YouTube mobile apps get revamped homepage and improved recommendations

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YouTube has updated its mobile apps on Android and iOS with a revamped homepage and other UI tweaks as well. Both the apps are getting a visual overhaul for its homefeed. Continue reading “YouTube mobile apps get revamped homepage and improved recommendations”

Instagram said to be testing black and white design for mobile apps

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It looks like Instagram is planning to change the design for its mobile apps. According to a some screenshots, the popular photo sharing app is testing a new black and white design.

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Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard for iPhone with Arc one-handed typing mode released

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Microsoft has released its Word Flow Keyboard for iPhone users as a part of its Garage project, as it had promised earlier this year, after the closed beta. It has several customization options, including Arc mode for easy, ergonomic one-handed typing using left or right hand. It currently supports only English, but it will add more languages in the future and also get more themes. Continue reading “Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard for iPhone with Arc one-handed typing mode released”

Facebook rolls out Hindi transliteration feature for Android app

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Facebook has launched a new Hindi transliteration feature for its Android app. The new feature allows users to type in English and convert it to the Devanagari script. Continue reading “Facebook rolls out Hindi transliteration feature for Android app”

Facebook tweaks News Feed again to focus on articles

Facebook News Feed

Facebook has tweaked the News Feed algorithm again and this time it focuses on surfacing news articles. With the latest update, the social network is adjusting the way it ranks articles, taking into account how often you spend time with an article. Continue reading “Facebook tweaks News Feed again to focus on articles”

Inbox by Gmail updated with streamlined events, link saving options and more

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Inbox by Gmail has received a couple of important updates that makes it easier for users to streamline Calendar events, save links and more.

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Google now lets you find and play podcasts directly from Search app

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Earlier this week, Google officially launched Play Music podcast for Android and Web. Now, the company is making it easier for users to search them via Google App. Continue reading “Google now lets you find and play podcasts directly from Search app”

Google Android Security Report states 6 billion apps are scanned everyday

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Google has released its second Android Security Annual Report that offers an overview at how Google services protect the Android ecosystem, details about new security protections introduced in 2015 and about its work with Android partners and the security research community at large.  Continue reading “Google Android Security Report states 6 billion apps are scanned everyday”

Google Camera app v3.2 adds ability to take photos while shooting video and more

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Google has updated Camera app with new features and improvements. The update bumps the app to version 3.2. Continue reading “Google Camera app v3.2 adds ability to take photos while shooting video and more”

Zoho launches free Notebook app for Android and iOS, Writer, AppCreator and more

Zoho Notebook

Zoho today launched AppCreator, Notebook and updated Zoho Writer apps and also updated Gamescope with a new feature in Zoho Projects. The Zoho AppCreator helps businesses create custom mobile apps for their needs without coding. Notebook is a productivity-boosting, note taking app for mobile device users and Zoho Writer is the company’s online word processor, which has been reinvented to improve collaboration and eliminate clutter from the UI. Continue reading “Zoho launches free Notebook app for Android and iOS, Writer, AppCreator and more”