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Twitter for Android v4.1.3 update brings new reply composer and better sharing

Twitter for Android got a major update to version 4.1.2 last week that brought lot of new features including Richer search results, Direct Messages sync across devices and lots more new features. Twitter has pushed a minor update to the Android app that brings New reply composer on the bottom in the Tweet details and option to share a tweet as DM in the new version 4.1.3 update. Twitter for iPhone got the new compose window feature in the v5.8 update last week. Continue reading “Twitter for Android v4.1.3 update brings new reply composer and better sharing”

Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad updated with Google Apps integration, data compression and more

Google Chrome iPhone and iPad v28

Google has released an update for the Chrome app for iPhone and iPad to version 28.0.1500.12 that brings Google Apps integration, fullscreen browsing to iPad and option sign in to other Google apps with a single click. This would let you open Maps, YouTube, Google+, and Google Drive links in the dedicated apps app instead of browser. Google promises that more apps would be available soon. Continue reading “Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad updated with Google Apps integration, data compression and more”

Google Maps for iOS v2.0 update brings iPad support, Enhanced navigation and more

Google Maps for iOS v2.0

Google has updated the Google Maps app for iOS to version 2.0 that finally brings a new design for iPad. This update also brings new features including enhanced search and navigation, Explore feature and more. Google Maps for Android got these features in the version 7.0 update that started rolling out last week. Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS v2.0 update brings iPad support, Enhanced navigation and more”

WhatsApp moves to subscription-based model on iOS at $0.99/year

WhatsApp collected for $ 0.99 as a one time payment for the iPhone app. Now the company has changed their business model that would offer the app free for the first year after that the user would be charged $.99 (~Rs. 55) per year after that, similar to other platforms such as Android and Windows Phone. If you had purchased the app already or downloaded the app when it went free it will remain free for the rest of your life. Continue reading “WhatsApp moves to subscription-based model on iOS at $0.99/year”

Vine for Android updated with Channels, Widget, Capture tools and more

Vine for Android v1.3.1

Vine for iPhone got lot of features in an update last week. These features are now available for Vine for Android that brings new channels (up to 15 channels in the explore screen including comedy, music, nature and more with theme and Popular feed), Fast capture widget to capture something in one click directly from the home screen, Revining option (like retweet) to share other’s vines and more new features. The Vine app for Android got option to protect a post in a minor update recently. Continue reading “Vine for Android updated with Channels, Widget, Capture tools and more”

Rovio Stars releases Tiny Thief puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad

Rovio Stars Tiny Thief

Rovio, the creators of the popular Angry Birds franchise has published Tiny Thief, a new game for Android, iPhone and iPad. Rovio published Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage last month through Rovio Stars, the new mobile game publishing program. In this game you play as Tiny Thief, an unconventional hero who uses cunning and trickery to out-smart his opponents across six epic medieval adventures. You need to solve the puzzles using interactive gameplay elements. There are over 3500 animations in the game that offers a fun filled gameplay. Continue reading “Rovio Stars releases Tiny Thief puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad”

Foursquare releases a new app for Nokia Series 40 devices

Foursquare for Nokia Series 40

Foursquare, popular location-based check-in service has launched a new app for Nokia Series 40 (S40) devices including Asha devices. This would let the Nokia series 40 user to check-in to places easily, get awesome deals in the places around you, get recommendations for places to go to, and share your check-ins on Facebook and Twitter. Continue reading “Foursquare releases a new app for Nokia Series 40 devices”

OnMobile launches Help Me app for Android aimed at personal safety

Help Me on Mobile for Android

OnMobile, leading provider of value-added services (VAS) has launched Help Me on Mobile, a free 24×7 mobile application targeted at the personal safety of women, children, young adults and senior citizens. This app would let them call for help during emergencies during medical emergencies, crime situations (eve-teasing, theft, rape, stalking, etc.) and accidents (road accidents, fire and other mishaps).
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Dhingana for iPhone and iPad v4.0 update brings Dhingana Gold premium subscription service

