Snapdeal redesigns app and website; to launch this week

Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015, 21:25

eCommerce major Snapdeal has redesigned its website and Android and iOS apps aimed at making its platform more visually appealing and easier for users to scout through various shopping categories.

Microsoft makes Word available on Android phones

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 02:51

Microsoft on Wednesday followed through on a promise to release versions of its widely used Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs for smartphones running on Google-backed Android software.

Microsoft updates Skype Qik, adds support for captions, music, photos for iOS

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 17:19

Microsoft has launched an update of its Skype Qik messaging app. The update is released for iOS devices. The app added support for captions, music and photos.

Twitter launches Meerkat-killer app Periscope

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 13:44

The Periscope app, like Meerkat, allows anyone to stream live video to a wide audience with their smartphone.

LinkedIn's Pulse releases an update which serves stories based on LinkedIn

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 19:24

Pulse has released a new update of its iOS and Android apps.

Adobe launches free photoshop app on Android platform

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 17:01

"An individual can act infront of web camera and feed action that he or she wants to see in animation character. This does away need of tedious programming required to create animation, It is part of Adobe Premiere (video editing software)," Bedi said.

HDFC Bank unveils PayZapp online payment solution

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 14:20

"PayZapp, a payment solution, will revolutionise the way payments and purchases are done on the go today using mobile devices.

Twitter looks at on-phone apps to target new pitches

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 09:13

Twitter has launched a tool that takes into account what apps are on a smartphone or tablet when targeting pitches for other mini-programs people might want.

UrbanClap launched in Bengaluru

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 11:39

"We started UrbanClap inspired by the immense potential that the highly unorganized services market in India holds. After our success in the capital, Bengaluru is our next city of choice for launch," said Varun Khaitan, co-founder and director, UrbanClap.com

Toyota to explore Ford's SDL in-car smartphone app interface

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 11:33

SDL is an open source platform that integrates smartphones apps with vehicles through dashboard buttons, display screens and voice recognition technology.

Uber names Amit Jain as president of India Operations

Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015, 10:34

"In this role, Amit will be running all business strategy, operations, and growth in a market of global strategic importance for Uber," the company said in a statement.

China's Weibo to invest $142 mn in taxi-hailing apps: SEC filing

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 17:41

Chinese microblog Weibo Corp will invest $142 million in China`s dominant taxi-hailing firms Didi Taxi and Kuaidi Taxi, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing showed.