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Blogger app for Android updated, brings Tablet support finally

Blogger for Android Tablet support

Google has updated the official Blogger app to version 2.0.41 that brings support for Android tablets finally. The Blogger Android app was released back in February 2011. The app had seen several changes since the launch, but it took more than 2 years for Google to bring the tablet support. This update also brings improved compose screen with WYSIWYG editor for existing posts that was introduced for the iOS app in version 2.1.7.1. Blogger for iOS got iPad support back in November last year. Continue reading “Blogger app for Android updated, brings Tablet support finally”

Google releases Cloud Print app for Android

Google Cloud Print for Android

Google has released Cloud Print app for Android. This lets you send a picture or a document from your Android device to a cloud print-connected printer. You can also track the status of your print jobs from the app easily. Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad were updated recently with Cloud Print features. Google Print is already available for Chrome for Android, Google Drive for Android, Gmail Mobile app.

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Whatsapp processes a record 27 billion messages in a day

Whatsapp, the ubiquitous instant messaging service, has hit a new record – a whopping 27 billion messages processed in a day. They tweeted out this announcement by explaining the split between outbound and inbound messages over a period of 24 hours. By comparison, Apple’s iMessage service processes around 1 billion messages a day which is a far cry from Whatsapp’s numbers. Having used the innovative form of tying up the service with a phone number, Whatsapp skyrocketed to popularity especially in India as it was basically used as a free SMS service when SMS rates were high and notorious in public holidays.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a new software update in India, brings new features

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500DDUBMEA update India

Samsung released the first software update for the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) last month that brought stability improvements. Now a new update (I9500DDUBMEA)is rolling out for the Galaxy S4 users in India. This update brings new features such as option to move apps to the SD card, Semi-transparent status bar, new Smart Pause toggle in the notification, New camera firmware and lots more. The update rolled out for the Snapdragon version of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) in Germany last week. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a new software update in India, brings new features”

Apple announces iOS 7, Coming this fall with a new User Interface, Control Center and more

iOS 7

Apple has finally announced the iOS7, the most expected iOS update at the WWDC 2013. It is the successor of the iOS 6 that was released last year. The iOS 7 is the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone that brings a whole new simplistic user interface with redesigned fonts. It also brings new features such as Control Center, AirDrop for iOS, smarter multitasking and lots more features. Continue reading “Apple announces iOS 7, Coming this fall with a new User Interface, Control Center and more”

JoikuShare now available for Windows Phone 8

JoikuShare for Windows Phone 8

Joiku, Finland-based company that released the JoikuShare and JoikuShare Pro apps for Android, has released the for Windows Phone 8 devices. This would let you Wirelessly transfer your Windows phone files and media between laptops, tablets, other phones and SmartTVs over WiFi. Both the devices must be connected to the same WiFi network to share files. Continue reading “JoikuShare now available for Windows Phone 8”

Google reportedly to buy Waze for $1.3 Bn

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Waze is a one-of-a-kind GPS navigation service, in which some real time data depends on crowd sourced data from users all over the world using its app. Recently, Waze touted an impressive number of 50 million users on its service. It has been rumoured for quite some time that Waze has been on sale and many biggies like Facebook, Apple and Google were in talks to acquire the Israeli company. But if the recent reports from Israel are to be believed, Google has apparently won the race and is all prepared to buy Waze for a cool $1.3 Bn, which is more than what Facebook paid for Instagram.

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Fruit Ninja for Android updated with local Multiplayer support for Tablets, New blades, Backgrounds and more

Fruit Ninja for Android v1.8.6

Fruit Ninja for Android has been updated to version 1.8.6 that brings lot of new features including local multiplayer support for tablets (7-inch and above), 8 new blades, 7 new backgrounds, new power-ups and pomegranate fruit. Get deals from the new travelling merchant Gutsu and Truffles. Some of these features are already available for the iPhone and iPad.

