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PayNearby partners with IndusInd Bank for contactless payments; expands hyperlocal direct to consumer business
PayNearby, a fintech startup has now expanded its hyper local discovery and purchase application ‘BuyNearby’ for pan-India operations with IndusInd Bank
Instagram to reportedly revamp Boomerang, roll out Layout for Stories, more
Instagram is working on new camera mode icons, improved Boomerang, and a new layout for Stories.
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Game of Thrones: AI algorithm predicts who will finally sit on the Iron Throne
The AI predict that Daenerys Targaryen has 99 percent chance of surviving the world of Game of Thrones.
Viber's new feature lets you buy local numbers to receive calls for $4.99 per month
The subscription service is currently only available in the US, Canada, and the UK.
Snap finally releases a new and faster version of Snapchat for Android users
The Android app for Snapchat will apparently get updates and features at the same pace as the iOS app.
Chef Ranveer Brar on his newly launched food app, culinary journey and importance of a balanced diet
Chef Ranveer Brar speaks to Firstpost about the conceptualisation and future of his latest food app, his style of cooking and word of advice to the emerging culinary explorers.
Google Lookout is an app that recognises objects for the visually impaired
The app is currently available only for Pixel phone users in the US.
WhatsApp for Android may soon get sticker, emoji tabs in the doodle feature
The doodle update being tested on the Android beta version has already been rolled out to iOS.
Facebook is testing a meme hub called 'LOL' in an attempt to woo teens
Facebook is yet to decide if LOL will become a stand-alone app or be available in the main app.
Instagram is reportedly testing a new card-based UI for Android and iOS
The card-structure seems to bring the app in sync with the gesture-based UI in Android Pie and iOS 12.
Google rebrands, redesigns Files Go, its memory-decluttering app for smartphones
Files Go assists users to find files faster, share them with others even without an internet connection.
Facebook spotted to be testing a gender inclusive category on its dating app
Facebook Dating is said to be available within the company's mobile app, but not on the desktop as of now.
Google Neighbourly now present in 5 more cities to answer your hyperlocal queries
The app is now also available in Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Mysore, Vizag, and Kota for Android users.
Twitter testing redesign for desktop to add night mode, data-saving mode, more
Twitter is currently testing the redesign with a select user, and will eventually rollout for all.
Twitter to soon rollout Facebook-like threaded conversations, status indicator
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey recently teased working on a bunch of new "interesting features".
West Bengal CID investigates suicides with suspected links to 'Momo Challenge', says most people received 'fake' invitations to play game
The Momo Challenge has reportedly claimed two lives so far. In the game, players were “challenged” to communicate with an unknown number. Once the initial contact with a user is established, the Momo account sends a number of challenged and activities that are to be completed to meet ‘Momo’. It allegedly involves challenges that encourage children to engage in a series of violent acts that end with suicide.
After Australia, Ola planning to enter European market by end of this year
The company said it plans to expand the UK operations nationwide by the end of this year.
China's Bytedance plans to shift users from Musical.ly video app to TikTok
Bytedance said in November that acquiring Musical.ly would help its users and advertisers tap into new markets.
Why is Facebook letting some Android users react to posts with a 'Plane' emoji?
Sadly, the plane react emoji was a glitch and Facebook is working on taking it down.
Instagram will indicate when you are online with a green dot, just like Messenger
Fortunately, Instagram gives you the flexibility to opt out of the feature, by disabling it from your settings.