Google has released a virtual reality version of Google Earth for HTC Vive. It is available as a free download via the Steam VR store. Continue reading “Google Earth VR for HTC Vive released”
Category: apps
Google PhotoScan app will digitize your old printed photos
Google has rolled out a new app which will keep your old photos closer to you. Dubbed as PhotoScan, the standalone app lets you scan any photos which you can store in your smartphones or tablets. Continue reading “Google PhotoScan app will digitize your old printed photos”
Google and Facebook take measures to block ads from fake news site
Facebook came under the scanner after it was accused of influencing the masses with fake news on its site that resulted into an unexpected result for the recent US presidential election. In order to put an end to such fake news sites, Google and Facebook have announced measures to curb spreading of fake news. Continue reading “Google and Facebook take measures to block ads from fake news site”
Skype for web now lets you chat, make voice and video calls without an account
Redmond giant Microsoft announced a new feature on Skype, where you can make calls or connect with anyone without creating any accounts. In case if you don’t have any account, you can join the Skype as ‘Guest’ and you can quick chat, video or voice call without any complications. Continue reading “Skype for web now lets you chat, make voice and video calls without an account”
WhatsApp video calling finally rolling out globally, India now has 160 million MAU
You can finally use WhatsApp for making video calls. The Facebook owned instant messaging service has finally launched video calling feature for over 1 billion of its users worldwide on Android, iOS and Windows phones.
Google Play Music revamped with fresh UI, smarter playlists
The search engine giant, Google is doing a major overhaul for its Google Play app with a fresh UI that uses machine learning to figure out what the user wants. This update will be rolled out globally for Android, iOS, and the web in over 62 countries. Continue reading “Google Play Music revamped with fresh UI, smarter playlists”
Fingerprint Gesture app brings some Pixel functions to Android devices
Google’s Pixel phones come with few fingerprint gestures and now a new app has been launched that brings these gestures to other Android phones. Dubbed as ‘Fingerprint Gesture’, the app supports any Android handset running 6.0 Marshmallow, or higher.
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MobiKwik now allows money transfer to any bank account at 0% fee
MobiKwik has announced that users will now be able to transfer money instantly to any bank account at 0% fee. The move comes from the company following demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes by the government.
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SwiftKey for Android gets incognito mode, new themes and more in latest update
Last month SwiftKey for Android beta added Incognito mode and Shortcuts / text expansion along with some bug fixes and Android N support. Now the stable build of the popular third party keyboard is getting new features including the incognito mode. Continue reading “SwiftKey for Android gets incognito mode, new themes and more in latest update”
Paytm allows money transfer to your bank account at a flat fee of 1%
Paytm has been en-cashing on the current situation of demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes. Now, the wallet has rolled out a new feature that will allow Paytm customers and merchants to send money from their Paytm wallets to any bank account at a flat fee of 1%.
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Facebook demos record 20 Gbps data rate over 13 km with millimeter-wave technology
Earlier this year Facebook introduced terrestrial connectivity systems – Terragraph and Project ARIES (Antenna Radio Integration for Efficiency in Spectrum) in an aim to provide better internet connections in both rural and urban areas. Now the company has announced that it has demonstrated a record data rate of nearly 20 Gbps over 13 km with MMW technology. Continue reading “Facebook demos record 20 Gbps data rate over 13 km with millimeter-wave technology”
Facebook tests Rooms public group chat feature in Messenger
Facebook killed Rooms and others stand-alone apps in December last year that had failed to gain any traction. A report back in September said that Facebook is planning to integrate Rooms into Messenger. Now the company has started rolling out Messenger Rooms, a bulletin board-style, real-time messaging feature for users in Australia and Canada. Continue reading “Facebook tests Rooms public group chat feature in Messenger”
Gaana launches Facebook Messenger bot for music streaming
Music streaming service, Gaana has released ‘Gaana Facebook Messenger bot’ to enhance customer experience for its users. With this feature, Gaana becomes the first music bot inside the Facebook messenger. Continue reading “Gaana launches Facebook Messenger bot for music streaming”
Google Maps Android beta gets satellite view and new features
Google Maps has added a new features to its Android beta version. The v9.41.0 will come soon but the beta version app is out now. Continue reading “Google Maps Android beta gets satellite view and new features”
Microsoft Office Lens for iOS gets Immersive Reader and Frame Guide tools
Microsoft has updated Office Lens for iOS with new features. The document scanning app now gets Immersive Reader and the Frame Guide features. Continue reading “Microsoft Office Lens for iOS gets Immersive Reader and Frame Guide tools”