Microsoft is testing a new app that uses Bluetooth to unlock Windows 10 PCs. Dubbed as ‘Phone sign-in beta’, the app was first spotted by Twitter user Walking Cat.
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Category: apps
Facebook acquires MSQRD video filter app in a bid to level up with Snapchat
Snapchat recently acquired an app that specialized in selfie animations called Looksery. Now, Facebook has acquired a similar app that goes by the name of MSQRD to bring similar features to its messaging service as well.
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Facebook Lite for Android clocks 100 million monthly active users, gets video, emojis and more
Facebook rolled out Facebook Lite version of Facebook for Android built for emerging markets back in June 2015. Today it has announced that the app has crossed 100 million monthly active users. “It’s the fastest-growing version of Facebook to reach 100 million users in under nine months,” said Facebook. The app is aimed at offering lightweight, fast, and native Facebook experience for people using typical Android phones and network connections in emerging markets. Continue reading “Facebook Lite for Android clocks 100 million monthly active users, gets video, emojis and more”
Mozilla updates Firefox Browser for Android, discontinues few features for the Web version
Mozilla has updated Firefox browser for Android with new features and improvements. The company has also updated its browser on the web and discontinued some of the features.
Google Destinations will help you plan vacations right from your mobile
Google has introduced Destinations, a new feature that will let you explore cities, book flights and even offer travel recommendations for vacations. The mobile only feature integrates Google Flights and Hotel Search and offers instant information so you can compare costs on a larger scale.
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Yahoo Mail for Android gets new themes and other personalized features
Yahoo Mail for Android is getting a fresh look with new customized options. The update that bumps the app to version 5.3 is getting a new set of custom color themes
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Google Photos gets Live Photos support for iOS
Google Photos is adding an important feature on iOS with the latest update. The iPhone and iPad app for Google Photos now supports Live Photos, a feature Apple rolled out along with the 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus devices.
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Facebook debuts WordPress Plugin for Instant Articles
In a bid to make it easier for publishers to create Instant articles, Facebook has introduced a WordPress Plugin. The social network has teamed up with Automattic, parent company of WordPress.com VIP to create this plugin.
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Facebook Messenger for Android gets Material Design makeover
Facebook is finally releasing a Material Design update for Messenger on Android. The latest update revamps the app with Material Design elements like bold colors, cleaner and more colorful UI.
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Meerkat bidding adieu to live streaming to focus on a video social network
Meerkat, the live streaming app that made its debut in February last year on iPhone and later on Android is bowing out from live broadcasts. The company is instead pivoting to a live video social network.
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Opera 36 beta for Android brings new tab switcher, web apps discoverability and more
Opera has updated its beta app for Android to version 36 that brings several new features, including a new tab switcher with a modern look and a better underlying structure to allow optimized resource management. Opera says it is still working on perfecting it, but it it asking beta testers for their feedback. The update also lets you make progressive web apps easier to find on the web. It will automatically allow compatible web apps like the Flipkart Lite to be added to the home screen.
Microsoft Hyperlapse for Android gets option to save to SD card, save in 1080p and more
Microsoft has updated its Hyperlapse app for Android that finally gets option to save the recorded videos to microSD card on compatible devices. It also gets option to save 1080p videos in compatible devices. Both these features can be enabled from the settings. If you can’t enable, then the feature is not available for your device.
Flipkart rolls out Flipkart Money Wallet
At a time when the market is filled with numerous types of wallets, Flipkart is bringing a new digital wallet. Dubbed as Flipkart Money, the wallet lets you get instant refunds, make quick payments and also allows easy withdrawals.
Adobe Lightroom for iOS gets full resolution output in latest update
Adobe has rolled out Lightroom 2.2 for iOS with a couple of new features and improvements. Most importantly the update brings full resolution output to the app.
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Google pilots Hands Free mobile payment service
Google has announced that it has piloted a new Hands Free mobile payment system in the US. The service allows users to pay for items by simply telling the cashier “Paying with Google”.
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