Jabong has rolled out shopping app on Android and iOS that will enable users to shop directly from their mobile and tablets.
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Top 5 SMS Apps for Android
Android has always allowed users to replace the core applications with third party offerings and today we will be checking out our top five alternatives to the default messaging application. Though the use of SMS is dwindling, developers continue to update their SMS applications. There are a lot of SMS applications in the Play Store and with Android 4.4.2, Google has given the control of the SMS applications to users allowing them to change the default SMS application.
WeChat introduces real-time location sharing feature
WeChat has rolled out a new feature to its mobile platform that allows users to inform their friends and family about their location. The Real time location sharing feature on WeChat will let users send their current location to others with a single tap.
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Nimbuzz teams up with LG to pre-install app on devices, offers free ISD calls
Nimbuzz entered into a partnership with LG Mobiles to provide 100 minutes of free international calls to any number in the US. In addition to this, the Nimbuzz app will be pre-installed on LG devices. For starters, the instant messaging cross platform app will be available on L–Series III smartphones, before expanding to other devices.
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Pinterest rolls out new search tool on mobile, hits over 30 billion pins
With aim to enhance users search experience on mobile, Pinterest has rolled out new features viz. Guided Search, Custom Categories and Related Pins.
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Facebook buys fitness tracking app Moves
Facebook has scooped up fitness tracking app Moves for an undisclosed sum. The app which is available on Android and iPhone will continue to run separately even after the acquisition. Developed by ProtoGeo Oy, the 2-year-old Helsinki company’s Moves app runs in the background on users’ phones and uses location data to build up a profile of their activities throughout the day.
IFTTT app now available for Android
IFTTT or “if this then that” has launched their Android app finally. The iPhone app was launched back in July last year and the iPad app arrived earlier this month. The app is also available for Android tablets. You need to find a Channel that has Recipes. You can browse through a Channel to select a Recipe or create your own Recipe. Once the Recipe is activated, it triggers an action. Continue reading “IFTTT app now available for Android”
Opera Coast browser released for iPhone, iPad app gets new features
Opera launched its Coast browser for iPad with gesture-based user interface back in September and updated it to version 3.0 in December. It has finally released the app for iPhone. The Opera Coast update (version 3.0) also brings a lot of new features for iOS, including suggestions for discovering popular sites, Automatic home screen tiles sync using iCloud, new wallpapers and more. Continue reading “Opera Coast browser released for iPhone, iPad app gets new features”
Truecaller ties up with Tata Docomo to offer free data and premium features
Truecaller, popular for its caller ID application has partnered with Tata Docomo to offer free data for Truecaller usage and Premium Truecaller features to its customers. This will help propel the usage of Truecaller in India and enable users to stay protected from spam calls, believes Truecaller. Continue reading “Truecaller ties up with Tata Docomo to offer free data and premium features”
Sony launches Background Defocus app on Google Play
Sony has launched its Background Defocus app in Google Play Store which can be downloaded for free by all Xperia smartphone users. Compatible on devices running on Android 4.2 and higher, the app enables users to take photo and add a background blur.
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Viber finally arrives for BlackBerry 10 smartphones
Viber, popular for its messaging and voice calling app has launched the BlackBerry 10 app finally. It updated the iPhone app to version 4.2 yesterday that brought a flat look to match the iOS 7 and added new features including share multiple images at the same time, record and share longer video messages and block specific phone numbers. BlackBerry 10 has all the popular features such as Viber Out, Viber Sticker Market and more. Continue reading “Viber finally arrives for BlackBerry 10 smartphones”
Wikipedia for Windows Phone 8.1 updated with Cortana support
Windows Phone 8.1 has been out as a developer preview for just a little more than a week, but we are already seeing developers updating their apps to support the OS’ new features. Among the many apps being updated is Wikipedia, developed by Rudy Huyn. This app is the closest to an official app from one of the world’s largest resources for information, as it is made by a popular third party developer with Wikipedia themselves approving and endorsing it for the platform. The app now has been updated to include support for Cortana, the new personal voice assistant and one of the major new features of the OS. Once updated, the v2.3 will let you directly search for topics using your voice by giving simple commands to Cortana.
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Instagram personalizes Explore Tab
Instagram has tailored its Explore Tab in order to offer more personalized content to its users. Announced in 2012, the Explore tab shows you photos and videos of persons you don’t know and the ones that are not in you friend list. It was a replacement to the Popular section. Hence, users are forced to view these random media content against their will.
Google to offer mobile app install ads in Search and YouTube
In a bid to enhance its ad offerings, Google will soon start to roll out mobile app install ads in mobile search and YouTube. The company is following other tech giants like Facebook and Yahoo. Just last week Twitter also introduced app-install ads on its mobile platform.
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Viber for iPhone gets iOS 7 redesign and new features
Viber has updated its app for iPhone app to version 4.2 that brings a flat design from the ground-up for the iOS 7. This update also lets users to share multiple images at the same time, record and share longer video messages and block specific phone numbers. It also now indicates if the other person is typing for Android tablet app, Linux, Windows and Mac apps. Continue reading “Viber for iPhone gets iOS 7 redesign and new features”