Google Translate app for Android to get real time voice translation: Report

Google is planning to bring an important update to its Translate app for Android that will allow it to auto-recognize languages and translate them into text in real time, according to a latest report from New York Times.

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Crossy Road finally arrives on Google Play

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Crossy Road, the popular addictive endless Arcade Hopper game has finally launched on Google Play. It was released on iOS back in November last year and became an instant hit. Later it was launched on Amazon app store in December. The gameplay is simple, you need to cross roads, train tracks and water, avoiding hazards like cars, trains and bird. Continue reading “Crossy Road finally arrives on Google Play”

Sway app for iPhone expands to more countries including India

Microsoft is expanding the availability of its Sway App for iPhone to more countries. The presentation app that was launched last month was only available in New Zealand but it is now coming to the U.S, U.K., Canada and India.

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Google app for Android updated with Now Cards, new look and more

Google app for Android has received a major update that focuses on settings and a revamped look. The latest update takes the app to version 4.1 which brings new Google Now cards.

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Apple to increase UK and Europe app prices

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Prices for content and applications in Apple’s App Store in the UK and Europe are to rise this week as Apple compensates for currency fluctuations and changes in taxation rates. The Cupertino company sent a message to Apple Developers on January 7th outlining that the prices would rise in all European Union countries along with Canada but will drop in Iceland. Continue reading “Apple to increase UK and Europe app prices”

Apple smashes App Store sales record

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Apple has started 2015 with a bang as the company announced it broke its own record for weekly App Store sales in the first week of the year. As noted by Street Insider, Apple sold nearly $500 million worth of apps and in-app purchases in the first week of 2015 with its sales on New Year’s Day also breaking the record for sales in a single day. Continue reading “Apple smashes App Store sales record”

Hike Messenger acquires Zip Phone, will debut voice calling in India

Hike Messaging app has acquired US based voice calling company Zip Phone for an undisclosed sum. This is the first acquisition from the messenger that is a product of BSB (Bharti SoftBank, a joint venture between Bharti Group and Japan’s SoftBank).

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HTC to foray into Connected Devices, partners Under Armour for fitness devices

HTC is expanding into other areas of technology, starting with Connected Devices and Internet of Things. The company will develop both hardware and software for different categories.

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Google Hangouts for iOS updated with intelligent location sharing, Google Voice SMS and more

Google Hangouts for iOS V2.5.0

Google recently updated its Hangouts app for iPhone and iPad to add several new features, including intelligent, one-tap location sharing. It automatically detects when a contact in a text chat asks where you are, and lets you share your location with a single tap. This also adds option to access SMS and voicemail messages from your Google Voice account, new stickers and more. Check out the complete changelog below.

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WhatsApp hits 700 million users, adds 100 million new users in four months

WhatsApp messenger is continuing to multiply the user base and the popular messenger now has 700 million monthly active users. 250 million more users have been added since February 2014, when Facebook announced plans to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion.

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