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HERE Maps gets updated on Windows 8.1, becomes available worldwide

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HERE Maps gets updated on Windows 8.1, becomes available worldwide

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Nokia has updated its HERE Maps on Windows 8.1. The update is a big one and brings in hosts of changes and improvements. Also, with the update, the app is now available worldwide.

HERE Maps now allows users to manually set their current position. This is a handy feature especially for users without a GPS chip on their system. You can set your location by either panning across the map or by entering the address. The city pages have also been given an update and revamped with the update. Lastly, route options have also been improved. You can plan your routes better and avoid ferries and toll roads. You can add up to eight waypoints on a route.

The update has just begun rolling out and may not be available in your region until a few hours.

HERE Maps – Windows Store

Instagram launches Snapchat rival Bolt in the most secret way possible

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Instagram launches Snapchat rival Bolt in the most secret way possible

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So what if we’ve heard from the initial reports that Facebook’s Snapchat rival Slingshot turned out to be a dud? Never mind since the company decided to make another similar app, launching it under Instagram’s banner. Called Bolt, the Snapchat competitor from Instagram has hit the Play Store and Apple App Store. It’s a soft launch and the app is currently available only in Singapore, South Africa and New Zealand. As the name suggests, the app has been designed to send photos and videos in the quickest way possible.

So how does Bolt expect to stand in the crowded market that has many in-house competitors besides the successful ones? User need to sign up using their phone number and the app doesn’t require an Instagram or Facebook account. The app then searches for other contacts in your address book who are using the app and allows you to add them to your favorites list (much like WhatsApp works). Once you open the app the camera opens up, but rather than the shutter button, there are your friends photos as icons on the screen. Clicking on of their faces sends them the photo. To send a video, just tap and hold instead.

You can only send a photo or a video to only one person at a time. The app also allows you to adjust a few settings like flash and add text to your images. Another useful feature that the app offers is “shake to unsend”. If you shake your phone within the first few seconds of sending the photo, it will recall the  sent photo.

How much of a success Bolt turns out to be will only be known in the future. But it seems like Facebook is throwing everything to get back at Snapchat, which declined the company’s $3 billion offer.

Bolt – Play Store

Bolt – Apple App Store

Facebook Messenger adds video sharing in the latest update on Windows Phone

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Facebook Messenger adds video sharing in the latest update on Windows Phone

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Facebook made it clear that it is making Messenger a mandatory download for users who wish to continue receiving and sending messages to their Facebook friends on smartphones. Now, a new update to the Messenger app on Windows Phone will also allow users to send videos. Also videos sent by other users can be played within the app. Here’s the changelog for version 6.0:

  • Video: Send photos and video instantly with one tap. When people send you videos, play them right in the app.
  • Stickers: With recent stickers, find your favorite stickers faster.
  • Plus, other improvements to make the app faster and more reliable

The update also makes finding stickers easier on the app. Plus, there are nit bit improvements to make the app faster and more reliable.

Grab Facebook Messenger from the Windows Phone Store here.

Spotify on iOS adds equalizer and Discover function to the app

Chetna Chauhan
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Spotify on iOS adds equalizer and Discover function to the app

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Spotify on iOS has been given and update and the app now sports an equalizer with 22 audio presets including electronic, hip-hop, acoustic and classical among others. You can also set your own custom settings in the equalizer with six different sliders for different frequencies. The app also gets a new Discover feature inside the Browse tab. The app also gets a redesigned artist page for iPad that shows the latest titles from that artist along with merchandise.

Changelog:

  • New: Want an equalizer? OK, it’s waiting for you in Settings. Go play.
  • New: Looking for Discover? You’ll now find it inside Browse. (iPhone)
  • New: We’ve redesigned the Artist page for iPad, now with latest release and merchandise.
  • Fictitious: This app will swap any sticker for Messi.

You can grab Spotify on iOS here.

Facebook Messenger to be made a compulsory download on mobile platforms

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Facebook Messenger to be made a compulsory download on mobile platforms

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In order to give a further push to its messaging service, Facebook is making use of Messenger mandatory on smartphones and tablets for users to send and receive message. The process had already started a few weeks back in parts of Europe and seeing it as a success, the company has decided to roll it out worldwide.

“In the next few days, we’re continuing to notify more people that if they want to send and receive Facebook messages, they’ll need to download the Messenger app. As we’ve said, our goal is to focus development efforts on making Messenger the best mobile messaging experience possible and avoid the confusion of having separate Facebook mobile messaging experiences. Messenger is used by more than 200 million people every month, and we’ll keep working to make it an even more engaging way to connect with people.”

