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Instagram wants to be more like Snapchat





Instagram is trying to look like Snapchat. Today, the company announced two new features that will change the way we interact with the application.

The first feature is "Live Video" as part of Instagram Stories. Stories was introduced some months ago, but it seems people wanted even more. Now you can do live videos and share it with all your followers. The video will disappear when the live video ends.

  




Instagram is also launching "Disappearing photos" for direct messaging. These photos will be deleted after the other users sees it and leaves that conversation, so it won't be there for much time. Overall, these two new features seem like a handy addition to Instagram.






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Google Play Music gets new update, now comes with a fresh new look

Google Play Music gets new update with a fresh new look


Today, Google announced a major update to Google Play Music. The new update brings whole design and experience changes to Google Play music. From a card-centric design to a whole new interface built around album art, bright colors and vector graphics.



New Google Play Music home screen will work as your "personal DJ" and will be sensitive to where you are and what are you doing. Google Play Music will learn what type of music you like and listen to in specific places, times, activities.

The new update is already out according to Google, but we haven't received any. Grab the new update at Play Store (when available).



Source:- Google

Install New Google Pixel Dialer App on Moto Smartphone

Install New Google Pixel Dialer App on Moto Smartphone


Few days back Google Pixel's System Dump was leaked on the Internet and We found that the Smartphones comes with a new Google Dialer and Contact Application which can be easily Installed on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.

However, Developer kulankit97 (XDA) found a solution for Installing the new Google Dialer from Pixel on Motorola Smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. (Tested on Moto G4 Play, Moto G4 Plus and Moto G3)



You can follow the below Video Tutorial to Learn How to Install the Newest Google Dialer on Moto Phones.




How to Install New Google's Pixel Dialer App on Moto Smartphone- 


Step 1. Download the MM... zip file, Google Dialer and Contacts App from Below.

Step 2. Boot to Recovery Mode and Flash that MM... Zip file.

Step 3. After Flashing the Zip file, Turn on your System.

Step 4. Go to File manager and Install other two Apk ( Google Dialer  and Contacts ).



Step 5. Go to Settings > Apps > Gear Icon and Set Default Phone App to Second Phone App.


Downloads-

MM... zip file- Download Here

Google Phone- Download Here

Google Dialer - Download Here

Source:- XDA 

Google Allo Officially available for Android and iOS

Google Allo Officially available for Android and iOS


Google has finally released Allo, A smart messaging Application for Android and iOS. The Application comes out with the inbuilt Google Assistant, Allo is more than just a messaging App.



Allo comes out with amazing new features, Some of them includes-


  • Respond quickly with Smart Reply
  • Express yourself with photos, emojis and stickers
  • Meet your personal Google Assistant
  • Chat in Incognito mode
For now this Allo is available in few countries and Soon it will be available worldwide in the next few days.


Download Allo from Play Store | iTunes


Google to launch Allo on September 21, 2016

A month back Google launched Duo (A 1-to-1 Video Calling App) and now its turn for Allo to get revealed this week. Both The Applications were announced back in May at Google I/O.



Know more about Duo

Allo is a texting app that uses your phone number, Here are some features that Allo provides-


Google to launch Allo on September 21, 2016



The Google assistant

Get answers, find information, and get things done without having to leave your conversation.


Smart Reply

Respond to messages without typing a single word. Smart Reply learns over time and suggests responses in your style. It responds to text and photos to help you keep the conversation going.


Ink

Get creative with the photos you send by doodling on them.


Whisper Shout

No more TYPING IN ALL CAPS to get your point across. Say it louder or quieter by changing the size of your text with a quick swipe.




Stickers

Say what you really mean with exclusive stickers designed by independent artists and studios from around the world.


Incognito mode

Chat privately with end-to-end encryption. Control how long your messages stick around with expiring chats. Use private notifications to hide your chats from shoulder surfers.



The Application will get launched on September 21, 2016. The news came from Evan Blass and Vinoth Ragunathan.

You can now Download Pixel Launcher

You can now Download Pixel Launcher


Yesterday's Hot news was "Nexus Launcher had been renamed as Pixel Launcher" and this also confirms that the New Google Smartphones will be named "Pixel". 

Well, You can now grab the New "Pixel Launcher" and Install it Right now on your Android Device. The New Pixel Launcher will overwrite the Old Nexus Launcher.



