchy stuff on the internet that we don’t want our kids absorbing. With the same goal, Microsoft is now rolling out new features; family group improvements to Microsoft launcher and Edge browser. The update to Microsoft launcher and Edge browser allows parents to access family controls. Continue reading “Microsoft expands family group feature to Microsoft launcher and Edge browser for Android”

Chrome 67 for Android brings horizontal tab switcher flag, AR/VR APIs, more

Google is rolling out a new update to Chrome for Android which brings the version to 67. This update will better suit developers to create virtual reality experiences and other apps. Including the standard security and bug fixes, it also includes several design tweaks, but require flags to enable.  Continue reading “Chrome 67 for Android brings horizontal tab switcher flag, AR/VR APIs, more”

Netflix for Android finally gets redesigned UI with larger controls, next episode button and more

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Netflix for Android finally brings the much-needed update with redesigned U.I with larger controls, forward video, next episode button, and more. This redesigned U.I is long overdue as the player felt a little underwhelming as opposed to great content it carries.  Continue reading “Netflix for Android finally gets redesigned UI with larger controls, next episode button and more”

5 interesting AR apps on the App Store Made in India

Last year, the Cupertino giant Apple announced the availability of ARKit to the public with the roll-out of iOS 11. In fact, the ARKit is available for anyone with an iPhone 6S or later, the iPad Pro, and the latest 9.7-inch iPad. With the help of ARKit, the iOS developers integrate the high-end augmented reality experiences either in existing apps or introduce a new app specifically for this platform. Right now let’s take a look at 5 interesting AR apps available right now for download. Continue reading “5 interesting AR apps on the App Store Made in India”

Snapchat introduces its first lens that reacts to sound

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Snapchat has quite a few interesting Lens under its kitty including its body-tracking ones that can follow you around. Today the company is rolling out yet another lens, in fact, it is the first Lens that would react to sound. It is a cute animal mask overlay for your face whose eyes move based on the sounds it hears. Continue reading “Snapchat introduces its first lens that reacts to sound”

WhatsApp for iOS gets group audio calling, beta update for Android brings ‘Select all’ chat option

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WhatsApp for iOS is getting a new group audio calls feature; this means that soon you will be able to make voice calls with your multiple contacts right from WhatsApp. The new change is apparently server-side roll out, so it might take some time for everyone to get this new feature.  Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS gets group audio calling, beta update for Android brings ‘Select all’ chat option”