ACT Fibernet app for Android gets over 140 Live TV channels for free powered by YuppTV

ACT Fibernet already offers ‘ACT Entertainment’ Broadband Plans in Bengaluru and Hyderabad that offers Hooq TV, YUPP TV and FastFilmz with the pack along with the broadband connection at no additional cost. Last week it updated its Android app that brings support for over 140 Live TV channels at free of cost for all its users, powered by YuppTV. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet app for Android gets over 140 Live TV channels for free powered by YuppTV”

Facebook introduces Friends Day personalized Awards, Camera filters and more

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Facebook celebrated February 4th as Friends Day and it has introduced a way to show gratitude to your friends and family with a personalized Friends Awards and videos. You will now see a message from Facebook at the top of News Feed along with a small video.  Continue reading “Facebook introduces Friends Day personalized Awards, Camera filters and more”

YouTube TV now available on Apple TV, Roku players and Roku TVs

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YouTube TV is now finally available on a 4th generation Apple TV, Roku players, and Roku TVs in the US. You can stream live sports, local and national news, and must-see shows the moment that air on YouTube TV. Continue reading “YouTube TV now available on Apple TV, Roku players and Roku TVs”

Microsoft Launcher 4.6 beta adds Cortana integration, pin contact to home screen and more

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Microsoft launcher for Android gets a new beta update with version number V4.6 adding Cortana support and it works exactly how does in the Cortana app eliminating the need for installing the dedicated app. Using Cortana, you can find answers, makes calls, and more. Continue reading “Microsoft Launcher 4.6 beta adds Cortana integration, pin contact to home screen and more”

Instagram now lets you post text-only ‘type-mode’ stories

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After  testing for a while, Instagram now gets text-only ‘type-mode’ stories feature. It is a new way of sharing stories with creative text styles and backgrounds without the need for photos or videos.  Continue reading “Instagram now lets you post text-only ‘type-mode’ stories”

Apple removes Telegram Messenger from App Store for ‘Inappropriate Content’ [Update: It’s back]

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[Update: Telegram app is back on the app store along with the Telegram X]

Apple has removed the popular messaging application “Telegram’ from the App Store for ‘Inappropriate Content.’ Apple usually pulls the apps that violated Apple’s developer guidelines for iOS apps.  The absence of Telegram was first noted by a Reddit user yesterday.  Continue reading “Apple removes Telegram Messenger from App Store for ‘Inappropriate Content’ [Update: It’s back]”

Google Assistant Go for Android 8.1 phones with low RAM released

Android Go (Oreo Edition) is an Android operating system based on Oreo 8.1 designed for phones with low-RAM. The company started rolling Go edition apps one after the other. It recently rolled out the Gboard Go, YouTube Go, and Maps Go. Today is has released the Assistant Go app on the Google Play Store.  Continue reading “Google Assistant Go for Android 8.1 phones with low RAM released”

VLC for Android beta adds Chromecast and Samsung DeX support

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VLC has finally added support for Chromecast, which was first introduced back in 2013. The latest beta update for Android with V2.9.0 also brings support for Samsung’s DeX as well as improved Chromebook support. Continue reading “VLC for Android beta adds Chromecast and Samsung DeX support”

Google Photos v3.13 brings motion photos search filter, photo book notifications and more

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Google is rolling out a new update to the Photo app bringing the version number to V3.13. Unlike the recent updates, the latest version brings new features including motion photos search filter, photo book notifications, controls over promo notifications and more.  Continue reading “Google Photos v3.13 brings motion photos search filter, photo book notifications and more”

Snapchat gets Bitmoji Deluxe with new skin tones, facial features and more

Snapchat today introduced Bitmoji Deluxe feature with hundreds of new ways to customize your Bitmoji. The Bitmoji Deluxe feature includes new skin tones, hairstyles, eye and hair colors, facial features, and accessories. Continue reading “Snapchat gets Bitmoji Deluxe with new skin tones, facial features and more”

Instagram might get video calling feature soon

 

Instagram new logoInstagram is already feature-rich with stories, stickers, live, and it recently launched a standalone Direct messaging app which is under testing. Today we are seeing yet another new feature; video calling which is under testing by the internal Instagram team.  Continue reading “Instagram might get video calling feature soon”

Facebook to update news feed with more local news

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Facebook recently said that it is overhauling its new feed with more posts from friends and family, and today it announced starting this week it will focus on showing more news from the local news in news feed allowing you to see topics that have a direct impact on you and your community.  Continue reading “Facebook to update news feed with more local news”

Twitter is using neural networks for smart auto-cropping of Images

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Twitter feed doesn’t show images in full on the news feed, and the company thinks that it can be challenging in rendering a consistent UI experience and the photos more often than not are framed awkwardly. Today Twitter is solving the problem by using neural networks for smart auto-cropping of Images. Continue reading “Twitter is using neural networks for smart auto-cropping of Images”

Google Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app released

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Google just launched Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app for Android. The app is designed with an aim to inspire users to share hyperlocal stories on a community platform right from your phone. Google also hopes that the app highlights the inspiring the stories that aren’t being told. Continue reading “Google Bulletin hyperlocal and community news app released”

Google Files Go gets option to open files in other apps, tablet support and more

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Google Files Go that was launched back in December last year has now received a significant update bringing features like open files in other apps, SD card support and more. Files Go app basically lets you free up storage on your phone that is occupied by junk files.  Continue reading “Google Files Go gets option to open files in other apps, tablet support and more”