New WhatsApp update lets you conduct keyword search through your entire chat history
How many times have you mentally pressed Ctrl+F keys to find an important piece of information in your WhatsApp conversations. Well, it looks like that the Facebook-owned messaging app has decided to make things easier for you, albeit quite discreetly.
The new WhatsApp update for Android (version 2.12.34) that brought Material Design changes to the app wasn’t merely cosmetic. It now lets users perform keyword search through all their conversations.
In previous updates, keyword search was limited to contacts and individual conversations. For example, if you wanted to run a search for the word, “burger,” you would be required to open a particular conversation to find that word. But the new update allows you to simply type the keyword in the search bar, and you can find all conversations featuring that word. Isn’t that a great news?
Source: Android Police
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No Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be announced this year, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to blame?
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Due to the success of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and its dual-curved cousin, the Galaxy S6 Edge, we had assumed that Samsung would be releasing a similarly dual-curved display device at IFA 2015 alongside the inevitable release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. However, a rumour has come out today to say that no Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be announced this year, which is surprising indeed if true.
That said, the absence of a Note Edge variant in September could very well have to do with the release of the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, which has yet to be officially announced by Samsung, but with its rumoured release coming in a matter of weeks, its presence would be a logical reason why a Note Edge variant doesn’t make much sense. For those wondering, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is rumoured to be a 5.7-inch version of the Galaxy S6 Edge. Of course, we have to take this news with the ever-present grain of rice, but really we won’t know what is actually up until September.
What do you think about no Samsung Galaxy Note Edge being announced this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Dropbox gets Material Design makeover and new features
The very popular cloud storage service Dropbox updated its Android app today bringing an all new Material Design makeover and adds some much anticipated features.
One feature many have been asking for is the ability to take a photo in Dropbox and have it instantly add to a folder of your choice. Dropbox has included that and made it simple by clicking the “plus” button inside a folder and having the photo save there right away. Since the photo was taken in Dropbox it instantly uploads to it bypassing the stock gallery app on your phone saving you time and storage space.
You can also find things much faster now. They have included a search icon located in the top menu that can find whatever you are looking for. It can even search for words within a document.
Adding to a better user experience Dropbox has made navigating much easier as well. Just swipe left and right to easily navigate through folders.
Sharing is easier than ever. Sharing controls and file actions like favoriting, moving, and renaming are all in the same place accorss the entire app. It doesn’t matter if you are in a file list, document, or looking at a photo, just head to the info pane to make changes. A more detailed view can also be found there that explains folder locations, edits, and any shared folder members.
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Source: Dropbox
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Somewhat unlikely: Samsung Galaxy S7 to battle the Apple iPhone 6S in second half of 2015
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We rarely like to rule out rumours too early just in case they do actually happen, but this one seems a little ludicrous (although the reasons do hold some water). According to Newsis, Samsung is readying the Samsung Galaxy S7 to battle the Apple iPhone 6S, which is expected to released at the end of September. This would put the Galaxy S7 in the same release timeframe as the Galaxy Note 5, Samsung’s other flagship device, and the idea that these devices would be released together seems unlikely and more of a detriment to Note 5 sales than a benefit, but who really knows.
On the flip side, preparing a flagship device to release alongside, or even before, the Apple iPhone 6S could be a stroke of genius though we wonder what that would genuinely do for Samsung’s market share against Apple’s – it would presumably be detrimental to Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge sales which are on track to reach 45 million. All the same, we’ll have to put this rumours aside until we hear some other news to corroborate it.
What do you think about Samsung releasing a Samsung Galaxy S7 in the second half of this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Newsis via Phone Arena
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Pebble Time smartwatch available for pre-order at Best Buy
The 22mm Pebble Time smart watch is now available for pre-order online on the Best Buy website. The smart watch is compatible with IOS and Android devices and is priced at $199. The watch has for the first time a 1.25-inch color e-paper always-on display and a longer battery life than its predecessor and has all the main functionalities of a smart watch which include notifications, accepting/rejecting calls, opening/replying messages, sleep and step tracking etc. Another great feature is its water resistance up to 50m.
All those new features are packed into a 20% thinner design (compared to the original pebble) with a beautiful stainless steel bezel around the display.
The Pebble Time comes in three different colors, Black/Black, White/Silver and Red/Black.
Source: Best Buy
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Dropbox 3.0 Brings on the Material Design
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Dropbox 3.0 hits the Android world today, and it brings in that new Material Design smell. The update gives the Dropbox app a complete Material Design makeover, and doesn’t really add much more to the functionality.
