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    Signal adds encrypted profiles in beta update

    Signal is testing out a new profile feature that allows you to share your picture and name with those you message. Your profile would be encrypted from anyone not meant to see that information.
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    Nova Launcher 5.4.1 exits beta

    Nova Launcher 5.4.1 is getting a stable release. The update brings Sesame Shortcuts, a new deep linking feature that can take you directly into certain pages within an app, such as a movie on Netflix or conversation in WhatsApp using its search feature.
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    Google Feed is now available worldwide

    The update to Google's search app known as Google Feed is now available to users worldwide. Most of its new features were previously only available in the US.
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    Facebook is testing comments with colored backgrounds

    Facebook is testing colored comments, with each individual's comments showing up in their color of choice. It's not clear if this will ever be rolled out on a wider scale.
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    YouTube Live introduces improvements for broadcasters

    YouTube Live is getting some key improvements today, including improved latency between chat and the stream, new moderation tools, and more.
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    Telegram 4.3 adds better replies in groups, new contact invite system

    Telegram has been updated to version 4.3. It adds a much better group mentions and reply system, an overhauled UI for inviting contacts to join Telegram, and other minor improvements.
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    WhatsApp's verified accounts will let you chat with businesses

    WhatsApp has announced that it is rolling out verified accounts for businesses. Businesses verified on the platform will feature a green check badge next to the phone number, and you will be able to send messages like you would to a regular contact. There are a few differences, however — the...
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    ESPN's mobile app delivers personalized live sports streams

    ESPN has updated its Android and iOS apps with a reworked Watch tab that gives you a more personalized approach to video, including live video.
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    Facebook's mobile apps now take 360-degree photos

    Facebook's iOS and Android apps can now capture 360-degree photos without the help of a third-party application or an extra device. All you have to do is launch the app and pick the "360 Photo" option at the top of your News Feed.
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    Astro's voice assistant is now available within the app

    Astro is an email client with smart features. The app had a voice assistant that you could call on through Alexa, but that functionality is now available directly within the app.
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    WhatsApp testing new ways to create status updates

    You know how all of a sudden your Facebook feed started filling up with status updates that had colorful backgrounds? That might soon start happening on WhatsApp. The feature, which started rolling out to Facebook's Android users late last year then spread to other platforms a couple of months...
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    Falcon Pro updated to v1.6, with AMP link previews, new media features, and more

    Falcon Pro has been updated to version 1.6, bringing several notable changes. Those changes include AMP link previews, new ways to view multimedia, and a double-tap-to-like gesture.
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    Duo v16 adds new notification types and Notification Channels on Android O

    A new update to the video chat app Duo is out with a few changes. Notifications are a significant part of this release with a new toggle in settings for all users and full support for Notification Channels on Android O. And for some users, there are a few tweaks to the UI of the Audio/Video...
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    Google Search video previews help you find what you’re looking for even faster

    In the Google app for Android and Chrome on Android, when video results show up in the video carousel, you’ll see video previews.
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    Google’s native camera app now has selfie flash

    The latest update to Google’s native camera app now brings a minor but potentially useful update: selfie flash. Since most smartphones don’t have a flash built in to the front-facing shooter, Google Camera mitigates this by flashing the screen bright as your selfie is taken, which is supposed to...
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    TripIt launches in-airport point-to-point navigation

    TripIt's new in-app airport maps not only give you a top-down view of the entire airport with every bit of information you need, but also now complete navigation between points in the airport. The feature is only available to Pro users.
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    Samsung Internet Beta v6 adds handful of new features

    The beta version of Samsung''s Internet app has been updated to version 6. Some incoming changes include night mode, high contrast option, and new experimental flags.
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    Google Maps v9.59 beta adds Q&A section, Picture-in-Picture

    A new update to Google Maps is rolling out to the beta channel members right now. In a new change, drivers will soon be able to see a monthly report of their behavior right inside the app. If you're running an Android O developer preview, the first thing you can look forward to is the addition...
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    Samsung Keyboard v2.0 now available in the Play Store

    The latest Samsung app to start delivering updates via Google's service is the Samsung Keyboard. Folks with Samsung phones like the Galaxy S8 and S8+ can look forward to receiving updates for the keyboard via Google Play.
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    Mozilla's new 'Photon UI' arrives in Firefox Nightly on Android

    The new Photon UI has landed in Firefox Nightly on Android. The full update is set to arrive later this year.
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    Speed controls are being tested in YouTube's Android app

    Google has started testing speed controls in the YouTube Android app. This will allow you to playback videos at slower or faster speeds, just like the desktop web version has had for years.
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    Android Messages v2.3 update arrives with "Mark as Read" button in notifications

    Android Messages v2.3 has rolled out to all devices. This version was originally included in Android O Dev Preview 3 and had a new feature that let you mark a message as read in the notification pane.
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    Starbucks for Android update brings fingerprint support

    The Starbucks app for Android was just updated, and among the recent changes is fingerprint support.
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    Newton email app updated with a Priority Inbox-like tool

    Newton's Tidy Inbox feature is now available across iOS, Android and Mac devices. It lets you sort mail into a Priority Inbox sort of like Inbox by Gmail.
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    Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides add support for keyboard navigation of on-screen controls

    All three of Google's document editing tools have just received an update to add a nice feature for physical keyboard users: navigation controls. You can access these new controls on your keyboard.
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