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Microsoft releases Xim, a photo sharing app

Post last modified:October 9, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Microsoft released XIM photo sharing app for android,ios and windows phone.

Main features:

everyone can see the images on their own device
swipe and zoom together, so everyone stays in sync automatically
Only one person needs to have Xim installed in order for everyone to participate
Invite people from your phone’s contact list, via email or via phone number
Choose photos from your camera roll, Instagram, Facebook, Dropbox, or OneDrive
Xims only stick around for a little
Long press on a photo you like for additional options such as save photo
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Bing app for Firefox OS released [Firefox OS]

Post last modified:May 10, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Microsoft has released Bing app for Firefox OS.

Main features:

Firefox OS users search on Bing without using a web browser.
gives you a stunning real photo every day.

A new version of the Bing Desktop that is now available for download.
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Yahoo News Digest for android released [Android]

Post last modified:May 9, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Yahoo has released Yahoo News Digest app for android.Yahoo News Digest for Android is now available with US, UK, Canadian, and International editions in English globally.

Main features:

Summary of all the important need-to-know news.
Digests are delivered twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening.
All the top stories are summarized and presented with the key information.
Each story is created from multiple sources to present the essential bits and pieces of information, known as “atoms”.
Atoms are key quotes, images, videos, maps, infographs, and Wikipedia excerpts among others.
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Google Maps updated with offline maps and more [iOS] [Android]

Post last modified:May 7, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Google Maps has been updated for Android and iOS. Whats new in this version?

Save and manage offline maps in a custom list.
Turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance displays distance, arrival time, and quick access to alternate routes.
Transit results now display total walking time of your trip and the next scheduled bus or train.
Sign in to see your “Places to review” list from recently saved or searched-for places.
If you have the Uber app installed, open it right from Google Maps when comparing route options.
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Google Camera released on the Play Store [Android]

Post last modified:October 3, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Google has released camera app in the Play Store for all the Android devices running on Android 4.4 and later.

Main features:

Photo Spheres for immersive 360º views
Lens Blur mode for SLR-like photos with shallow depth of field
Panorama mode with high resolution
100% viewfinder for getting the maximum resolution from the sensor(no dropped pixels)
Updated UI that gets out of your way and is centered on an extra large capture button
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Google Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android released [Android]

Post last modified:April 17, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Google has released Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android.It will let you access your Mac or PC from your Android device no matter where you are.On each of your computers, set up remote access using the Chrome Remote Desktop app from Chrome Web Store and On your Android device, open the app and tap on any of your online computers to connect.
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BitTorrent Sync for Windows phone released [Windows Phone]

Post last modified:January 8, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

BitTorrent has released BitTorrent Sync for Windows Phone 8.It is also available on android and iOS.

Main features:

Access all your Sync folders and files from your Windows Phone device.
Add photos from your Windows Phone device to any of your Sync folders.
Automatically back up your Camera Roll to a folder on your computer.
File transfers are encrypted and protected by secure keys.
Your information is never stored on a server in the cloud.
Connecting the Sync application to other Sync folders is as easy as taking a picture of a QR code with your camera.
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Autodesk Instant [Android]

Post last modified:January 8, 2016
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

Autodesk has released Autodesk Instant app fro android.Autodesk Instant is a group messaging app for the workplace.

Main features:

Create work groups for projects, teams, or social occasions.
Share messages, photos, video, and location.
Seamlessly communicate with coworkers who don’t have the app installed.
Call coworkers directly from the app.
Company townhall where you can message everyone in your organization.
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VLC for Windows 8 Beta released [Windows 8]

Post last modified:March 13, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

VLC has released VLC Beta for Windows 8.

Main feature:

plays all multimedia file formats, from files, streams and discs on all platform including Ogg, FLAC and MKV.
Play every kind of video
Music playback.
currently supports x86 and x64 platforms
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McAfee Antivirus & Security [Android]

Post last modified:March 13, 2014
Post category:Apps
Post author:Manikandan

McAfee Antivirus & Security for android is now available for free.

Main features:

Antivirus.
Safe Mobile Web Surfing
Wi-Fi Security-Alerts
Multi-User App Profiles
App Lock
App Protection
Call Blocker and SMS Filter
CaptureCam
S.O.S
Device Lock
Remotely Wipe Data
Backup and Restore Data
Locate and Track
Alarm
Uninstall Protection
Remotely manage your mobile security from one central
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