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FacebookiOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchSep 3, 2016

Facebook adds Instant Video to Messenger

Imran Hussain

Facebook has added a new Instant Video feature to its Messenger app. Instant Video lets users tap a button to instantly start streaming their video in a conversation. The one-way video conversation can be turned into a two-way conversation if the…

iOSiPhoneiPod TouchSnapchatSep 1, 2016Jun 23, 2017

Snapchat releases web app for on-demand Geofilters, updates app

Rida Imran

Snapchat has rolled out new updates for its iOS app and website. Users can now create custom Geofilters themes for Snapchat and insert stylish captions, discover new users and access lens filters more easily in the app.

FacebookiOSiPhoneAug 28, 2016

WhatsApp announces phone number sharing with Facebook and privacy policy update

Rida Imran

WhatsApp has announced an ambitious update of targeted advertising and friends suggestions through phone number sharing with Facebook. To eliminate any privacy concerns, user’s personal information will not be shared, however, WhatsApp says, the phone number will be used to…

FacebookInstagramMacAug 24, 2016Jun 23, 2017

Ramme is the best Instagram desktop app for Mac

Imran Hussain

Ramme is a new unofficial Instagram desktop app for Mac. It is a wrapper around the Instagram mobile website, built using Electron, but looks and works like a native app on the desktop.

iOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchTwitterAug 24, 2016

Twitter for iOS gets dark mode and new notification settings

Rida Imran

Twitter has officially enabled the long awaited night mode in its official iOS app. The functionality was made available to Android users earlier this year and since then, Twitter was bombarded with requests from iOS users to extend the feature…

FacebookiOSiPhoneiPod TouchSnapchatAug 22, 2016Jun 23, 2017

Facebook Lifestage is a Snapchat clone for high schoolers

Rida Imran

Facebook has rolled out an exclusive teens only socializing app, Lifestage. Lifestage is a standalone iOS app which creates profile videos to exhibit users’ preferences and dislikes in various fields. 

Apple TVTwitterAug 16, 2016

Twitter app might come to Apple TV with N.F.L. live streaming

Rida Imran

Twitter is reported to be bringing live streaming services to Apple TV. Reported by The New York Times, after winning live streaming rights to cover NFL Football League, Twitter is currently in negotiations with Apple to release a Twitter app…

ChromeFacebookInstagramAug 12, 2016Jun 23, 2017

Watch Instagram Stories on desktop with Chrome IG Story extension

Rida Imran

Chrome IG Story extension lets users watch Instagram Stories from their desktop Chrome browser. It uses a similar layout as Stories in the Instagram app, uses keyboard shortcuts for navigation and also lets users download the photos or videos from…

AndroidFacebookInstagramiOSAug 6, 2016Jun 23, 2017

Facebook and Instagram roll out exclusive features for Rio 2016

Rida Imran

Facebook and Instagram have rolled out exclusive features to broadcast and share moments from Rio Olympics 2016. Read on to find out more.

AndroidBingiOSAug 5, 2016Aug 5, 2016

Google and Bing enable Rio 2016 search experiences

Rida Imran

With only two days left for Rio 2016, Google and Bing have announced updates to their services to help users stay up to date with the Olympics. Users will be able to stay abreast with medal winners, schedules, timings, venues…