Microsoft has launched its Slack competitor – Microsoft Teams following reports last month. Aimed at businesses, Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace that allows team members to chat with each other and take advantage of new tools and features.
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Uber today has introduced its all new rider app with a “clean and simple” design. This is the most significant update for the app since its last redesign in 2012.The company feels that it was much needed as their app had become “complicated and harder to navigate.” Continue reading “Uber revamps rider app with cleaner interface, new maps design and “shortcuts” feature”
Google is taking measures to improve spam detection and fraud system for Play Store installs and app reviews. Continue reading “Google improves detection and filtering of fraud and spam app installs on Play Store”
Twitter today announced that it will be discontinuing Vine mobile app in coming months. This comes after Twitter announced it will lay off approximately 9% of its global workforce. Vine, 6 second video sharing app was launched back in January 2013, Twitter released the app for Android later that year. Earlier this June it increased the video limit upto 140 seconds to compete with Instagram. Continue reading “Twitter to shut down Vine in coming months”
Google Allo for Android will soon receive its first major update which brings a bunch of new features to the smart messaging app that was launched last month. Continue reading “Google Allo 2.0 for Android gets support for split-screen, quick reply, GIF keyboard and more”
After rolling out the spam protection for iPhone last month, Truecaller has now released an update which brings full compatibility of the app to all iOS 10 devices. Continue reading “Truecaller now fully compatible with iOS 10, updates spam caller ID and block feature for iPhone”
Skype has announced that it is updating its Android and iOS app with improvements to calls and voicemails.
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Facebook is taking a cue from Prisma and testing an app that add artsy filters to live video. The social network’s Chief Product Officer Chris Cox showed off the app at the WSJD Live event. Continue reading “Facebook showcases live video app with Prisma like filters”
WhatsApp beta for Android has finally started rolling out video call support. The app first got video call option in May this year.
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India has now become Facebook’s second largest market, according to Adam Mosseri, VP, Product Management at Facebook. The social network has crossed 155 million monthly active users in India. Continue reading “Facebook claims India has over 155 million monthly active users”
Google has updated Gboard keyboard app for iPhone and iPad with new features. The latest update that bumps the app to version 1.2 gets support for 3D Touch, new themes and iOS 10 emojis as well. Continue reading “Google’s Gboard updated with 3D Touch, new themes and iOS 10 emojis”
Google has officially released the Wallpaper app on the Play Store. The wallpaper feature which was announced along with Pixel devices is now available for any Android device running 4.1 and above. Continue reading “Google Wallpaper app goes live on the Play Store”
Earlier in August, Instagram rolled out Stories that allows users to share photos and videos that lasts for 24 hours before disappearing. Now, Instagram is putting Stories front and center with a new update. Continue reading “Instagram Stories will now appear in Explore tab”
Google Flights has received an update that aims to help users find the best flight and hotel deals. The service will no notify users when flights are likely to increase in price thereby helping them find good hotel deals. Continue reading “Google Flights will now notify you the best time to book cheap flights and hotels”
SwiftKey beta for Android has been updated to version 6.4.5 that brings Incognito mode and Shortcuts / text expansion along with some bug fixes and Android N support. When the Incognito Mode is enabled, SwiftKey doesn’t learn the words you type. This can be enabled from SwiftKey Hub and the current theme switches to a dark theme with a mask in the background. Continue reading “SwiftKey 6.4.5 beta for Android brings incognito mode, text expansion support and more”