One of the things you’ll recognize in the update after gawking at the Material Design, is a persistent search button. Some of the other functions have been finely tuned for a better Dropbox experience. Check out the video below and let us know how much you like the update.
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AOL is now officially an entity of Verizon
It was slightly surprising when we first heard about Verizon intention to acquire popular media company AOL, but it appears that the deal has not reached its final phase. AOL is now a part of Verizon which will give Old Red all of AOL’s software technologies and its popular media sites; The Huffington Post, Engadget and TechCrunch.
This acquisition did not come cheap, however, as Verizon had to shell out $4.4 billion dollars in order to procure the company, or about $50 a share. This deal should prove to be very beneficial to both companies as AOL has a large media preference and Verizon has a strong leadership team, copious amounts of capital and a powerful presence.
“Every day, we connect people, companies and communities with powerful technology, enabling the convenience of mobile services when and where our customers want it. Verizon Wireless. Welcome to connected living.“
What will occur from here on out however can only be speculation. Will Verizon transform AOL into a powerful, crimson media presence to help promote its brands. Maybe it will sell most of AOL’s assets and keep only the technology used to power its media presence. Perhaps a mixture of both, who knows. What we do know is that both companies are happy with the deal and hopefully it will prove to not only be beneficial to the entities listed but also to consumers.
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Instagram version 7.0 update brings an all-new Explore page, improved search functionality
Instagram users will be happy to know that a big update is being pushed out to both Android and iOS apps today, bringing a couple major enhancements that will help folks find what they’re looking for more easily.
For starters, the app is getting an all-new Explore page that will now surface trends as they emerge in real-time which makes it much easier for users to learn about current events happening in their area and around the world. The Explore page will also feature trending Tags and Places sections, allowing users to see what other people are posting. From Instagram:
In addition, at the top of the Explore page you will find new curated collections that will be updated regularly, featuring interesting accounts and places, from musicians and extreme athletes to stunning architecture and gorgeous beaches.
The updates to Explore will only be available in the United States at launch, but the Instagram team says it will work to expand these features worldwide once all of the bugs are ironed out.
The new Instagram update also brings improved search functionality. Much like in Facebook’s application, Instagram users will now be able to search for people and places to find what they’re looking for much quicker. There’s also a new “Top Search” tab that will let you search for people, places and tags all at once. Unlike the new Explore page, improved search functionality is now available for everyone.
The update to version 7.0 is now rolling out in the Google Play Store, so be sure to head to the link below to grab the newest version.
T-Mobile plans to “amp up” some of its boldest Un-carrier moves starting June 25th
T-Mobile introduced its “Un-carrier” initiative a few years back in hopes to shake up the wireless industry, and whether the other major carriers admit it or not, the program has certainly done just that. But T-Mobile doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon, which is why it’s launching the new “Un-carrier Amped” initiative this week.
Un-carrier Amped is a new series of announcements that will “amp up” several of T-Mobile’s most popular Un-carrier moves in a major way. The first announcement will take place this Thursday, June 25th, with many more announcements following in the weeks to come. Past Un-carrier moves include the Jump program, Music Freedom, Data Stash and many more.
T-Mobile didn’t give us any clues as to what we can expect to come out of Thursday’s announcement, so we’ll have to stay tuned to see what the carrier has to say. If you’re interested, head to the official Un-carrier Amped page for more information.
What do you think will be announced?
iOS 9 Includes New Auto App Delete/Reinstall Feature for OS Updates on Devices With Insufficient Space
Developers who are installing the second beta of iOS 9 have discovered a highly useful iOS 9 space management feature, which will help users who have little space on their devices install major operating system updates.
When attempting to install iOS 9 on a device with insufficient space, there’s a popup that offers to temporarily delete some apps in order to make room for the update. Apps that are deleted are then reinstalled and replaced after the operating system update is completed.
With iOS 8, many users with 16GB devices were disappointed with the large installation size of the operating system. As it was over 4GB, few users with 16GB devices had the space for the update, which may be one of the main reasons that iOS 8 installation rates were slow for several months following release. Given the disappointment that many customers expressed with the install size of iOS 8, Apple’s made efforts to make iOS 9 much more space efficient.
Apple has significantly reduced the installation size of the operating system to just 1.3GB to make it easier for people to find the space for an update, and this new auto app deletion feature will ensure that almost all customers can upgrade their devices with little hassle. Other features, such as app thinning for developers, will also help free up space on devices by installing only the necessary app assets for each device.
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