Thanks to LlabTooFeR for uploading the "Pixel Launcher", You can download it from-



The zip above contains both the Pixel Launcher and the Wallpaper picker APKs. Just Unzip them and Install it.



source:- LlabTooFeR

Moto File Manager Makes Its Way Into the Google Play Store

Moto File Manager Makes Its Way Into the Google Play Store


Motorola Android Smartphones always came with Stock Android UI, without any bloatware including a File Manager. Since 2016 Motorola started Including File Manager into their new Devices. The New Moto File manager made it's first Appearance in Moto G 2016.

The New version of Moto File Manager App is now available on Play store for Almost All Motorola Smartphones with Android 5.0 and above. Moto File Manager v3.6.68 new update brings "Stability Fixes" and "Bugs Fixes".

You can Download The Moto File Manager Application from Play Store.

[Download] Google Apps GApps for Android 7.0 Nougat

[Download] Google Apps GApps for Android 7.0 Nougat


Android 7.0 Nougat is now Official and is available for Supported Nexus Devices, Google has already pushed Android 7.0 AOSP Source code and Developers have started working on Custom Roms. 

Most of the Custom Roms, don't have Google Apps/GApps pre-installed. But you can Download GApps.zip File and Flash it manually from Custom Recovery.

Android 7.0 Nougat GApps are now available, You can Download it from below link.

Download Google Apps- GApps Android 7.0

Google Launches Duo, A 1-to-1 Video Calling App

Google Launches Duo, A 1-to-1 Video Calling App



Earlier In May Google announced Two New Applications Allo and Duo at Google I/O and Today It's Finally launching Duo Application for Apple and Android.



"Duo" is a simple 1-to-1 Video Calling Application which lets you Do a Face to Face Real Time Video Chat with your Friends and Relatives. This App is end-to-end encrypted.


Google Launches Duo, A 1-to-1 Video Calling App


Its very Simple, Fast and reliable Application which comes with an Unique feature Called "Knock Knock" which lets you see live video of your caller before you answer, giving you a sense of what they’re up to and why they want to chat. Knock Knock makes video calling more spontaneous and welcoming, helping you connect with the person before you even pick up.

You can Download Duo Right now for Android and iOS.


Source:- Google

Prisma will support Video editing soon

One of the hottest Image editing application "Prisma" lets you convert normal images into something interesting. The Application was first launched for iPhone back in June and since then, it has been downloaded 16.5 million times on devices running iOS.




For now one can only edit Images using Prisma. Though Prisma is going to add Video editing feature very soon. Prisma co-founder Alexei Moiseenkova has promised to introduce a new tool inside the app "in the next several weeks" to allow you to edit video clips in the same artistic style.



The Application lets you edit your Images by adding some cool effects including Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Munch, Levitan and Kandinsky.



via - GSMArena

Nexus and Android One Devices Gets Spam Calling Protection Phone App

Google has started rolling out a new Update to the Phone App that comes pre-installed to Nexus and Android One Devices.



The New version of Phone App will alert the user that if the call is coming from a potential spam caller or not. Additionally, You will be able to report a Spam call and even block them.




All You have to do is Turn on caller ID & spam protection. To Turn it on, Just Open the Phone app, Tap the 3 dot menu, Tap Caller ID and Spam Protection and At Last Turn it on!



You can Update the App from Play Store.

[Download] Prisma Beta App now available for Android

Viral Photo editing application "Prisma" has just unveiled its beta app for Android users. 

Earlier the application was available for iOS, and in over five weeks, This Viral App got downloaded over 7.5 million times, and has 1.5 million daily active users.


[Download] Prisma Beta App now available for Android


The Application lets you edit your Images by adding some cool effects including Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Munch, Levitan and Kandinsky.

The Beta version of this application is out for Android, You need to sign-up to get through the application . But we already got it's apk ( ( uploaded by Maadhav saxena ) and you can download it from our below link.

Download - Prisma


Moto Z Time-Weather-Battery Widget for other Motorola Devices

A month back , Motorola revealed The Motoroal Moto Z and Z force at Lenovo's Tech World . The modular devices comes with amazing features and with Moto Modules . 



