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Esmail November 9th, 2016 3:24 PM 16 COMMENTS

Mobile wallets and online payment service providers ride the tide of PM Modi’s announcement, promote cashless transacting!

Hours after the historically redefining announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decommissioning all Rs. 500 and 1000 denomination currency notes, Mobile wallets and online payment service providers have seized the opportunity to promote cashless transactions by their users to tide over this period. Late evening on Tuesday came an announcement which shook the entire nation, the higher denomination currency notes of Rs.500 and 1000 ceased to be legal tender. People... Read More

Zara Ali November 7th, 2016 12:57 PM 4 COMMENTS

WhatsApp for iPhone gets complete GIF sharing support

While some of the Android users have been enjoying the animated GIF images sharing on WhatsApp for quite some time in the beta version, now iOS users have got the official support for GIF sharing. The newest iOS update carries the full-fledged ability to send, create, and receive GIFs on WhatsApp. The changelog for WhatsApp for iPhone version 2.16.15 states GIF support. WhatsApp for iOS now completely supports GIF... Read More

Ria Lakshman October 30th, 2016 4:01 AM 13 COMMENTS

Google Allo: Are there enough reasons to try this Google chat app?

From Facebook’s Messenger to WeChat and Line, there are various messaging apps fighting fiercely for the users’ attention. The latest to join the array is Google Allo. The app, which did not gain much popularity as expected, recently received an update. On the occasion, here we try to understand how Allo differs itself from the rest of the messaging app, especially Whatsapp and does it carry enough features to get... Read More

Ria Lakshman October 27th, 2016 2:42 PM 3 COMMENTS

Google Allo update 2.0 brings spilt screen and quick-reply features onboard

Although Google Allo failed to make an impressive start as expected, the messaging app is getting an update in a hope to grab more audience. The new update Allo 2.0 brings Nougat split-screen support and quick reply from notifications. To list a few more changes in Allo 2.0, there is a support for toggling chats to monochrome, a direct voice recognition in Google Assistant, splash screen, GIF support in the... Read More

Ria Lakshman October 18th, 2016 2:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google Flights update helps to find best flight deals with price trends

Google will now help you to get the best price for your flight journeys. Google Flights will update the information of flights which are likely to go for a price hike. However, the information may not be accurate every time as it is based on the past flight data. “This holiday season we’re making travel planning less stressful by updating you when flights are likely to increase in price, helping... Read More

Zara Ali October 14th, 2016 6:00 AM 3 COMMENTS

Tinder introduces a new algorithm ‘Smart Photos’ to boost matches for users

Tinder is no doubt one of the most used dating apps. With its growing user base, the app makers do not want to leave any stone unturned. To fetch more matches for the users, Tinder has introduced a new feature dubbed as "Smart Photos." It will allow users to choose their best representative photos for getting more right swipes. Explaining the idea behind the new algorithm, the app makers claim... Read More

Esmail October 4th, 2016 3:58 PM 14 COMMENTS

Now book OLA cabs even when you have no internet on your smartphone

Even though this the era of the internet and data has become akin to oxygen for survival, there are times when finds himself without data connectivity, maybe you rely only on wifi connectivity or your data pack ran out unexpectedly and your operator doesn't support emergency data loan service. What if you need to hail a cab to get from one place to another and even the regular Kaali Peeli... Read More

Zara Ali October 1st, 2016 5:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

“Messenger Day” is Facebook’s another attempt to copy Snapchat features

There is nothing new about Facebook trying to copy Snapchat features. In yet another clone move, the social media giant is now testing Snapchat Stories-like feature for its Messenger app. It had already rolled out a similar feature on Instagram, a month ago. A report by TechCrunch says that Facebook has started rolling out the new feature, dubbed as Messenger Day. This feature allows users to post photos and videos... Read More

Ria Lakshman September 27th, 2016 4:08 PM 1 COMMENTS

Chrome for Android now lets you save data and view Webpages, Videos offline

In the wake of its 18th birthday, Google has announced new features for Google Chrome for Android. The new features, targeted at Indian users, bring a few significant improvements over its data-saving capabilities. Primarily, Google Chrome for Android now enables users to save music, videos, and webpages for offline viewing. It also optimizes websites and pages to adjust to the low internet connectivity. It now supports MP4 videos and this... Read More

Ria Lakshman September 25th, 2016 12:38 PM 1 COMMENTS

MobiKwik introduces partial payment for bus ticket reservation and cash pick up for bus ticket booking

Customers of MobiKwik can make partial payments for ticket reservations, announces the company. In addition, the users can also claim for a cash pick up facility for bus ticket booking. The new provisions are added to make the journeys seamless, thereby to enhance the customer experience, said MobiKwik. “We are currently doing 4000 daily bus bookings and have already seen the service grow hundred percent in the past one month.... Read More

Ria Lakshman August 31st, 2016 4:55 PM 2 COMMENTS

Google In Apps will help users search for content within Android apps

Google has introduced a new search mode for Android phones that enables the users to search content stored inside the apps. Titled as “In Apps”, the option can be found inside Android’s Google app. It searches third-party user-installed apps as well. An impressive thing about “In Apps” is that it works offline. The search feature will help users find people’s names inside apps, images, videos, notes, and more offline. Coming... Read More

Ria Lakshman August 26th, 2016 5:00 PM 6 COMMENTS

WhatsApp shares user information with Facebook for better ad targeting

In what appears to be a reversal of the privacy policy it earlier assured, WhatsApp is handing over the user data to its parent company Facebook including your phone number. According to WhatsApp's new terms and policy, Facebook can see the phone number that people use with their WhatsApp account. This in a way helps social media giant to gather data for ads. Hence, it can target better ads and provide... Read More