ARCore V1.1 update hints at upcoming support for Huawei P20, Nexus 6P, Galaxy S9 and more

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After adding a bunch of new phones support and V1 release at the MWC 2018 event and announcing a range of ARCore apps last week, Google is rolling the update to ARCore app bringing its version number to V1.1 revealing its support for more devices. Continue reading “ARCore V1.1 update hints at upcoming support for Huawei P20, Nexus 6P, Galaxy S9 and more”

Google Maps gets support for 39 additional languages

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Google Maps is now getting 39 additional languages support spoken by an estimated 1.25 billion people worldwide. Google Maps currently has more than 1 billion active users and lets you discover new places, find the best driving, biking, and walking routes, and more. Continue reading “Google Maps gets support for 39 additional languages”

Apple iWork update brings the ability to draw, create books and more, gets Smart Annotation beta

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Apple at the creative education even has announced an update to its iWork suite of productivity apps; Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. This new update is aimed at making it easier to add creativity to your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on iPad. Continue reading “Apple iWork update brings the ability to draw, create books and more, gets Smart Annotation beta”

YouTube dynamic player for square and vertical videos now rolling out for Android

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YouTube’s dynamic player was available on iOS since December, and now it is rolling out to Android as well. The dynamic player will automatically adjust according to content in different aspect ratios.  Continue reading “YouTube dynamic player for square and vertical videos now rolling out for Android”

FTC confirms it is investigating Facebook over privacy violations

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Over the past few days, Facebook has been under a lot of pressure over Cambridge Analytica data misuse and today to dent it further, FTC (Federal Trade Commission) confirms that it is investigating Facebook over privacy violations. Tom Pahl, Acting Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, in a statement, confirmed that it has an open non-public investigation. Continue reading “FTC confirms it is investigating Facebook over privacy violations”

Facebook expands to prioritize more local news in news feed globally

Facebook Local News

At the start of this year, Facebook announced that it is prioritizing more local news in the news feed in the US to prioritize local news. Today the company is expanding it to people in all countries, in all languages. Continue reading “Facebook expands to prioritize more local news in news feed globally”

WhatsApp beta for Android finally brings QR Code Payments Option

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WhatsApp rolled out Payments option back in February, though it is currently under testing with limited functionality, the company is slowly refining the feature. Now the company has brought the ability to make payments using the QR Code.  Continue reading “WhatsApp beta for Android finally brings QR Code Payments Option”

Facebook clarifies Facebook Lite and Messenger call and text history logging is opt-in, can be deleted

Facebook Call and text history logging is part of an opt-in feature for people using Messenger or Facebook Lite on Android for quite some time now. However, reports started flowing in that the company has been logging people’s call and SMS (text) history without their permission. Today, the company clarified that it is an opt-in feature. Continue reading “Facebook clarifies Facebook Lite and Messenger call and text history logging is opt-in, can be deleted”

Xiaomi Mi Video App gets online content integration

Mi Video Player App

With the launch of MIUI 9 back in November, Xiaomi introduced few new apps such as Mi Video, New Mi Explorer and Mi Drop. MIUI gets updated biweekly, which includes closed beta on every Tuesday and public beta on every Friday, last Friday Xiaomi updated the Mi Video app and it gets online content integration. Users can now watch content from Hungama Play, Youtube, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Videos, Voot and other streaming services without leaving the Mi Video App. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Video App gets online content integration”

Snapchat Map Explorer will make it easier to find friends

Snap Map Explorer

Snapchat has introduced the new Maps Explore that will make it easier to find friends who are hanging out without you. Snapchat says that the Explore will update automatically when friends take a road trip, fly someplace new like visiting a landmark or attend a big festival, and more. Continue reading “Snapchat Map Explorer will make it easier to find friends”

Google Files Go finally gets smart search, Google Photos integration

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Google is finally rolling out the much-needed update to its File Go app. The update brings the ability to search for files on your phone just like you search the internet. The search will have Google’s expertise in the search including instant results, search history, autocomplete and filters. Continue reading “Google Files Go finally gets smart search, Google Photos integration”

Telegram crosses 200 million monthly active users, gets sticker search, Multi-Shot sending and more

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Telegram just announced that it has crossed 200,000,000 or 200 million monthly active users  and is also rolling out a new update to Android and iOS bringing new features like sticker search, Multi-Shot sending, connected websites, and more. Continue reading “Telegram crosses 200 million monthly active users, gets sticker search, Multi-Shot sending and more”

Instagram changes algorithm to show newer posts, testing ‘New Posts’ refresh button

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Instagram today announced that it is testing a “New Posts” button that lets you choose when you want to refresh, instead of it refreshing automatically. This change is to ensure the posts you see are timely. The ‘New Posts’ button will now take you to new posts at the top of the feed. Continue reading “Instagram changes algorithm to show newer posts, testing ‘New Posts’ refresh button”

WhatsApp reportedly working on bringing support for JioPhone powered by KaiOS

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WhatsApp is said to be working on bringing its chat application to KaiOS that is currently powering the JioPhone in India and the upcoming Nokia 8110 4G that was introduced recently. Since JioPhone is a sensation in India, companies like Google and Facebook have already bought their Assistant and Core apps for KaiOS platform. Continue reading “WhatsApp reportedly working on bringing support for JioPhone powered by KaiOS”

Facebook Messenger gets new admin privileges and joinable links

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Facebook is rolling out an update to the Messenger which brings new admin privileges, joinable links and more. With admin controls, admins can now approve new members before they join your group chat which is really helpful in large group chats with people you may not yet be connected to. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger gets new admin privileges and joinable links”