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”
YouTube for Android is set to receive new features in the latest update. The video platform has now jumped to a version 10.02.3 from 6.0.3 with these new updates.
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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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
Adobe has launched Lightroom photographic companion app on Android. The app will let users organize and edit pictures as you take them on your phone.
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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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Facebook has launched Internet.org service in Colombia. The Internet.org mobile app will give users in Colombia free access to a handful of online services on their mobile phones.
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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”
Popular international calling app Ringo has made its entry in India. The app from Directi, allows you to make international calls without the use of Internet data.
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Google Translate has been updated with a couple of important features that focuses on easier communication. The app on Android and iPhone is getting real time speech translation along with the Word Lens integration.
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HTC is continuing to bring more of its custom apps to the Google Play Store. The latest one to hit the Play Store is its own Sense web browser that is dubbed as HTC Internet.
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ASUS has released ASUS Keyboard for its Zenfone series of smartphones and its Android tablets in India. Even though the app was available on Google Play since last year, the company has added Hindi and Tamil languages for Indian users. ASUS has promised to add more languages and localized features soon. The keyboard offers accurate next-word prediction and suggestions, auto-correction and a learning capability, says the company.
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In a bid to help find and return missing children, Facebook has announced the launch of Amber (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) Alerts. The new initiative is aimed at locating missing children in the US by using the world’s largest social network.
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