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Social network Facebook is rolling out a feature called ‘Notify’, for starters, in the US. Notify specifically sends you mobile notifications from publishers you like including ones like BuzzFeed or CNN.
Reports: TechCrunch, Huffington Post, 9to5 Mac, New York Times (blog), VentureBeat
Blogging platform Tumblr has finally launched something that was long awaited by users – messaging. In addition to the Inbox feature, it has now added threaded, instant messaging as well.
Reports: VentureBeat, Pocket-Lint, WIRED
Search engine Google has launched a feature that could be a delight for digital gamers. The new feature on the Google Play Games app now lets gamers record & share with others their own ‘best gaming’ moments from mobile games.
App from India, hike, has launched a feature called hike Direct, which allows users to share data & files without Internet connectivity within a radius of 100 metres. The app crossed 70 million users in September, & the company expects to start generating revenue in 12-18 months.
Reports: fonearena, telecomtalk, sloan.ca, Tech2
Online storage platform Dropbox has launched a team collaboration feature that aims to make its file hosting service “a better tool” for workplace collaboration. The company said existing Dropbox users will soon see a “team” tab on the left-hand menu list that will let you organize groups of employees and share files with those sets of users in a central hub.
Reports: The Next Web, Engadget, The American Genius, Fortune, Forbes
Live streaming app Periscope has issued an update for its iOS & Android versions which allows users the chance to watch & stream broadcasts while holding their phone sideways. — a feature the company says its community has been “craving.”
Reports: The Verge, 9 to 5 Mac (blog)