Google is going through their apps, giving them a fresh look to match the company’s new identity. Having earlier updated the Google Admin mobile app for Administrators, they have now released an update to the Google Now app.
LINE has announced an update to its Android app that focuses on low cost calling. The new low cost calling service is known as Line Out and it allows users to make calls to mobiles and landlines across the globe “at competitive rates” from inside the app.
LastPass today announced that new users can get started with the service for free on mobile devices, including smartphones or tablets.This new model also enables first-time users to sync data across the same device type they get started on, without needing to upgrade to LastPass Premium.
Mobile Cloud Labs has announced Android Security Suite, it’s antivirus for Android. Android Security Suite protects Android devices every day from cybercriminals who try to scam users and steal their passwords, identity, bank account information and other valuable personal data.
Google Hangouts provides an end-to-end chat solution for Google Apps customers, allowing people within an organization to securely communicate with one another across all devices and platforms. Google has now added two new policy options for Apps admins to give them greater control of how Hangouts chat is used in their domains, as well as introducing Google Apps Vault for Hangouts.
Facebook on Wednesday launched a standalone version of its Messenger service for web browsers separate from Facebook’s main site, marking another step in the company’s plan to make the service more ubiquitous.
Flipboard has announced that it is adding Topics support for UK and Indian users of the application. Originally introduced in October, 2014, Flipboard Topics allow users to easily follow news and views from hundreds of sources that are available on the application.
On Wednesday, Kik announced it has 200 million registered users, which certainly makes it competitive — although it’s much smaller than services like WeChat, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Previously available through iTunes only, Tip.ly, the first facial recognition and GPS enabled peer-to-peer mobile payment application that gives users the ability to tip service professionals, is now available for download on the GooglePlay store.
Tesco has become the first major UK retailer to launch an app for Google Glass. The new app allows shoppers to browse goods, view nutritional information and add items to the basket and is voice activated like the rest of the Glass experience.
ServiceMax today announced they are expanding their field-ready mobile capabilities to more devices with the introduction of the first-ever native ServiceMax Android app.