Facebook Inc on Wednesday opened up its Messenger service for developers to create apps and for consumers to communicate directly with retailers, in the social media network’s latest effort to expand its…
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Microsoft announces new cloud-based Azure App service
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the launch of a new cloud-based Azure App service which will let web developers develop and run cross-device applications in one single place. “App Service is an integrated…
Twitter teams up with Foursquare to allow for location tagging in tweets
Twitter has teamed up with Foursquare to allow users to add their precise location data to tweets via official apps and the web. At present, Twitter users have the option to tag…
Amazon ‘Prime Music’ now supports ad-free radio stations
Amazon has updated its music streaming service ‘Prime Music’ for iOS with support for radio stations. The updated Amazon Music iOS app version 4.0 now supports “Prime Stations,” which lets users select…
‘BlackBerry Protected’ rolls out for Android and iOS
BlackBerry has rolled out its enterprise-grade BBM Protect for Android and iOS devices. The BBM Protected is a high-security messaging app that allows users to chat without worrying of any potential hacking…
Facebook likely to update Messenger with support for third-party apps
Recent reports suggest Facebook will soon update its Messenger to add support for third-party apps in a bid to compete with the successful messaging apps like WeChat and Line. According to a…
Leaked screenshot hints at Facebook’s new Android dialer app ‘Phone’
Facebook is currently testing an Android dialer app dubbed ‘Phone,’ new leaked pictures suggest. Leaked screenshots of the under-testing app, which recently surfaced on of technology news website, Android Police, hints the…
‘Amazon Unlocked’ will let users access paid apps for free, new report claims
Amazon is currently working on a new service called ‘Unlocked’ which aims to offer users free access to a large number of paid apps and games. According to internal Amazon documents obtained…
Facebook now lets users send and receive money through its Messenger App
Facebook on Tuesday announced it has updated its Messenger app with a new feature which will let users send and receive money through the app itself. The new payments feature will allow…
Google to review Android apps prior to publication on Play Store
Google has announced it now has an expert team of human moderators to review new app submissions for approval. Previously, new apps submitted to Google Play store didn’t require any approval by…
Google rolls out Calendar app for iPhone
Google has rolled out its Calendar app for iPhone, months after it debuted an Android version. The Google Calendar iPhone app has the same features as its Android counterpart. First and foremost…
Gmail for iOS now supports reply from notification, new attachment viewer, more
Google has updated the Gmail app for iOS with a slew of new features including lock screen replies, share sheet functions and more. One of the notable features introduced to Gmail for…
$14.99 HBO Now subscription service to be available from April
HBO has announced its new standalone service dubbed ‘HBO Now’ will be available for subscription beginning April for $14.99 (£9.90) a month, right in time for the latest season of “Game of…
BBM for Android hits 100 million download milestone
BlackBerry has announced its mobile messaging application BBM for Android has hit the 100 million download milestone. Announced in late October 2013, BBM for Android has 3.7 million reviews on the Play…
Bluetooth beacon tech helps visually impaired travel the London Tube independently
Thanks to the new Bluetooth beacon technology, visually impaired Brits can now travel independently on the London Underground using a smartphone app. Developed by Ustwo in collaboration with the Royal London Society…