Facebook has acquired a startup dubbed as Source3 that uses technology to identify videos and other content that has been shared on the internet without permission. The news was first reported by Recode and later confirmed by Source3.
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Microsoft is not killing Paint. The company had announced yesterday that the popular drawing tool is being “deprecated” with the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. However, following huge backlash and rage online from users across the globe, Microsoft has decided not to kill the app. Continue reading “Microsoft confirms Paint is not dead, will be available as free download from Windows Store”
Paytm has appointed Kiran Vasireddy chief operating officer (COO) of its payments business. Kiran was working as senior vice-president at Paytm’s parent firm One97 Communications Ltd since March 2014.
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Telegram has received a new update that allows users to send disappearing photos and videos. The update which bumps the app to version 4.2 will let users set a self-destruct timer for any photos and videos shared in private chats. In addition, the app also gets some new photo editing tools.
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It looks like Facebook is exploring modular smartphones. The social network has filed a patent at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a “modular electromechanical device” that would allow users to easily swap existing components. This development was first spotted by Business Insider. Continue reading “Facebook’s new patents suggests a modular smartphone is in the works”
Apple had launched Clips video creation app for iPhone and iPad earlier in March. Now, the company has updated the app with addition of classic Disney and Pixar characters. The update which bumps the app to version 1.1 also features animated overlays of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
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Google has finally launched Motion Still app for Android. Introduced for iOS last year, the app uses video stabilization technology to freeze the background into a still photo or create sweeping cinematic pans to remove shakiness for creating smooth GIFs. You can simply tap the camera button that will automatically capture a three-second clip as a looping GIF. Continue reading “Google Motion Stills GIF-making app launched for Android”
Google had announced the Play Protect feature security at this year’s I/O conference. Now, the company has started rolling out the feature to all Android devices. Play Protect automatically scans the phone in the background to check if there are any malicious apps. Continue reading “Google starts rolling out Play Protect to all Android devices”
Truecaller has updated its Android app with couple of new features. The latest update which bumps the app to version 8.21 adds a new spam tab and new themes.
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WhatsApp will soon get a picture-in-picture mode for video calling for Android O, according to WABetaInfo. It will be available for WhatsApp beta Android version 2.17.265. Continue reading “WhatsApp to soon get PiP video call support for Android O”
In a bid to bolster its effort in India, LinkedIn has launched LinkedIn Lite mobile app for Android. The largest professional network had launched LinkedIn Lite mobile website in September last year. Weighing less than 1MB, the app has been made in India will be expanded to over 60 countries in coming weeks and months. . Continue reading “LinkedIn launches LinkedIn Lite Android app in India”
Google is introducing a news feed that will comprise of personalized articles, videos and other content. The feed will appear underneath the search box. Continue reading “Google rolls out personalized news feed for mobile app”
Tinder has updated its app which puts your photos front and center. Profile photos on Tinder will now take up more space as they are extend to the edges of the screen. The update also offers cleaner app that focuses on easier navigation. Continue reading “Tinder revamps app with larger photos and cleaner design”
Adobe has released a major update for its Lightroom Mobile app for iOS and the Android app has been redesigned from the ground up offering faster, more efficient experience. “Every screen has been redesigned with the goal of ensuring a natural, native Android experience while providing the highest quality, professional-grade mobile photo editing app ever,” said the company. Continue reading “Adobe Lightroom for iOS gets support for 3D Touch, Apple Pencil, Android app gets native design”
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched an official app for Aadhaar cardholders. Dubbed as mAdhaar, the app is currently available for Android.
