Facebook for Android gets offline likes, iOS app gets Nearby Friends

Facebook has updated its Android and iOS apps with few features. The version 11.0 update for iOS brings the ‘Nearby Friends’ feature that  enable users to see which friends are close to you. Launched in April, the feature not only lets you check out nearby friends but also makes it possible to share your exact location with others.nearby-freidns-search-and-plus Continue reading “Facebook for Android gets offline likes, iOS app gets Nearby Friends”

Candy Crush Soda Saga for Android releases in selected countries

Mobile gaming phenomenon Candy Crush Saga maker King is back with the sequel of the popular game. Dubbed as Candy Crush Soda Saga, the game is currently available in Canada, Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands.

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1Password app finally arrives for Android

1Password, the popular password management app has finally landed on Android. The app which had been exclusive to OSX and iOS for a very long time has also been revamped with a new look and performance improvements. It is free on the Google Play Store until 1st August but users will to have to pay for some features after that.

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Google I/O 2014 app for Android released

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Google I/O, the company’s annual event for developers is scheduled for June 25th and 26th later this month. Google has finally launched the official Google I/O app couple of weeks before the event. This lets you watch keynote sessions live from your device, read details about speakers, get reminders before the event and more. Continue reading “Google I/O 2014 app for Android released”

Pinterest finally lands on Windows Phone in beta

Pinterest has finally launched it official app for Windows Phone 8. The app which is still in beta will enable users to pin, share and plan events similar to its iOS and Android counterpart.

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LINE rolls out Selfie Sticker app for iPhone

LINE had released Line Selfie Sticker app for iPhone which lets users create selfie sticker. This means a user can take their own photo aka ‘selfie’ and choose from over 130 character templates. Finally, they have to fit the illustration to the original picture and tap it when they are done. 

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Kindle for iOS and Android updated with audible audiobook integration

Amazon has updated its Kindle app for iOS and Android with Audible audiobook integration. This will enable users to seamlessly switch between reading and listening to their favorite books without leaving the app.

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Adobe AIR 14 brings Intel x86 Android support and Gamepad API

Adobe has released a major update to its web media player and runtime platform. It has rolled out Adobe Flash Player 14.0 and Adobe AIR 14.0. The version 14 of the AIR runtime has been updated with support for Intel x86 Android devices along with Gamepad support for web games as it promised recently. This will allow developers to use Android mobiles as either a second screen or game controller for Flash-based games. adobe intel Continue reading “Adobe AIR 14 brings Intel x86 Android support and Gamepad API”

SwiftKey Keyboard goes free, gets SwiftKey Store, Emoji prediction and more

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SwiftKey Keyboard has finally gone free on the Google Play with the latest update. It was priced at $3.99. For those who purchased it, the company offers a Premier Pack of 10 new premium themes worth $4.99 for free. The new update also brings a lot of new features including SwiftKey Store that would let you purchase premium themes and theme packs, a new Nickel default theme, optional number row, improved prediction engine and more.

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Facebook accidentally rolls out Slingshot app, takes it down from Apple App Store

Last month reports suggested that Facebook is working on a Snapchat competitor Slingshot. The ephemeral messaging app enables users to send disappearing photo and video messages.Facebook launched Slingshot today on the Apple App store but then took it down after some time.

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Skype for iPhone to undergo major facelift within a week

Microsoft has announced that it will soon give Skype for iPhone a major makeover in about a week’s time. The latest 5.0 update will make the Skype app for iPhone five times faster than the current app along with fewer lags.

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CyanogenMod Theme Showcase app coming to Google Play on June 16th

CyanogenMod has announced that their Theme Showcase app will available in the Google Play Store from June 16. The well-known custom ROM had previously launched their CM Apps app onto the Play Store.

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Apple reportedly acquires social recommendation search app SpotSetter

In a bid to boost its mapping service, Apple has scooped up social search engine app SpotSetter, according to Techcrunch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the company. Founded in 2011, SpotSetter provides personalized recommendations for places to go such as restaurants, stores and entertainment venues.

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