Facebook has launched the desktop app of its team-collaboration service Workplace, called Workplace Chat. The soft launch of the app was first reported by TechCrunch. Available for Mac and Windows, the Workplace Chat app features screen sharing ability like Hangouts and Slack. Continue reading “Facebook launches Workplace chat desktop app for Windows and Mac”
AIM messaging platform was a rage and was also the first experience of the Social media for many back in the day. The messaging platform was up and running since 1997, and now after twenty long years, the company has decided to shut down once and for all. AIM messaging platform will be shutting down on December 15th, 2017. Continue reading “AOL Instant messenger to shut down on December 15 after 20 years”
Facebook has integrated Apple Music into Messenger. This will allow Apple Music subscribers to listen to music directly from Messenger.
Along with launching Microsoft Edge browser for Android and iOS, Microsoft has also relaunched preview of the Arrow Launcher with new features and design tweaks.
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Instagram has rolled out a new feature that lets you add an interactive poll sticker to your Instagram Stories. You can ask a questions about anything from selecting an outfit or deciding what to eat and receive votes in real time from you followers.
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WhatsApp is getting its own emojis. The Facebook owned messaging app has now unveiled new set emojis that will be used in the app while chatting. Prior to this, WhatsApp used Apple’s emojis not only in its iPhone and Mac apps, but also in its apps for Android and Windows devices. Continue reading “WhatsApp brings new emojis to Android beta”
In a bid to make it easier to donate blood in India, Facebook has rolled out a new feature. The feature will make it easier for people to sign up to be donors. It will help to connect people and organizations with information and tools to find blood donors when needed.
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Truecaller has updated the iOS 11 app by adding a new spam filtering feature. As the name suggests, the feature will filter out SMS and MMS spam from iMessage and send them directly to a junk tab.
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China has blocked WhatsApp, according to a latest report from the New York Times. The popular messaging app has joined other major apps like Facebook and Instagram that are censored by the Chinese government. The report stated that WhatsApp had been “broadly disrupted in China.” Continue reading “WhatsApp is now blocked in China”
Earlier in April, Twitter launched Twitter Lite mobile website for emerging markets including India. Now, the company has started testing Twitter Lite Android app that uses less data. Continue reading “Twitter is testing Twitter Lite Android app for countries with poor internet connectivity”
Netflix for iOS app has received an update for HDR support. With the latest update, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X users will be able to watch HDR content. According to The Verge the newest 10.5-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models also support HDR. Continue reading “Netflix rolls out HDR support for iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus”
Instagram is adding a new feature to Live Video. With the latest update you can now add face filters while sharing live video. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you add face filters to Live Video”
Google has rolled out a new feature for its Search app for iOS that makes it easy to explore and discover content while browsing the web. With the latest update, Google Search app will now suggest articles related to what you are reading. Continue reading “Google Search app for iOS now suggests articles based on what you are reading”
Gmail is getting a new handy feature that convert addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and contacts to into clickable hyperlinks. The update is rolling out for Gmail and Inbox by Gmail on Android, iOS, and the web. Continue reading “Gmail will now convert addresses, phone numbers and contacts to link”
WhatsApp for Android beta is getting a new feature that will allow you manage storage on your phone. The feature which is already available for iOS, will offer you a detailed break-up of the amount of space your chats is using on your device. Continue reading “WhatsApp beta for Android gets storage management feature”
