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How to setup and use Instagram Business Profiles
Instagram has officially launched its Business Profiles, features it first announced a couple of months back. By converting to an Instagram Business Profile, companies will be able to get insights into their followers and the posts they like the most, as well as promote specific posts directly in Instagram. The features are rolling out first ...
Google launches its simple video-calling app Duo on iOS, Android
Google Inc. first introduced its simple video calling app called Duo at its I/O developers conference in May. Duo, which works exclusively on phones for 1-on-1 video calling, is finally here and is launching today on Android and iOS. We look at how you can get started with Duo, and what features the simple video-calling ...
Microsoft Authenticator app launches on iOS, Android for enterprises and consumers
Microsoft’s new Authenticator app, which was announced at the end of July, is now available on iOS and Android. Previously Microsoft had separate authentication apps for consumer and enterprise accounts. The Microsoft Authenticator app now combines the best features from the company’s Azure Authenticator for enterprise customers and the Microsoft account app for consumers into ...
Audi to implement vehicle-to-infrastructure tech at a traffic light near you
Audi of America is introducing vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication technology into its 2017 vehicles. The first feature of the V2I communication technology will provide drivers with a countdown of traffic lights turning from red to green. Audi of America will be rolling out the Traffic light information technology in conjunction with Traffic Technology Services (TTS) on ...
Samsung Galaxy Note7 vs rumored 2016 Google Nexus: Should you wait until October?
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. launched its much-anticipated, well-specced phablet, the Note 7 on August 3. However, still to come is another highly-anticipated Android device, the 2016 Google Nexus devices, which have kept the rumor mill busy over the last few months. We look at how the newly-launched Galaxy Note7 compares to the rumored specs of ...
Logitech’s Pop home switch simplifies your smart home with a single button
Logitech International S.A. has launched a smart home button called Pop that will allow you to control various devices around your home. Using the accompanying app, the Pop home switch can be programmed to control up to three different things, including support to control your lights, music, blinds, locks, and more. The more Pop buttons ...
Windows 10 enterprise features: Improved security, remote collaboration, reduced configurations
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update started rolling out on August 2 and with it comes a host of new features for consumers, including significant updates to Microsoft’s Windows Ink pen recognition software, advancements for its virtual assistant Cortana, the addition of Windows Hello in apps and Microsoft Edge, and various other tweaks. However, consumers are ...
How to use Facebook’s new publisher tools & audience demographics for video
Since the launch of 360 videos, more than 250,000 videos have been uploaded to Facebook. To assist publishers in increasing audience engagement with their videos, Facebook has now launched two new publisher tools for 360 videos. The new tools will allow publishers to take viewers on a guided tour of their videos, as well as ...
Google Maps update introduces Wi-Fi only option, additional ride-sharing providers, more
The latest updates for Google Maps ensure Android users are covered whether you have data or not with the introduction of Wi-Fi only mode and the ability to save offline maps to an SD card. Google Maps’ users living, or visiting, in cities across Asia and Europe also get additional ride-sharing options, including GO-JEK, Gett, ...
Inbox by Gmail keeps you updated on projects with Trello & GitHub integration, more
Google has announced various updates for Inbox by Gmail to ensure you stay up-to-date on project updates with Trello and GitHub integration. The email service now also provides previews of Google Alerts and integration with Google Drive, as well as various other user-requested features. The features are rolling out across Inbox by Gmail on Android, ...