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.
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YouTube has introducing a new tool dubbed as Super Chat that lets viewers pay to pin comments during a live stream. A Super Chat is basically a highlighted message in the chat stream that stands out from the crowd and helps to attract creator’s attention. These Super Chats remain pinned to the top of chat for up to 5 hours, giving more airtime for your messages. Continue reading “YouTube Super Chat lets users pay to pin comments to live streams”
Facebook has updated Live to add the ability for users to go live directly from their desktop. Users can now go live on Facebook via a web browser to Pages. The social network says the new tools and improvements will give publishers more control, customization, and flexibility over their broadcasts. Continue reading “Facebook Live now lets you live stream from web”
Self-declared merchants can now to transfer up to Rs 50,000 directly in their bank accounts using Paytm. The Paytm app has also been updated which according to the company makes the app three times faster even on low-end smartphones and slow networks.
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Fitbit has acquired smartwatch maker Vector for an undisclosed sum. As a result of the acquisition, Vector Watch team and its software platform will become a part of Fitbit. The latest acquisition comes from Fitbit only a month after it acquired Pebble smartwatch maker.
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WhatsApp has finally added GIF search support for Android beta. The Facebook owned messaging service first added an option to send videos as GIF in August following which it allowed sending of GIFs that are saved on your device. Now, you can will be able to search different types of GIFs right within the app itself. WhatsApp for iOS already has this feature since November last year.
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Telegram has received an update that brings the ability for users to unsend recently sent messages. The update which bumps the app to version 3.16 will let you delete any messages you have shared within the last 48 hours. In addition, you will also be able to retract any messages within 48 hours of sending them.
After being the top free Android app in the Google Play Store, the BHIM UPI-based payments app has now crossed 3 million downloads, according to Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. He revealed the details via his official Twitter account.
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Paytm has added support for payments using Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The latest initiative will help Paytm users across India to add money to their Paytm Wallets using their UPI ID.
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In an attempt to push digital payment throughout the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an app named as ‘BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money)’ on Google Play Store, that aims to enable faster, easier and secure online payment through a smartphone. Developed by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), BHIM app has overtook all other popular apps including Whatsapp, Facebook, MyJio and topped Google Play Store. Continue reading “BHIM app for UPI-based payments ranked top on the Google Play Store”
Google Play had launched carrier billing for Idea customers in India in May last year. Now, it has expanded the service to Airtel as well as Vodafone. Carrier billing will now allow Airtel and Vodafone customers to pay for apps, games, and books on Google Play directly from their pre-paid or post-paid account. Continue reading “Google Play carrier billing officially launched for Airtel and Vodafone customers in India”
Twitter has introduced live 360-degree video streaming on Periscope. Users will now be able to watch 360 degree live broadcast videos from its apps and website right from their Twitter stream. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out 360-degree video streaming on Periscope”
Several app and game developers have cut the price of their apps for the holiday season. Here are some of the popular apps and games that are on sale for as low as Rs. 10 or $0.99 in the US. Since Google Play now has support for Net banking, you can easily pay from your bank account. Idea users can easily pay from their pre-paid balance or add the purchase to their post-paid bill. Continue reading “Top Android apps and games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 10 / $0.99”
Opera has announced that it Opera Max has over 50 million monthly active users on Android worldwide. On the occasion of reaching this milestone, Opera has added a new VIP mode offers unlimited data saving and privacy services without any limits. Continue reading “Opera Max hits 50 million MAU on Android, gets new VIP Mode”
In September, it was announced that Pokemon Go will be launched for Apple Watch. Finally, the game that is now available on the Apple Watch and you can start searching for Pokemon or hatch pokémon eggs on your wrist. Continue reading “Pokemon Go finally arrives on the Apple Watch”