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Nokia Chat v1.1 Beta for Lumia brings NFC support, option to share a place and more

Nokia Chat 1.1 Beta for Lumia

Nokia has updated the Chat Beta for Lumia Windows Phone devices to version 1.1 that brings Tap+Send (NFC) sharing between Lumia phones to share details of anyone on your chat contact list. This update brings option to share a place in chat that offers touchable map preview with links to place details, directions, and reviews, powered by HERE Maps. It also has improvements and support for more countries. The app lets you chat with Nokia Chat and Yahoo! Messenger users. Continue reading “Nokia Chat v1.1 Beta for Lumia brings NFC support, option to share a place and more”

Evernote for Android and Windows Phone updated with Reminders

Evernote Reminders for Android and Windows Phone

Evernote app for Android and Windows Phone have been updated that brings the new Evernote reminders. The reminders feature brings 3 features in 1 such as reminder alarms, set Note based to-dos to Mark notes as done, pin a note to order reminder manually or by date. You can tap the alarm clock inside a note, optionally, choose a due date and time to set reminders. You can also view reminders by notebook and subscribe to reminders in shared and business notebooks. Evernote for iPhone and iPad got reminders in the version 5.3 update last month. Continue reading “Evernote for Android and Windows Phone updated with Reminders”

Facebook Home gets Favorites tray to pin frequently used apps

Facebook has updated the Facebook Home app for Android that brings a favorites tray that shows a row of apps at the bottom of every screen in the app launcher. You press and hold the app icon you want to move and drag it in or out of the favorites tray. You can also rearrange the placement of the apps within the favorites tray. The new update also brings some bug fixes. Continue reading “Facebook Home gets Favorites tray to pin frequently used apps”

Samsung Galaxy S4 software update brings option to move apps to SD Card, HDR video and more

Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-9505 Update

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S4 starting from Germany that brings lots of new features such as option to move apps to the SD card, HDR video recording, Semi-transparent status bar, new Smart Pause toggle in the notification, New camera firmware and lots more. Samsung released the first update for the Exynos version of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) last month that brought stability improvements. The new update is rolling out for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) in Germany, but Sammobile says the update would also be available for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 software update brings option to move apps to SD Card, HDR video and more”

Twitter for Windows Phone 8 updated with filters, Lens app integration and more

Twitter for Windows Phone has been updated to version 3.1 that brings filter for photos finally that lets you apply different filter when you upload a photo. It also brings Lens app integration that lets you launch the capture and upload photo on Twitter directly, option to play embedded Vine videos directly from within tweets and lots more. The official Twitter app for Android and iPhone got the filters back in December last year. Twitter for Windows Phone got a new design earlier this year. Continue reading “Twitter for Windows Phone 8 updated with filters, Lens app integration and more”

Opera Mini 4.5 for Java phones released, brings improved download manager, new UI and more

Opera Mini 4.5 for Java phones

Opera has updated the Opera Mini browser to version 4.5 for Java phones. This brings the new download manager from Opera Mini 7.1 that lets you Pause, resume and restart your downloads, new UI with lighter, brighter design and lots more new features. Opera Mini uses data compress that saves up to 90% of data charges. Continue reading “Opera Mini 4.5 for Java phones released, brings improved download manager, new UI and more”

ESPNcricinfo app for iPhone updated with new features, update for Android coming soon

ESPNcricinfo for iPhone

ESPNcricinfo has announced updates for its official iPhone and Android apps, just in time for the Champions Trophy. The updated iPhone app version 3.0 brings a new design, offers editorials, new, stats and more along with the live scores. It offers offers social sharing, offline access, Quiz, Glossary and lots more new features. The landscape mode would be added in future updates. The company says it records nearly 316 million page views and more than 507 million minutes of time spent on ESPNcricinfo each month across all mobile devices in India. Continue reading “ESPNcricinfo app for iPhone updated with new features, update for Android coming soon”