Twitter today started rolling out a new update for its app that brings new Explore tab that shows trends, Moments, search, and the best of live video, all within one tab. Twitter says that a single tab will make it easier to find what you want. Continue reading “Twitter’s new Explore tab merges trends, Moments and search, shows the best of live video”
Earlier this week Hugo Barra announced his departure from Xiaomi after 3.5-year stint. He said that he will go back to Silicon Valley in February after Chinese New Year. Today Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Hugo Barra will be joining Facebook to lead the company’s virtual reality efforts, including Oculus team. Continue reading “Hugo Barra is joining Facebook as VP of virtual reality”
Last week Paytm added the ability for Android users to buy Google Play recharge codes. Now, FreeCharge has rolled out the same feature for its mobile app and website.
Continue reading “Here’s how you can buy Google Play recharge codes from Paytm and FreeCharge”
BHIM app for UPI-based payments which crossed 1.1 crore downloads in 20 days has received a major update with new features. The update that bumps the app to version 2.1 gets support for seven Indian languages and improved security.
Continue reading “BHIM app v 1.2 gets support for seven regional languages, spam report and more”
WhatsApp for iPhone has received a new update that lets users send message even when they are offline. The feature basically queues your message in case you don’t have internet connection and it gets send once you get back on to an active internet connection.
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Instagram had announced Live Videos for Stories in November but only for users in the US. The service that lets users broadcast videos from their device will be rolling out to all users across the globe over the next week. Continue reading “Instagram Live Stories to start rolling out globally next week”
Google previewed Android Instant Apps at Google I/O last year and now they are live for Android users in limited test format. Currently Instant Apps are available from BuzzFeed, Periscope and Viki.
Continue reading “Google kick starts testing for Android Instant Apps”
Earlier this month Google confirmed that it is working on new Google Voice. Now, the company has given Google Voice a major overhaul with refreshed design and new features. The update is first major one in five years for the service. Continue reading “Google Voice gets revamped look, new features in its first major update”
Last week, ICICI bank had blocked transactions on Flipkart’s payment app PhonePe citing security concerns. Now, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has asked ICICI bank to unblock transactions made on Flipkart’s PhonePe app immediately. Continue reading “NPCI asks ICICI Bank to unblock UPI transactions made on Flipkart’s PhonePe”
Information Technology Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad has revealed that recently launched BHIM app for UPI-based payments has crossed 1.1 crore downloads. The app has reached this milestone within 20 days of its launch earlier this month. Continue reading “BHIM app for UPI-based payments hits 1.1 crore downloads in 20 days : Ravi Shankar Prasad”
A new phishing attack is targeting Gmail users tricking them into revealing their login details. The scam which was discovered by security researchers at WordFence a popular developer of security tools is said to fool even tech savvy users.
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Google Maps has reportedly started showing parking availability for some users, according to Android Police. The parking availability will be displayed with a small rounded ‘P’ icon right next to the travel duration within the app. Continue reading “Google Maps starts showing parking availability for some users”
Evernote for iOS has received a major design overhaul in the latest update that bumps the app to version 8.0. Along with UI revamp, the app is getting new features that allows for quicker navigation, colorful text and more. Continue reading “Evernote 8.0 gets revamped UI, quicker note taking, improved navigation and more”
Vine has officially completed its transition to the Vine Camera app, as expected. Available on Android and iOS, the Vine Camera app will allow users to make 6-second long looping videos which can be shared on Twitter or saved on your mobile devices.
Continue reading “Vine Camera app now available for Android and iOS”
Google and Uber integration is going even deeper with the latest update. You can now now request a ride, see your driver en route, contact your driver, and follow your trip status directly from Google Maps. Prior to this update you could compare wait times and the pricing of available Uber options, including POOL, uberX, and uberXL, in Google Maps.
Continue reading “You can now search and request Uber rides directly from Google Maps”