Dhingana for iOS v4.0 Gold

Dhingana, popular online music streaming service in India has launched Dhingana Gold, premium subscription service for iOS user. This would let them enjoy premium features such as music downloads, offline sync unlimited songs, access to music in HD quality, adfree experience and ability to sync downloads across up to 2 devices. Both Saavn and Gaana had already introduce similar subscription service such as Saavn Pro and Gaana+ earlier this year. Continue reading “Dhingana for iPhone and iPad v4.0 update brings Dhingana Gold premium subscription service”

Google Maps v7.0 for Android starts rolling out, brings new design, enhanced navigation and more

Google Maps 7.0 for Android

Google unveiled the new Google Maps back at the Google I/O last month. Now Google has started rolling out the Google Maps v7.0 update for Android users (Android 4.0.3 and later) that brings new features including a new design for Android tablets and, enhanced navigation including live traffic updates, dynamic rerouting that shows you quicker alternate route available automatically, new methods of discovery that would let you find places to eat, drink, shop, play etc. and lots more new features. Continue reading “Google Maps v7.0 for Android starts rolling out, brings new design, enhanced navigation and more”

Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with DM sync, improved search and more

Twitter has updated the apps for Android, iPhone and iPad apps that brings direct messages (DM) sync across all your devices, so when you read a DM on your a device, it will be marked as read in other devices. Twitter for Android v4.1.2, iPhone and iPad v5.8 update brings improved search results that shows expanded user result with full bio when you search for people on Twitter. It also shows similar accounts when you swipe to the left, and a new in-app indicator in search results will show you when there are new Tweets for your query. The iPhone app now has built-in Tweet composer that appears when you tap to see details.

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Camera360 app to be pre-installed on the Nokia Lumia 925

Camera360 for Windows Phone 8

Camera360 has partnered with Nokia to pre-install the Camera360 app on the Lumia 925, the latest Lumia smartphone. The app would come pre-loaded on the device following its sales start in China from 28th June 2013. So it is clear that only new devices would come with the app pre-installed, since we did not find the app on our device that we unboxed last month. Camera360 has also announced that the app has been optimized for the device for better images. Continue reading “Camera360 app to be pre-installed on the Nokia Lumia 925”

Instagram for iPhone updated with landscape mode

Instagram for iPhone 4.0.2 Landscape mode

Instagram for iPhone got a huge update last month that brought video support. Now the app has received a minor update to version 4.0.2 that lets you shoot photos or record videos in landscape orientation. When you switch your iPhone to the landscape orientation all the buttons switch automatically to the landscape mode, you can’t use the volume button as a shutter in this mode. Continue reading “Instagram for iPhone updated with landscape mode”

Datawind to pre-install CricHQ cricket scoring app on UbiSlate tablets

DataWind Ubislate CricHQ

Datawind, the company behind the popular low-cost Aakash tablet has announced a partnership with CricHQ, global cricket technology company. With this partnership, Datawind would be pre-installing the CricHQ app on all their Ubislate tablets. This app would let the users get the latest cricket scores, watch training videos and receive live ball-by-ball updates. The UbiSlate tablets come pre-loaded with NCERT e-books. The company says that the new move is aimed at bridging the digital gap between professional and grassroots cricketers across rural and urban India Continue reading “Datawind to pre-install CricHQ cricket scoring app on UbiSlate tablets”

Sony Mobile rolls out my Xperia remote security service globally

Sony has announced that they have started rolling out free remote security service called my Xperia for Xperia devices globally. Sony rolled it out starting from Nordic countries back in January 2013. Now after several months of beta testing and tweaks, the app has been graduated to stable version. This would let the Xperia users find the device remotely when it is lost, protect private information by locking the device or delete all the information on the device. It uses Google account to connect to the device. Continue reading “Sony Mobile rolls out my Xperia remote security service globally”