BlackBerry is finally all set to bring its BBM, the instant messaging service to Windows Phone platform by later this year. With the launch in Apple and Android platforms last year turning…
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Yahoo keen to replace Google on Apple devices?
Latest report claims that Yahoo’s Chief Executive Marissa Mayer is trying to persuade Apple to ditch Google for Yahoo as the default search engine on iOS devices. According to the Re/code report,…
Google Helpouts lands on iOS
Google on Tuesday rolled out an iOS version of its Hangout-based live video tutorial service, Helpouts. Google Helpouts for iOS version 1.0.1 requires iOS 6 or higher and will be initially available…
Samsung calls in Google executive to defend its stand in Apple lawsuit
Samsung Electronics has finally opened up its cards calling out the first of as many as seven Google witnesses in the latest round of $2bn patent trial with Apple. Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google…
BlackBerry to release Heartbleed patch
Heartbleed, vulnerability in the encryption code, is now the heart of headlines for major web companies. It all started with Yahoo, followed by various other websites. BlackBerry has now joined the club,…
Apple’s Greg Christie all set to retire
Apple has confirmed that Greg Christie, one of the main developer of the original iPhone software, is bidding good bye to the company. Christie was heading the Apple’s “Human Interface” team that…
Dropbox rolls out Carousel; brings Mailbox to Android
Dropbox on Wednesday expanded its app line-up, with a brand new app, Carousel and the the long-awaited Mailbox for Android app. “This is a little glimpse into our new home; a home…
Facebook Messenger for Android gets free Wi-Fi calling
Facebook has rolled out an update for its Android Messenger app introducing voice calling and pin chats features. The company pushed out the latest Facebook Messenger 4.0 update on Thursday and is…
Viber rolls out Viber Out calling feature for Windows Phone 8
Viber on Wednesday updated its Windows Phone 8 app with “Viber Out” calling feature, months after the feature landed on iOS and Android devices. The latest Viber v4.1 for Windows Phone 8…
Microsoft: Windows goes free for smartphones, tablets
Microsoft to offer Windows for free to smartphones and tablets vendors who manufacture devices with 9-inch or smaller screens, Microsoft executive VP Terry Myerson announced on Wednesday. Speaking at the Build conference,…
BlackBerry brings stickers to BBM users
BlackBerry on Tuesday announced a new update to BlackBerry Messenger that allows users to further personalise and enhance their chat experiences making them look more colorful and expressive. The new version of…
Android more stable than iOS, Galaxy S4 most stable smartphone
Latest figures reveal that Android has less reported app crashes than iOS and Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most stable device with a 0.9 percent crash rate, while the Apple’s iPad 2…
Free voice calling feature lands on Facebook Messenger app in India
Facebook has announced voice calling support for its Facebook Messenger app in India. This means that Facebook users in India will now be able make voice calls to anyone on their Facebook…
Twitch brings mobile game streaming to iOS starting with Gameloft’s Asphalt 8
Twitch, a video game streaming service, on Monday announced bringing its video game streaming service to iOS devices starting with Gameloft’s Asphalt 8. Until now, Twitch users could only stream games from…
Gmail for iOS gets background app refresh option
Google has made its Gmail for iOS app more relevant by adding background app refresh option to tackle the apparent lag plaguing the app. Through the update Gmail for iOS is now…