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Microsoft Office lands on iPad as three separate apps

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March 28, 2014

Microsoft Office lands on iPad as three separate apps

Microsoft Office for iPad has been one of those apps that have been talked about for a long time now. Well, it seems like Microsoft has finally decided users to give what they want, by bringing Office to the iPad. The company has released three different apps on the App Store for Powerpoint, Excel and Word. Like the iPhone version, the apps are free to download.

The free version can let you open and view documents, Excel sheets and presentations. However, if you need to build a new file or edit an existing one, you’ll require Office 365 subscription. The subscription will allows you to use the service on five iPads (no, it doesn’t add to the five PC/Mac limit). You can either store your files on the iPad or access them through OneDrive or SharePoint. Also the iPad version adds more features to the iPhone version and isn’t just a stretched version of it. There are more formatting options, author blocking and more. The apps are available in the Store. They come as three separate apps for Powerpoint, Excel and Word.

Camera360 picks an update on Windows Phone

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March 27, 2014

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Camera360 picks an update on Windows Phone

Camera360 is a popular camera app available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone. The app has just picked an update on Windows Phone, taking the version to 2.0. The update brings features like pinning the app to the Start Screen to get news from Camera360. Here’s the official changelog:

1. New Time Camera360. Photo enhanced with Texture or Light Leak at random. Full of surprise，have a try！

2.The strength of effect can be adjusted in the editing page.

3.Pin Camera360 to the start. You can get news of Camera360 at first hand.

The app is available for free on the Windows Phone Store and can be picked here.

Twitter rolling out updates to its iOS and Android apps

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March 27, 2014

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Twitter rolling out updates to its iOS and Android apps

Twitter is bringing out fresh updates to its Android and iOS apps in a bid to focus more on sharing pictures. The latest update on both the platforms, allows users to tag up to 10 people on their pictures and none of them at the expense of those precious 140 words. Not only that, but now you’ll also be able to attach up to four pics in a single post.

The person who’s been tagged with receive a notification about the same, which can be enabled or disabled in the app settings. Oh, and in case you don’t like people tagging you in pics that have got nothing to do with you, you can disable the feature altogether, either for just one person, or for everybody else. Also, the photo sharing will take up to four pictures and create a collage that is then shown in the timeline. What’s more, it’s embeddable just like the tags.

You can pick the official Twitter app for Android and iOS at the links below.

Android, iOS

Angry Birds Go adds a new sub zero level with the latest update

Games
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March 27, 2014

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Angry Birds Go adds a new sub zero level with the latest update

Angry Birds Go is an excellent game that is marred by tons of in-app purchases and sponsored products in the game. Seems like Rovio has listened a little to the criticism. The company has rolled out a new update for the game that adds a new ‘ Sub Zero’ episode, along with eight brand new karts. The game also adds new rewards that can be unlocked by playing timely events daily.

The new ‘Sub Zero’ level will have you slipping and sliding on snow laden slopes. Of course, such a terrain would require different kind of vehicles, so Rovio has added eight new karts, including Tar Barreller, Slushy Slider, Snow Shoo, Shred Sled, Chuck Ice, Mr Plow, The Blue Cornet and the Arctic Roller. Also the update allows you to buy karts with in-app currency rather than real world currency.

Angry Birds Go is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone for free.

FIFA 14 lands on Windows Store for free and with XBOX Live certification

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March 27, 2014

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FIFA 14 lands on Windows Store for free and with XBOX Live certification

Football fans will be happy to know that the immensely popular FIFA 14 from Electronic Arts has landed on the Windows Store for PCs and tablets running on Windows 8 and Windows RT. What’s more, the game is not only XBOX Live enabled, but also free to download.

The game is huge in the sense that it features 34 leagues, over 600 licensed teams, and more than 16,000 players. You can even listen to commentary in different languages including, English, Spanish, French, German or Italian. The game also allows you to build your own fantasy team by buying, selling and trading players using coins that you earn as the game progresses. It also offers classic modes like Manager and Kick Off , that can be purchased within the app.

The game is well over 1GB. Although, it shouldn’t be confused with the FIFA 14 for PC, that offers a more immerse experience and isn’t available on the Windows Store.

You can pick FIFA 14 for your Windows tablets and PCs here in the Windows Store.

LastPass can autofill app log-ins on Android with the latest update

Android
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Sharang Sharma

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March 26, 2014

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LastPass can autofill app log-ins on Android with the latest update

Too lazy to enter your username and password on apps? There’s an app for that too. LastPass, which is a form and password autofill service available for both browsers and Android has picked an update on the Play Store. The update enables the app to autofill logins for your mobile apps, as well as websites in Chrome for Android. The app is supported on devices running Android 4.1 and above and requires an annual subscription fee of $12.

