WhatsApp for Android lets you write, draw and add emojis to photos and videos

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Last month, WhatsApp beta for Android added stickers, ability to doodle and bigger emojis. Now, the popular instant messenger is rolling out the feature to everyone. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android lets you write, draw and add emojis to photos and videos”

Facebook introduces Marketplace for local buying and selling

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In a bid to allow users to discover, buy and sell items locally, Facebook has launched its Marketplace. The feature will appear as a “shop” icon at the bottom of the Facebook app and will allow users to list or search for items on sale in their community.

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Facebook Messenger Lite for Android launched

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Facebook has launched Messenger Lite app on Android for emerging markets such as Kenya, Tunisia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Venezuela. The Messenger Lite uses less data and is designed to work in areas with slower internet connections.
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Facebook tests Snapchat Stories style feature for Messenger

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Facebook is taking a cue from Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories and testing a new feature for Messenger. Dubbed as Messenger Day, the feature lets users upload photos and videos, with filters and doodle on them. You can create slideshow of these photos and videos which will disappear in 24 hours. Continue reading “Facebook tests Snapchat Stories style feature for Messenger”

Google Maps for Android gets support for ‘OK Google’ voice command

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Google Maps for Android have received an update which brings voice command support. You can now get directions to their destination by simply saying “Ok Google” followed by a voice command. This saves you from the task of actually  tap or even look at the screen.
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Google Apps for Work rebranded as G Suite, Google Cloud also announced

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Google has re-branded Apps for Works as G Suite which will comprise of Calendar, Drive, Docs, Hangouts, Gmail, Maps for Work, Search for Work, Sheets and Slides.

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Skype for iOS 10 now lets you make calls with Siri, gets CallKit support and more

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Microsoft has updated Skype app for iOS 10 with a bunch of new features and improvements. The update which bumps the app to version 6.25 gets Siri integration, support for CallKit and more.

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Ola app now lets you book a ride with Siri, gets Maps integration

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Ola has updated its iOS app which adds the ability for users to book a ride using Siri from their iPhone or iPad. Users will have to update their Apple devices to iOS 10 in order to use this feature.

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WhatsApp for Android beta gets public group invite links and quick media forward button

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WhatsApp for Android beta has received the most expected ‘Group invite link’ feature in the last v2.16.281 update. This lets you invite anyone to a group by sharing the link with them. This was first discovered in the beta version back in June but it did not work at that time. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta gets public group invite links and quick media forward button”

Google Allo to get Hindi support for Assistant by end of 2016

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Google had launched its smart messaging app Allo with Google Assistant on Android and iOS last week. Now, Google has announced that it is all set to bring Hindi support to Assistant by the end of 2016. Continue reading “Google Allo to get Hindi support for Assistant by end of 2016”

YouTube Go app with offline video viewing and sharing announced in India

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Google is celebrating its 18th birthday today and the company has made a bunch of important announcements at its ongoing “Google for India” event. The company has introduced YouTube Go in India which will offer offline viewing and sharing of videos.

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Telegram updated with GIF creation, selfie masks, enhanced photo editing tools and more

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Messaging app Telegram’s new update brings new photo editor 2.0 with selfie masks, GIF creation, new stickers, photo text and drawing support. Continue reading “Telegram updated with GIF creation, selfie masks, enhanced photo editing tools and more”

Google Maps for Android update replaces direction arrow in favor of blue beam

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In a bid to make it easier for users to find directions, Google has updated Maps for Android with a small tweak. Maps will no show your current location with a blue beam.

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