Google updates Gmail and Translate apps
Google has updated its Gmail app for iOS. It is now possible to swipe through messages. Also, when a message is selected, buttons to archive and delete appear in the bar at the top. Using Gmail on an...
View ArticleMicrosoft updates SkyDrive for iOS
Microsoft has released an update to its SkyDrive app for iOS. It adds support for iPhone 5 and iPad Mini and has updated app icons and user experience. Opening and saving files to SkyDrive through...
View ArticleApple makes app age ratings easier to find in iTunes store
Apple has moved the age ratings for apps in its iTunes store below the app maker’s name to make it easier to find. They have done this to help parents prevent their children from using apps that are...
View ArticleiPads help mums bond with newborns in intensive care
The Maxine Dunitz Children’s Health Center at Cedars-Sinai is using iPads to allow mums to bond with their newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) soon after delivery, even when they are on...
View ArticleGoogle adds cloud printing and fullscreen support to Chrome for iOS
Google has updated its Chrome app for iOS. It brings Google Cloud Print and AirPrint support, the option to save a webpage as a PDF on Google Drive and fullscreen support. When scrolling down the page,...
View ArticleFacebook adds Chat Heads to Messenger for iOS
Facebook has released an update to its Messenger app for iOS. It adds the Chat Heads feature from Facebook Home that allows the user to chat while they are doing other stuff in the app like checking...
View ArticleiMessage bug causes last word of message to be hidden
A bug has been discovered in iMessage that causes the last word of some messages such as “I could be the next Obama” and “The best prize is a surprise” to be hidden. The bug appears to be caused by a...
View ArticleTwitter updates Android and iOS apps
Twitter has updated its Android and iOS apps. Previously, these apps allowed users to see trends in their local area. Now, the apps allow users to see trends worldwide. The Android app update makes it...
View ArticleAmazon adds accessibility features to Kindle app
Amazon has updated its Kindle app on iOS to add accessibility features for the blind and visually impaired. Enable VoiceOver in device settings to read aloud books character-by-character, word-by-word,...
View ArticleNetflix updates iOS app
Netflix has updated its iOS app. There is a new post-play feature that will display the three best movie recommendations when a movie finishes or will automatically play the next episode in a TV...
View ArticleGoogle Hangouts now available for Android and iOS
Google Hangouts, previously only available inside Google+, is now available for Android and iOS. Hangouts lets Google users chat via video or using text and emoticons. It is Google’s version of Skype....
View ArticleGoogle to add smarter venue search and dynamic rerouting to Maps app
Google has announced it will update its Maps app for Android and iOS sometime this summer. There will also be new versions of the apps that are optimised for Android tablets and iPads. The updated apps...
View ArticleeBay updates iOS apps with new UI and driver license scanning
eBay has updated its iOS apps. The iPhone app has a redesigned user interface with larger photos and a better system for auctions that are about to end. It is also now possible to check out multiple...
View ArticleGoogle adds automatic photo features and hashtags to Google+ for iOS
Google has updated Google+ for iOS with the same features it recently added to Android. The update adds Auto Backup, Highlight, Enhance and Awesome features to make it easy to back up and enhance...
View ArticleTwitter updates iOS and Android apps
Twitter has updated its iOS and Android apps. The updated apps have a redesigned Tweet composer with a preview of the tweet including full-sized photos. They also have larger timelines, notify the user...
View ArticleGoogle updates Chrome for iOS with voice search and faster cache reloading
Google has updated Chrome for iOS to add voice search, which can be accessed using the microphone icon on the right side of the omnibox. Ask Google a specific question and it will speak back the...
View ArticleGoogle updates Drive for iOS with swiping image navigation and Docs commenting
Google has updated its Google Drive app for iOS. The update makes it possible for users to swipe through images that are stored in their Drive. It also allows users to open a Google Docs document from...
View ArticleSecurity researchers create charger that can install malware on iOS devices
Security researchers have created a modified charger using a BeagleBoard that can install malware on iOS devices in a minute. The malware uses USB capabilities to bypass the defense mechanisms in the...
View ArticleAmazon updates its Kindle app for iOS with line spacing options
Amazon has updated its Kindle app for iOS. The update adds line spacing options so readers can fit more or fewer lines of text on each page without adjusting the font. There is also a new extra-large...
View ArticleSnapchat redesigns its iOS app with swipe navigation and in-app profiles
Snapchat has released v5.0 “Banquo” of its iOS app. The new version has been redesigned with swipe navigation and in-app profiles. Users can choose a friends from their address book to send them a snap...
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