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With the latest version of Gmail officially available to Android users, the updated app brings with it a card-like style for conversations, better selection options, and more. While the additions are subtle but welcomed, you may have missed a feature that Google pulled from the application: The option to add a new Gmail account. In previous…
And we thought BlackBerry pretty much completed the testing of BBM for Android. Think again. The Canadian company is rolling out another round of tests among select group of Android users who’ll get to see a new welcome screen, the persistent notifications in the status bar and a slightly revamped UI. In addition, the mentioned…
Auto manufacturer Volkswagen has embraced mobile technology in a major way. It recently unveiled a travelogue app for journeys in its cars. The company’s even gone so far as to partner with Apple on the upcoming iPhone ready iBeetle model of its Beetle. Now the company will be unveiling an iOS app that uses Augmented Reality to…
Evernote announced a new version of its business service, Evernote Business. Version 2.0 comes with a number of improvements that allow team members to “work smarter together in Evernote,” making it easier for employees to tap into the knowledge inside the company and be more productive. First thing users will see is Business Home, which…
AOL is launching its personalized magazine app for Android smartphones and tablets. Available as a free download, the application features AOL’s news, videos, trending stories and lifestyle information presented in an “engaging news stream” format. Similarly to other personalized magazines, AOL’s app will also learn your preferences over time and suggest only the content you’re…
Just like Google, Mozilla too wants a piece of the second screen market. The company is reportedly testing the new technology that would allow users to beam content from their mobile browser to the TV. In a statement sent to Engadget, Mozilla said it is “conducting some experiments around second-screen support with a number of…
If you’re one of the lucky few who can afford to live in San Francisco, you’re probably already using Google Shopping Express. The service allows for same day delivery of items from a long list of vendors, such as Target, Walgreens, Blue Bottle Coffee, Raley’s and Office Depot. Google has released an Android app today…
You might not have heard of Braintree, but the company’s software powers the seamless payments built into a number of mobile apps. Now PayPal, a subsidiary of eBay has purchased Braintree in a clear bid to get a piece of the mobile payment pie. Mobile payments are only going to become more prevalent in the…
While today’s Google Voice update isn’t anything too crazy, it does bring a very useful feature to the Android app. Google Voice now supports SMS short codes and 911 calling, which is useful for those who use text codes for online banking and other services. Previous to this update, if a user sent an SMS…
Apple has been on a content expansion binge as of late, with the company seemingly rolling out new channel apps every other week. The latest came today as the company added Major League Soccer (MLS) and Disney Junior apps to its growing list of things to watch. Going into the MLS app I noticed that…