With this, users will be forced to download Facebook Messenger on Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Facebook says the move will help it manage the two separate apps better, but of course, we understand that’s not the only reason. Recent reports claim that the company is aggressively looking to monetize its Messenger app and with so many people using Facebook, people will have no choice but to download the standalone Messenger app.

How the move goes down with the public remains to be seen. Not all of Facebook’s past endeavors have been a success.

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Microsoft updates OneNote beta app on Android, adds support for handwritten notes and better navigation

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Microsoft updates OneNote beta app on Android, adds support for handwritten notes and better navigation

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Microsoft’s OneNote app which recently hit Android as a beta has just received an update bringing plenty of enhancements and new features. Here’s the full changelog:

  • Take handwritten notes or draw with a stylus or with your finger.
  • Use a variety of formatting options like font types, font sizes, alignments, and tags on your tablet.
  • Move between your notebooks, sections, and pages with a swipe.
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.
  • Support for LG G3

Of course, the most important change is the ability to take handwritten notes using your finger or stylus. The ability to play with the formatting options like the font size, type and alignments is another useful feature. LG G3 users will also be pleased to know that the app is now supported on their handset. Navigation within the app has also been improved with the ability to swipe between notebooks, sections and pages with a single swipe. If you wish to join the beta program, click the link below for instructions.

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Outlook updated on Android, adds unlimited sync and server side search

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Outlook updated on Android, adds unlimited sync and server side search

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Microsoft has updated the Outlook app on Android, taking it to version 7.8.2.12.49.7564. Here’s the official changelog:

  • Server-side search for easy access to all email, not just the ones synced to your phone
  • Unlimited sync of all email history for full off-line access
  • Capability to send emails from Outlook.com aliases
  • Eight new colors to customize the app interface
  • Ability to set and manage vacation replies
  • Traditional Chinese language support

The update allows users to search server side and not just the emails that are synced on your phone. It also allows unlimited syncing of the entire email history for full offline access. You can also send emails from Outlook aliases and set and manage vacation replies. The app also gets minor UI changes with eight new colors to customize the app interface. Also, Outlook now supports traditional Chinese language.

Grab Outlook.com from the Play Store here.

Telltale Games confirms The Walking Dead: Season Three

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Telltale Games confirms The Walking Dead: Season Three

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The extremely popular and critically acclaimed The Walking Dead game series on iOS and Android will soon have the next game in the series called The Walking Dead: Season Three. The news was broken by Telltale Games, the creator of the earlier games in the series at Comic Con.

The news isn’t exactly a surprise, given the critical and commercial success enjoyed by the earlier games. For those who aren’t exactly aware, the games are based on Robert Kirkman‘s The Walking Dead comic book series (yes, the popular TV show is also based on the same comics). Episode five of season two is also yet to be released. The game series has been popular due to the unpredictable plot, the emotional tone and the characters. Walking Dead series has won several awards in the past and as such, hopes for the third season are sky high.

Telltale didn’t tell exactly when the game will be launched, but a 2015 launch is being expected. Also, season three is expected to be fragmented into five episodes like the last season and will most probably land first on iOS followed by Android.

Garfield: Survival of the Fattest in works for Android and iOS

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Garfield: Survival of the Fattest in works for Android and iOS

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Popular lasagna munching, Monday hating cat Garfield will soon be coming to your smartphone in a game that is being currently developed by Pixowl. The title of the game will be “Garfield: Survival of the Fattest”, which only serves justice to the ever hungry Garfield. The game is being developed in collaboration with Garfield creator Jim Davis and his multimedia company Paws.

“Pixowl will develop an original simulation mobile game featuring Garfield for iOS and Android. The new Garfield game will feature an original storyline reflective of Garfield’s intense passion for food and will feature many of the beloved characters from the Garfield universe. Players will be challenged to help the famous fat cat as he struggles against the constraints of a forced diet,” the official press statement released by the two companies said.

The game will be released in the third quarter of this year. Until then, you can enjoy the teaser trailer below.

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Google Voice now supports calling people with Hangouts

Chetna Chauhan
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Google Voice now supports calling people with Hangouts

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Google has added other nifty feature to Google Voice, adding voice calling to people through Google Voice. The feature is available even to those who don’t have a Google+ profile. It also works when you’re using Hangouts outside of Gmail.

The feature can be used in Google Voice by selecting Hangouts from the “Phone to call with” drop down menu. With that Google has added another clean feature to Hangouts, which it is trying to pit not only against instant messaging services like WhatsApp, but also video and voice caling services like Skype and Viber. We might see Voice getting phased out completely in the future, with Hangouts as your one stop shop for all your communication needs.

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