Pokemon Go for iOS uses Apple’s ARKit tools to bring advanced AR+ features

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Niantic, the makers of Pokémon GO today announced an update for iOS devices that brings advanced AR+ support which leverages on Apple’s ARKit framework. This update will only be available for iPhones running on iOS 11 on the iPhone 6s and later devices.  Continue reading “Pokemon Go for iOS uses Apple’s ARKit tools to bring advanced AR+ features”

Microsoft Edge browser launched for Android and iOS

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Back in October, Microsoft released the beta preview of the Edge browser for Android and iOS and today the company has launched the browser that is available for both iOS and Android. The app was under testing period the last month and after collecting feedback from testers, Microsoft today has made it public. Continue reading “Microsoft Edge browser launched for Android and iOS”

WhatsApp adds Live Location Sharing for Android and iOS

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WhatsApp is rolling out a new live location sharing feature on both Android and iOS today. You could choose to share your real-time location for 15 minutes, 1 hour or 8 hours with your loved ones in chat message with a single person or a group. I always dislike giving directions to people over phone and have always relied on WhatsApp location sharing feature to keep it simple. This new update makes location sharing even more seamless.

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Google Search app for iOS now suggests articles based on what you are reading

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Google has rolled out a new feature for its Search app for iOS that makes it easy to explore and discover content while browsing the web. With the latest update, Google Search app will now suggest articles related to what you are reading.   Continue reading “Google Search app for iOS now suggests articles based on what you are reading”

WhatsApp is finally testing ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature on Android and iOS

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It looks like soon you will be able to unsend a message you might have accidently sent to a person on WhatsApp. The Facebook owned messaging app is finally testing a feature that will let you recall a message after it is sent, according to WABetaInfo. Dubbed as ‘Delete for Everyone’, the feature will allow you to quickly delete messages before the receiver has had a chance to read them.
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Opera Mini for iOS gets AI powered news feed and more

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Opera has revamped Opera Mini for iOS with new features and redesigned UI. The AI powered news feed has been added on its start page that helps users to get the news four times faster than the previous version. The news feed is powered by the GBDT (gradient boosting decision trees) machine learning algorithm and deep neural network (DNN) learning. Continue reading “Opera Mini for iOS gets AI powered news feed and more”

WhatsApp for iPhone adds support for all files, pinned chats and more

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WhatsApp for iPhone has received a new update that adds a couple of features. The update which bumps the app to version 2.17.40 brings the ability to pin chats on top, share any type of files and other features.

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WhatsApp for iOS v2.17.30 and later to get message recall feature soon

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WhatsApp is inching closer to add the much awaited feature that will allow use to recall sent messages. The Facebook owned messaging app is working on developing the feature that lets users recall a message till up to five minutes. This feature is coming to v2.17.30+ for iPhone first, but will also hit Android and Web.

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Google Assistant is reportedly coming to iOS soon

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Google has been expanding Google Assistant to more Android devices. Now, according to a latest report from Android Police, Google will soon launch Google Assistant for iOS. Citing unnamed sources, the report said that Google may announce Assistance for iOS at the I/O conference tomorrow. Continue reading “Google Assistant is reportedly coming to iOS soon”

Google Maps for Android and iOS get parking reminders

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Google Maps will now help you find your parked car thanks to a new parking reminder feature. Available for Android and iOS, the feature will let users record their parking locations. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android and iOS get parking reminders”

WhatsApp for iOS now lets you ask Siri to read messages, tweaks calls tab and more

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WhatsApp for iOS has received a latest message that brings some tweaks and improvements. The update that bumps the app to version 2.17.20 adds the ability for users to ask Siri to Read Out Their Latest Messages. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS now lets you ask Siri to read messages, tweaks calls tab and more”

Google Maps for iOS gets Timeline feature in latest update

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Just yesterday, Google Maps for iOS received directions widget and iMessage app for location sharing. Now, the app is getting a timeline feature that allows users to get a quick view at the recently visited places and keep a track of them in an easy way.
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Google Maps for iOS gets directions widget and iMessage app for location sharing

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Google Maps for iOS has received a bunch of new features in latest update. The update that bumps the app to version  4.30.0 brings a new directions widget and a iMessage app for easier location sharing.

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Android app revenue will surpass iOS this year: App Annie

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iOS has always topped Android in terms of revenue, however that is about to change this year. A new report from App Annie predicts that Android app revenue will overtake iOS in 2017.

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Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus – What’s different

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Samsung’s S series lineup and Apple’s iPhone lineup never do get announced at the same time. Hence most people say that comparisons between the two are often unfair. While that may be debatable, a comparison is definitely needed and is unavoidable. Here is a spec comparison between the two bigger siblings in each company’s lineup.

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