Google had acquired Songza music streaming service in July last year. Songza has announced that it will shut down on January 31, 2016.
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Hike Messenger clocks 30 billion messages per month
Hike, the homegrown messenger service has announced that its users are exchanging over 30 billion messages per month. Hike claims that its users are exchanging more than 1 billion messages per day.
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Uber rolls out ‘Ride Request Button’ to integrate with other apps
Uber has launched a new ‘Ride Request Button’ that will allow developers to add in their apps. The buttons is actually a code and associated software development kit that iOS and Android app developers can use to add Uber support to their offerings.
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Myntra debuts mobile website after going app only
Myntra is going back to the start. The Flipkart owned fashion portal that went app only in May this year has relaunched its mobile website.
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Chrome for Android gets improved data saver mode
Google has updated Chrome for Android with an improved data saver mode that reduces the amount of data used when you visit a webpage. With the latest update, Chrome will now save upto 70 percent of data.
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Whatsapp is now blocking Telegram links – Effective after a silent update
Like most rivalries in the technological world, Whatsapp’s main rival is probably Telegram, which many arguably state is the more advanced IM client. Telegram is always quick to roll out features and describes itself as a safer option for users. Whatsapp also seems to understand that Telegram is serious about what they do and now, Telegram links are being blocked on Whatsapp.
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Adobe launches Premiere Clip video editor for Android
Adobe Premiere is one of the most popular video editors for computers. Adobe launched a portable version for iOS under the Premiere Clip moniker a year ago and now, Android users can also enjoy the same experience on their devices.
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Ringo’s local calling service in India may have been blocked by operators
Ringo launched local and STD calling in India offering users to call any landline or mobile in the country at a flat rate of 19 p/min in partnership with their service providers. Ringo has announced that it has paused its domestic calling service in the country temporarily since local operators may have blocked the service without any notice. Ringo said that the service is a fully legal, compliant service, and follows all aspects of the DoT and TRAI regulations. Continue reading “Ringo’s local calling service in India may have been blocked by operators”
Instagram now rolling out multiple account support
Up until now, Instagram allowed users to be logged into only one account at a time.Now, Instagram is slowly rolling out an update that allows users to be logged into multiple accounts at the same time.
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Facebook launches SDK for tvOS
With the launch of the new Apple TV, customers have access to the App Store through their Television. Facebook wants to make use of that by providing an SDK for tvOS that will allow developers to build social experiences on the platform.
Microsoft Cortana for iOS now rolling out for beta testers
Microsoft started sign-ups for public beta of Cortana for iOS earlier this month, now the company has started rolling out the app via Apple’s TestFlight for the users, which is limited to 2,000 testers per application. The original survey indicated that Cortana for iOS would be available in the U.S. and China, so beta testing is currently limited. Microsoft released public beta of Cortana for Android back in August. Continue reading “Microsoft Cortana for iOS now rolling out for beta testers”
Ringo launches local calling in India at 19p/min, offers 50 minutes of free talk time
Ringo, a popular international calling app was launched in India earlier this year. Today it has launched local and STD calling in India that lets you call any landline or mobile in the country at a flat rate of 19 p/min, without any additional charges like roaming or top-up cards. “Unlike other VOIP apps in the market, Ringo uses telephone networks instead of phone data or the Internet for a phone call, and thus offers superior calling experience, without any call drops,” said the company. Continue reading “Ringo launches local calling in India at 19p/min, offers 50 minutes of free talk time”
Telegram rolls out supergroups, admins and other features
Telegram is probably one of the most advanced IM platforms out there and many people consider it to be better than Whatsapp even though the latter has a larger user database.
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Twitter announces native video support for Twitter Kit – iOS users first to receive it, Android to follow
Twitter has announced native video support for Twitter Kit. This means that users will be able to enjoy Twitter videos and GIFs without having to leave their app or launch the Twitter app.
Vine app now available on your Apple Watch
The Vine app is now making its way to users of the Apple Watch which means that you have one more way to watch your favorite Vines.
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