Programs & Apps

Google Maps Incognito Mode is now available on iOS

Google on Monday revealed new Location History updates on Google Maps, bringing Incognito Mode to the iOS version of the app. “While in Incognito…

Wunderlist is walking dead: Microsoft to end support in May 2020

After acquiring to-do list app Wunderlist back in 2015, Microsoft on Monday officially revealed that it will kill support to the app next year….

Forget forwarding, you can now send your Gmail emails as attachments

In a bid to make forwarding emails even simpler, Google on Monday announced that Gmail users can now send emails as attachments from other…

WhatsApp for Android finally receives a ‘call waiting’ feature

WhatsApp for Android now includes a “call waiting” feature that will show users incoming calls during another call, reports 91Mobiles. This means that you…

Google Assistant now lets you create lists, search for podcasts and share photos

Google on Friday added a range of new features to Google Assistant in an effort to simplify voice-enabled productivity. “Starting to roll out today,…

Opera 55 now gives users even greater control over its dark mode

Opera’s Android browser now has an incredibly customisable dark mode. Unveiled this week, Opera 55 arrives with a number of dark mode toggles and…

Google’s ‘Focus Mode’ will pause distracting apps for you on Android

Google is officially rolling out its latest Digital Wellbeing tool, Focus Mode, after first revealing the feature at its 2019 I/O conference in May….

Gboard now uses AI to suggest the perfect emoji

If all you ever wanted from a mobile keyboard is, well, a mobile keyboard, you’re going to hate Gboard’s latest update. Google’s keyboard, from…

Google Chrome 71 could ad block your entire website

Google has revealed a new plan further to protect Chrome users against abusive ad content. “Starting in December 2018, Chrome 71 will remove all…

This app shows kids where to get candy this Halloween

One of Google Maps’ third party partner apps Nextdoor is hosting its annual Halloween Treat Map for those in the US just in time…

If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, it’s Google Maps’ new game

Earlier this year Google made it possible for game developers to design games that can be played in the real world using Google Maps….

You can now ‘follow’ your favourite places on Google Maps

Forget following people and hashtags, Google Maps will let you follow your favourite locations. When you select a place or business, a follow button…

Google brings 4K upgrades to Google Play Movies & TV

Google has revealed upgrades for Google Play Movies & TV that will allow users in the US and Canada to watch content in 4K. According…

Mozilla is testing its own VPN service in Firefox

Mozilla has announced that it will be providing a VPN service for its Firefox browser to a select number of its users. Said users…

You can now share your Google Maps ETA on iOS

Those who use iOS devices, like the iPad and iPhone, can now enjoy the ETA feature of Google Maps. The feature, which hit Android…

Spotify’s first Wear OS app is coming to your smartwatch

Spotify is finally launching a standalone app for Wear OS, Google’s smartwatch operating system. Announced by the Scandanavian firm on Wednesday, it confirmed that…

Winamp revival to challenge the streaming music elite in 2019

It’s a tough time to be a traditional desktop media player. While video spinners like VLC can still live in harmony alongside Netflix and…

Bye bye Reply: Google is burying yet another promising app

When Google isn’t launching phones with enormous notches, or leaking internal memos of its struggles with censorship, it’s killing promising apps and services that…

3 Twitter apps for Android that use less data

Now that the glorious days of MTN’s Free Twitter are over, and we’re done mourning, you’re probably intent on saving all the data you…

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