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Hinglish user traits highlighted in latest SwiftKey Emoji Report

Popular third party keyboard SwiftKey has released a new report that puts light on emoji usage of Hinglish users. SwiftKey analyzed more than a billion pieces of emoji data to learn how speakers of different languages use emoji.

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Google Maps update lets you send directions from desktop to your iPhone

Google Maps for iOS have received an update that allows users to send any place you search for with Google Maps on your desktop browser right to an iPhone or iPad.

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Facebook Messenger crosses 1 Billion downloads on Android

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David Marcus who is the VP of product Messaging at Facebook has posted a photo on Facebook that shows that the Messenger app for Android devices has crossed 1 billion downloads.

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Google Maps v9.10 for Android adds photo gallery viewer, car rental bookings and more

Google is bringing new version of Google Maps app for Android that adds gallery view for photos, car rental bookings and more to the interface.

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Skype Translator preview coming to Skype for Windows desktop this summer

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Microsoft is now bringing Skype Translator preview technology to Skype for Windows desktop app. The company last month had removed sign-up requirement for the app, and now it is targeting the end of summer 2015 for the roll-out to begin. Continue reading “Skype Translator preview coming to Skype for Windows desktop this summer”

Apple introduces News app for iPhone and iPad, coming with iOS 9 this fall

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At the WWDC 2015, Apple also announced an all-new News app alongside previewing the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 9. The News app essentially collects all the stories in one place in a customized newsfeed called ‘For You’. It will ship with iOS 9 this fall and will be first available in the US, UK, and Australia Continue reading “Apple introduces News app for iPhone and iPad, coming with iOS 9 this fall”

Apple showcases ‘Move to iOS’ app that helps people switch from Android to iOS

Apple announced iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan at the WWDC yesterday. In addition, the company revealed a new app ‘Move to iOS’, that makes the transition from Android to iOS easy.

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Yahoo to remove support for syncing Mail and Contacts on older Apple devices

Yahoo will no longer support Yahoo Mail in the built-in iOS mail app for devices running iOS 4 and older. Support for Mail and Contacts syncing on older Mac and iOS devices will be discontinued after June 15.

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Periscope for iPhone brings global map view for live broadcasts

Periscope has updated its iPhone app in order to make it easier for users discover broadcast across the globe. The popular video live streaming app will now offer a map that will show which videos are live around the world.

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