Yesterday’s post covering the day’s best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a great one, and there are still a few freebies left if you hurry. We’ve got another terrific roundup for you today though, and it includes something for everyone.
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WhatsApp new feature will let you reply privately to group chat messages
The picture-in-picture can also be moved around the app, to avoid it blocking the text beneath. Apple introduced the ability to play YouTube videos inside their thumbnail previews in iOS 10. It’s unclear when WhatsApp will flick the switch and bring its …
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Why Apple is buying Shazam, the music-recognition app whose popularity sank
But its popularity has dropped off in recent years. On Tuesday, it was ranked 92 on the Apple’s iTunes most downloaded apps chart, and it didn’t even crack the top 100 apps in the Google Play Store. Even so, Apple announced Monday that it’s …
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WhatsApp update could solve one of the biggest headaches of a group chat
The picture-in-picture can also be moved around the app, to avoid it blocking the text beneath. Apple introduced the ability to play YouTube videos inside their thumbnail previews in iOS 10. It’s unclear when WhatsApp will flick the switch and bring its …
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WhatsApp down: Messaging app breaks for users across the world
WhatsApp stopped working in what appeared to be a mystery outage. The app was not sending or receiving messages … rolling out for users around the world on the latest versions of iPhone, Android, Windows Phone as well as desktop.
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Apple announces best iPhone and iPad apps and games of 2017
Top apps charts for 2017 for India include, WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, Paytm and Facebook Messenger and top games include, Ludo King, 8 Ball Pool, Super Mario Run and Candy Crush Saga. Top trends for India are Zombie Gunship Revenant AR …
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BookMyShow Featured in Best Apps of 2017, say Google and Apple
On Apple’s App Store, BookMyShow featured in their Best of 2017 list … becoming the first Indian entertainment ticketing player to be a part of WhatsApp for Business pilot wherein WhatsApp replaced SMS as a ticket confirmation channel and rolling …
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Latest WhatsApp Update Brings Private Replies in Groups, Shake To Report & More!
“The much-talked-about WhatsApp for business app is now being tested by a private group of testers and the company will introduce it as aWhatsApp Business’ a” a standalone app. That bargain may be why Apple has chose to move on Shazam now, but the larger …
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Apple’s Top 10 Most Downloaded Apps of 2017
Apple has unveiled its 2017 charts and trends, celebrating the most popular apps, music, movies, TV shows, books and podcasts across the App Store, Apple Music, iTunes, iBooks and Apple Podcasts. Apple’s Top 10 Most Downloaded Apps of 2017. In a report …
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Apple Acquires Shazam, The Music-Recognition App
Apple confirmed Monday that it is acquiring Shazam, the popular app that identifies any song, TV show, movie, or ad by listening to a few seconds of it. “We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple,” Apple spokesperson Tom …
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Apple snaps up song-recognition app Shazam for estimated $400M
Apple said Monday that it would buy leading song recognition app Shazam in a fresh bid to secure an edge in the intensifying battle of streaming services. Apple, whose streaming service has rapidly grown but still has only half the paid subscribers of …
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Apple snaps up song recognition app Shazam
The US tech giant has reportedly paid $400m for the company it says will be a “natural fit” with its Apple Music service. 20:52, UK, Monday 11 December 2017 Image: Apple’s music streaming service has 27 million users Apple has confirmed it is snapping up …
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Apple buys music identifying app Shazam
Apple is buying Shazam, a popular app that identifies music for users by listening to a short snippet of it. Technology website Techcrunch first reported on the possibility of the merger last week before Apple made it official in a statement Monday.
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Apple just named its favorite apps and games of the year (AAPL)
Meditation, photo editing, and puzzles were the themes of the best apps of the year as determined by Apple employees. The company on Thursday released its year-end list of top US apps for iPhones and iPads. In addition to publishing the list of the most …
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Apple’s App of the Year Makes Sense If You’ve Been Paying Attention to the News
Apple’s top apps aren’t surprising. Its App of the Year shouldn’t be either. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images For a picture of what life was like in 2017, look no further than the apps, movies, books, and music that topped the App Store and …
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Study finds iPhone health app miscounts your daily steps
Ever find yourself a few steps shy of hitting the 10,000 mark? Turns out your smartphone might be holding you back. The popular iPhone health app isn’t the most reliable personal trainer, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia.
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The 20 most popular iPhone apps of 2017
Apple on Thursday released its year-end list of top US apps for iPhones and iPads. The apps Apple chose are the most popular of the year, meaning they’re the apps that consistently topped the free apps chart in the App Store. Facebook, Google, and …
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