LibreOffice Viewer Beta for Android released

LibreOffice Viewer Beta for Android

LibreOffice, a community-driven software that is available for desktop is now available in the form of LibreOffice Viewer Beta for Android. Created by Collabora engineers, this is a Open Source app for smartphones and tablets that lets you view documents, spreadsheets, and basic presentations in Open Document and Microsoft Office formats. Complex presentation support and additional features would be available in the future, says the creators. Continue reading “LibreOffice Viewer Beta for Android released”

Whatsapp comes to PC via the browser, no support for the iPhone app yet

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Whatsapp, the world’s most popular instant messaging platform, now comes to the PC, via the web browser route. The web client, which currently works only on Google’s Chrome, will let you chat with your friends right from the comforts of a browser, a long standing request finally fulfilled by the company. The functionality currently works on the updated version of Whatsapp on Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry devices, while iPhones are not getting the feature due to “platform limitations”, according to Whatsapp chief Jan Koum.

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Twitter for Windows Phone updated with Cortana integration

Twitter for Windows phone has received an update that includes Cortana integration. Users will be able to launch and send a tweet using Microsoft’s virtual intelligent assistance.

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Chrome for iPhone updated with Material Design, Handoff support and more

Google has updated Chrome for iPhone with a number of new features which takes the app from version 40 to 40.0.2214.61. The app is getting new Material Design UI and support for handoff.

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WhatsApp to get a web client soon reveals leaked screenshots

WhatsApp Web leak

WhatsApp is testing a web client, according to screenshots shared in unofficial WhatsApp community by a Mexican user. WhatsApp Messenger screenshots in Spanish shows the instructions to use the web client. This will work like Airdroid or other clients that offers remote web access. Continue reading “WhatsApp to get a web client soon reveals leaked screenshots”

Facebook Messenger tests voice transcription

Facebook is planning to bring new features to its Messenger. The social network is testing a new voice transcription feature  that allows users to read transcriptions of the voice messages they send and receive. 

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Microsoft Band gets guided workouts in first major update

Microsoft has updated its Band fitness tracker in first major update. The company started rolling out additional features to the Band such as guided workout and more.

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Wikipedia for Android gets Material Design features

Wikipedia has updated its Android app with Material Design features. The latest update brings a refreshed look to the app and improves the UI and search.

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First up, the app puts more focus on images and articles now feature a contextual header image and tapping other pictures displays them in a pop-up with a caption. Users will not need to text re-size in order to match their device as images expand and fit to your screen in a tap. Now a;; galleries of images are organized in a swiping format.

‘Read More’ section at the end of each page will show links related to the article. The search functionality has been improved and includes more defined and higher contrast search bar and a list of recently searched topics. Finally, the latest update adds an image viewer that allows users to view a larger version of any image via a pop-up panel (image appears unobscured if tapped on) and swipe left or right to view the previous or next image.

App Link: Wikipedia

Google launches Classroom Mobile app for teachers and students

Google has rolled out a Classroom mobile app that is aimed at connecting teachers and students. Available on Android and iPhone, the app will encourage digital collaboration between them.

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The new apps let students take photos of assignments and documents they want to share with teachers and access the files they need for their school work. It will also be integrated into the share functionality of many other apps, so users can attach PDFs, drawings and other media to Classroom assignments. Moving on the new app automatically caches video streams and assignment information each time the app opens with an Internet connection so that content can be accessed  for offline viewing later.

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In addition to the app, Classroom for desktop is getting a teacher assignments page and class archiving. The former lets teachers review completed and outstanding student assignments on a single screen while the latter archive individual classes to make them read-only and remove them from the main Classroom home page

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It must be noted that the Classroom app is available only for those who have a Google for Education account.

App Link –  Android and iPhone

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Skype for iPhone gets improved UI, quick conversations and more

Microsoft has updated Skype for iPhone with an array of new features. The version 5.9 brings several improvements for the user interface, particularly to the dial pad and new chat picker.

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Rdio launched in India, offers free radio experience and on-demand subscription service

Rdio Music for Android India

Rdio has finally launched in India. It has over 32 million songs in 43 languages from global, regional and local labels, offers free internet radio experience without any trail or subscription and also has on-demand subscription service that lets you access any song, album, playlist or station, online or offline, without ads for US$ 1.99 or Rs. 120 per month. Continue reading “Rdio launched in India, offers free radio experience and on-demand subscription service”