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Facebook Messenger is about to get adverts

It has surely been a long time coming, and now it is official – the days of advertising-free conversations on Facebook Messenger are numbered. The social networking giant has confirmed that its private messaging service, a recent addition to its suite as a standalone app, is to become supported by advertising. While the move is… Continue reading Facebook Messenger is about to get adverts

Greater support for Google Now on Android

Google Now just got better – the app, which acts as a digital assistant akin to Apple’s Siri for iOS devices and Cortana on Windows Phone, now benefits from further support on Android tablets. Google has added a further 70 cards from third-party apps, which brings the total number to more than 100 and makes… Continue reading Greater support for Google Now on Android

Google Now’s Android support improved

While folks on iOS limit themselves to friendship with Siri and Windows Phone users make do with Cortana, greater support on Android for the Google Now digital assistant means it’s becoming possible for you to achieve even more on your Android tablet with reduced effort. Though Google Now has for some time been supported on… Continue reading Google Now’s Android support improved

Android: Google Now just got better

With Google Now, it’s possible to get more from your Android tablet device and organize your life with less effort. Google Now is a digital assistant service that offers similar help to that of Siri on Apple’s iOS devices and Cortana on Windows Phone. But the recent additional support for a further 70 cards from… Continue reading Android: Google Now just got better

WhatsApp launches web chat client

WhatsApp has quickly become the world’s leading mobile instant messaging app. Launched in 2009, the service now boasts over 700 million active monthly users, and has hopes to increase that to a billion. But one feature that WhatsApp enthusiasts have been hoping for some time is the ability to use the system to chat on… Continue reading WhatsApp launches web chat client

WhatsApp chat comes to the web

If you’re one of many of WhatsApp’s 700 million active monthly users who have long petitioned the popular instant messaging provider to add support for chat from laptop and desktop devices, your patience has paid off. WhatsApp has recently relented and announced the arrival of a web-based chat client. The new function allows for more… Continue reading WhatsApp chat comes to the web

Now you can WhatsApp on the web

With over 700 million active monthly users, WhatsApp is miles ahead of the competition in the mobile instant chat messaging market. Yet even with the level of popularity it enjoys, the app has long long faced calls from users requesting a feature that would allow them to chat on desktop and laptop devices. And the… Continue reading Now you can WhatsApp on the web

The pros and cons of Google’s new Chromebook

Fans of Google’s Chromebook line of laptops will be happy to know that its latest edition, the Pixel, is here. With a high-resolution touchscreen that’s more advanced than the latest MacBook, as well as other cutting-edge features, it’s a pretty tempting piece of kit. But before you shell out your hard earned cash for this… Continue reading The pros and cons of Google’s new Chromebook

Is Google’s new Chromebook worth $1,000?

If you’re a fan of Google’s Chromebook line of laptops, you may be excited about their latest addition – the Pixel. Stocked with advanced features, such as a high-resolution touchscreen and USB type C ports, you may be chomping at the bit to get your hands on this brand spanking new piece of technology. But… Continue reading Is Google’s new Chromebook worth $1,000?

The good and bad of Google’s new Chromebook

Google’s new Chromebook, the Pixel, is finally here. Those who’ve been patiently awaiting its arrival, or are curious about giving it a try, might be wondering about the pros and cons of this new laptop. We’ve taken the time to break it down for you and list the important features you need to know about… Continue reading The good and bad of Google’s new Chromebook