Allo Adds Chat Reactions With Cute Little Hearts
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https://twitter.com/amitfulay/status/886994504644874240 You still can't send SMS through it or access your messages from the desktop, though. Google Play Link
Report: Amazon Working on Messaging App Called Anytime
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According to a recent report from AFTV News, Amazon is looking to join the 3rd-party messaging landscape, with an app called Anytime in the works. From the information shared, we get the sense that Anytime will be available to anyone who wants it and usable on...
Samsung Pay Adds PayPal as Payment Option
Samsung announced today that the company has added PayPal as a new payment option in Samsung Pay. With PayPal access, Samsung Pay users will be able to access their PayPal wallets to make payments at any place Samsung Pay is accepted, which means in-app,...
HTC U11 Gains Hands-Free Access to Amazon Alexa, a First for a Phone
Amazon Alexa has arrived on its first phone with hands-free access, thanks to the HTC U11. While Alexa started arriving on smartphones this year (Huawei Mate 9), the U11 is the first to allow you to access Alexa using the "Alexa," wake command at any time. The...
Bixby Update Brings Voice Control Over Google Play Store, Pandora, and Yelp
Bixby received another update this week that adds voice controls to three additional apps: Google Play, Pandora, and Yelp. With this Bixby Voice and Home update and access to those apps, you can perform new voice tasks like installing apps, finding nearby...
Google Maps Now Displaying Traffic Time Graph Inside of Directions
Google Maps is beginning to display the best time to make those errands, with a time graph being shown directly inside of the directions menu. As an example, let's say you want to head to the mall. Simply plug in the address, then Google Maps will display the...
Google Play Music’s New Release Radio Now Open to All
After a short exclusive access period for Samsung Galaxy S8 owners, Google Play Music's New Release Radio is now open for all to enjoy. The station first launched almost a month ago and provided Galaxy S8 owners a new radio station that played a "personalized...
Google Adds Direct Spa and Salon Reservations to Search and Maps Results
Back in March, Google introduced a new feature that allowed you to book your next yoga class or pilates session directly within Google Search or Maps results. Today, they are expanding on that by allowing you to do the same with salons and spas. To take...