Category: apps

Google Nearby for Android now suggests apps and websites based on your location

Google nearby

Google has rolled out Nearby feature for Android to recommend you apps and websites based on your current location. The feature uses GPS and Bluetooth to open applications before you know you need them.

Continue reading “Google Nearby for Android now suggests apps and websites based on your location”

YouTube rolls out Smart Offline feature in India

youtube-offline-india

YouTube has rolled out Smart Offline feature in India that lets mobile users take advantage of cheaper mobile data rates at night. A number of telecom operators offer affordable night packs in the country.

Continue reading “YouTube rolls out Smart Offline feature in India”

Google said to follow Apple and offer larger revenue cuts for developers

lg_nexus_5x_screenshots_6

Earlier today, Apple detailed a number of changes that are coming to its App Store which includes a 85-15 percent revenue cut. Now, Google is following Apple’s bandwagon and tweaking Play Store revenue policy, according to a latest report from Re/code.

Continue reading “Google said to follow Apple and offer larger revenue cuts for developers”

Google rolls out Motion Stills iOS app that creates GIFs from Live Photos

Motion Stills

Google has rolled out an iPhone app that turns Live Photos into GIFs. Dubbed as Motion Stills the app has been developed by Google’s research lab.

Continue reading “Google rolls out Motion Stills iOS app that creates GIFs from Live Photos”

Twitter for Android revamped with navigation menu, floating tweet button and more

Twitter android

Twitter has overhauled it’s Android app with improved design and couple of much needed tweaks. The micro blogging site is bringing Material Design features which offers new look and feel to the Android app. Continue reading “Twitter for Android revamped with navigation menu, floating tweet button and more”

Microsoft starts rolling out Planner for Office 365 subscribers

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft has announced that it will start rolling out Planner, team collaboration software for all eligible Office 365 users. Planner lets you visually organize plans, assign tasks, share files, chat and more.

Continue reading “Microsoft starts rolling out Planner for Office 365 subscribers”

Facebook India appoints Umang Bedi as Managing Director

umang-bedi

Facebook has appointed Umang Bedi as Managing Director, India. He will officially start at Facebook in July 2016. Bedi joins Facebook from Adobe South Asia after a five year stint where he was managing director responsible for growing their business in India.

Continue reading “Facebook India appoints Umang Bedi as Managing Director”

Viber 6.1 gets GIF support, restore and backup option and more

Viber-Logo

Viber is adding a number of important features and improvements to its apps on Android and iOS. The update that bumps the app to version 6.1 gets GIF support and lets you backup your chats.

Continue reading “Viber 6.1 gets GIF support, restore and backup option and more”

Google shows off how Android apps run on Chromebooks in this video

playstorechromeos

Google confirmed last month that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. Now Google has released a video of a developer presentation that shows how the Play Store and Android apps will run on Chromebooks.

Continue reading “Google shows off how Android apps run on Chromebooks in this video”