Whatsapp has finally added the the Voice calling feature update to the Whatsapp for Windows Phone app. The feature was rolled out to beta testers late last month. The Voice calling feature which is already available on Android, Blackberry 10 and iOS versions of the app lets you make voice calls to other Whatsapp users […]
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Nokia will return to Smartphone business in 2016, only as a Designer and Licensor
After initially denying it was re-entering the smartphone business; Nokia has finally confirmed it would be returning to smartphone business in 2016. There is however a catch, the company would prefer to design and license it names to be used on the smartphones. According to Nokia CEO, Rajeev Suri in an interview with Germany publication, […]
FairPhone 2 is a recyclable Modular Android Smartphone
FairPhone has announced its latest model smartphone – the Fairphone 2. The Netherlands company is dedicated to making eco-friendly smartphones which are ethically sourced and safe to use. The device carries on the company’s policy for respecting human right and the environment. The FairPhone 2 is a modular smartphone and is easy to repairs or […]
Cortana for Android Beta version would be available in July
Microsoft has now confirmed that a beta version of the Cortana for Android app would be available in July. Last month, the company confirmed it would be making Cortana available for Android phones and iPhones, making the app a companion for Cortana on Windows 10 PCs. The company however did not state a timeframe as […]
Nokia and LG enter into smartphone patent licensing deal
Nokia Technologies has announced it has entered a smartphone patent licensing deal with South Korean manufacturer, LG Electronics. As part of the licensing deal, LG would pay royalties to Nokia. LG would have access to more than 60 patents owned by Nokia which are related to 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies and would become […]
Moments app from Facebook lets you share your picture privately with your friends
Facebook has announced a standalone private photo sharing mobile app called Moments; it is already available for on Android and iOS in the US. The app is created by Facebook’s Creative Labs and would roll-out to more countries soon. The basis behind the app is to make sharing photos privately among persons or group of […]
Facebook Messenger crosses 700 Million Monthly Active Users
Hot on the heels of joining the over 1 Billion download club on Play Store, Facebook Messenger has now officially passed the 700 million monthly active users mark. During Facebook’s annual investor meeting on Last week Thursday, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook Messenger now has a total of 700 million monthly active users. The company’s […]
Twitter increases the 140-character limit in DMs to 10,000 starting July
Twitter is lifting the 140-character limit in DMs starting next month. The limit has now been raised to 10,000 characters which is almost like unlimited as even the Romeos and Juliets of this world wouldn’t send that long a DM (Direct Message). The feature is already ready but the company is waiting for developers to […]
Checkout the Google Tool that helps you choose the right Android Smartphone
Google has added a new online tool that helps users select the best Android smartphone of choice based on the features you need them for. The service is available via the Mountain View based company’s Android homepage and for now suggestions are based on smartphones in the US only. Checkout the Google Tool that helps […]
Google announces its own Twitch competitor – Youtube Gaming
After publicly courting Twitch and a failed bid to acquire the company which ended being owned by Amazon. This has pushed Google in announcing the its own Twitch rival – Youtube Gaming. The new gaming app and website dedicated to video game content would be available in the UK and US starting this summer. The […]