Upon launching an app, LastPass detects when a username and password field are shown, and allows you to select a matching login. Upon entering the credentials manually, the app saves them for future association with the app. Just in case you need to know, here’s the changelog for version 3.0:

– Completely redesigned UI

– Optimized phone and tablet support

– Improved browser with tabs, downloading, basic auth support

– Field icons make it easier to fill inside the browser

– Improved session handling keeps you logged in (you can change this in preferences)

The app can be picked from Play Store here. It offers a 2 week free trial after which, you need to go premium.

Angry Birds Rio goes free on Windows Phone, adds more levels in the latest update

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March 26, 2014

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Angry Birds Rio goes free on Windows Phone, adds more levels in the latest update

While most games in the Angry Birds series are available for free on Android and iOS, Windows Phone users have not been so lucky. However, they’ll have one more game in the series that’ll be free from today. Rovio has also updated the game to version 2.0, bringing in 20 new levels and a whole new chapter. Here’s the full changelog:

Make a BIG splash in the High Dive episode – based on the new blockbuster movie sequel Rio 2!
NEW LEVELS! 20 levels and 6 bonus levels set in a Brazilian port harbor!
RIO NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD! Totally refreshed with shiny new graphics for the Rio 2 chapter!
AMAZON RIVER DOLPHINS! These beautiful animals are accidentally trapped and they need your help!
NEW MOVE! Dive below to break open those cages from underwater!

Besides adding new level, the game has also been given a makeover with better graphics. You’ll also be able to dive now to break the cages from below the water.

Angry Birds Rio can be picked in the Windows Phone Store for free from here. You can also scan the QR below.

HTC Blinkfeed, SenseTV and HTC Service Pack now available for download in the Play Store

Android
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Sharang Sharma

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March 25, 2014

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HTC Blinkfeed, SenseTV and HTC Service Pack now available for download in the Play Store

Similar to Google launching its Nexus 5 launcher for other devices, HTC has made available HTC BlinkFeed, SenseTV and HTC Service Pack on the Play Store. Although, at this moment it’s not clear which devices will be compatible with these apps (but we’re inclining towards the new HTC One).

Talking about the HTC Blinkfeed first, the app brings magazine style UI to your homescreen. The app brings your social feeds, calendar events, news, music and content arranged in one place, so you won’t have to open individual apps for the same. Of course, that’s some what borrowed from the Windows Phone UI, but hey, copying is the best form of flattery, right? It also supports offline reading you that you may read your feeds later when there’s no availability of internet. The app is available for download from the Play Store here.

HTC SenseTV is another app that can turn your phone into a smart remote. besides being able to control your set-top box and TV, it will also display TV schedules, remind you about upcoming content and provide you with more info about your favorite movies and TV shows. The app is available on the Play Store here.

HTC Service Pack is the third app released by the company. It’s not clear what it does, but the description reads as, ” a support service update that combines previously released updates and helps make your HTC experience more reliable.” It’s available in the Play Store here.

Nokia adds Nokia Car to Nokia Collection on Windows Phone

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March 24, 2014

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Nokia adds Nokia Car to Nokia Collection on Windows Phone

Using your phone while driving is not only challenging but also a danger to both those inside the car and outside it. Nokia has tried to make it somewhat easier by releasing the Nokia Car app in the Windows Phone Store. The app allows users to open up certain apps easily, rather than going searching for them on your phone. No it won’t allow you t open up WhatsApp while driving of course, but users will be able to quick launch HERE Drive, Nokia Music and quick call through the app. Not only that, but the app also displays useful information like the weather, time and battery remaining on your phone.

The app was also available earlier, but was built into the system and required NFC pairing with Nokia’s car charger. Fortunately, that won’t be required anymore. You can pick Nokia Car for free in the Windows Phone Store.

Spotify on Android updated, adds a couple of new features

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March 24, 2014

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Spotify on Android updated, adds a couple of new features

Popular music streaming service Spotify has picked an update on Android. The update brings plenty of neat features. You can now search for people by tapping the friends icon on your profile and discover what music they’re listening to. Users can also long press to delete a radio station. Lastly, the Playlist view has been give now has “pretty images.” Here’s the changelog:

Follow people from your Profile. Tap the friends icon to find people, and discover what they’re listening to. You can also see what they’re listening to in your Discover view.
Long press to delete previously played stations in Radio.
Your list of playlists now features pretty images.
Fictitious: This app now features a removable helmet and detachable hands.

You ca pick Spotify for Android from the Play Store here.