Motorola have included Some Cool widgets and Features like One-Handed mode to the Moto Z . Our Google+ Group member "William Li" has shared The new TimeWeather and Battery Widget of Moto Z .


Moto Z TimeWeather Widget for other Motorola Devices


The new Weather + Time + Battery widget of Moto Z just works in all Motorola Moto Devices . The Widget has option to minimize itself and become a single circle . It also has an option to change the battery bar color .



You can Download The widget from - Here  | via





Moto G4 Camera and TimeWeather Ported to Other Moto Devices

Recently launched Moto G 4th Generation and Moto G4 Plus comes with a many new application and some of them are Camera application and TimeWeather application .



Alberto97 ( xda dev ) has ported out these new applications to Other Motorola devices with Android version Marshmallow+ . 



You need at least Android 6.0+ To install these applications on your Motorola Devices

Screenshots -


TimeWeather Widget

New Moto Camera


Downloads -

Moto Camera and TimeWeather - Download Here

source xda

Download Allo and Duo by Google [ apk download ]

Google has finally revealed their new messaging apps, Allo and Duo . Allo is a texting app that uses your phone number. Duo is a video calling app that also uses your phone number .



Allo and Duo are not launched yet on Google Play , but we have Allo and Duo by Google .apk files for you to Download it now and use the messaging apps .

Screenshots -


Allo By Google Apk Download for Android


Duo By Google Apk Download for Android


Download Allo and Duo .apk file by Google for Android -

Download Allo .apk file - Download Here

Download Duo .apk file - Download Here


DynamicNotifications Brings Customizable Active Display to all Android Devices

DynamicNotifications also known as Active Notification is an app which lets you use Active Display ( Moto Display for Moto X , Moto G ) , on any Android Device .



Though the application is older , but I installed it few days back on my Moto G 3rd generation and it works amazing  . 





Some of the features of includes -


  • Notifications don't light up when your phone is in your pocket, purse, or face down to avoid accidental unlocks
  • Select which app-notifications you'd like to receive via DynamicNotifications
  • Change the appearance of the app (custom foreground/background color/image, show the date near the clock, change the main notification border style, and more)



You can download the application from Play Store .


GTA:Liberty City Stories now available for Android

The most awaited game is now available on Play store , Rockstar Games has finally released GTA: Liberty City Stories Game for Android Smartphones .



The Game is of 1.91 GB and has amazing Graphics . Rockstart has added many new features to this next GTA Game for Android Smartphones -


  •  New high resolution textures and character art
  •  Real time lighting and shadows
  •  Enhanced draw distance
  •  Rebalanced controls for touch-based gaming
  •  Cross-platform cloud saves via the Rockstar Social Club
  •  Physical controller support
Screenshots of GTA Liberty City Stories -






Download -




[Apk Download] Instagram now lets you "3D Touch" Photos On Android

[Apk Download] Instagram now lets you "3D Touch" Photos On Android



Apple recently launched IPhone6s and Iphone6s Plus with a new feature called "3D Touch" , which allows you to peek into it just by pressing harder  . 



Now Instagram also allows user to "3D Touch" Photos on Android just by pressing them a little harder for a while .





Users can long press any picture to "zoom it" with options - Like , View Profile and Share .




This new feature is only available for Android on the new Instagram apk ( version - 7.13.0 ) , Download it from - APK Mirror  




Marshmallow's Battery-Saving Feature " Doze " now Available for Older Android

Marshmallow's Battery-Saving Feature " Doze " now Available for Android 4.1+


Android Marshmallow comes with many new features and one of the best feature is "Doze" which stops apps from using the network when your phone is idle .



But now you can get this feature by Installing Doze App on Devices running Android 4.1 Jelly bean and above . This app work amazingly and it prevents your apps from sending or receiving data without disabling your Wi-Fi or 2G/3G/4G data . 

This apps is not like normal battery saver , It is very useful and will surely increase your phone's battery life .



This application has many options , You can download this app from play store .

Doze - Play Store



[Download] Blackberry Priv Apps for Devices running Lollipop

Recently Blackberry launched the new Android Smartphone i.e Blackberry Priv . Blackberry Priv comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop , but its interface is different from stock Android .



pluto7443 ( Xda member ) has shared some Blackberry priv apps that can be used on Any Devices running on Android Lollipop .




[Download] Blackberry Priv Apps for Lollipop -



1. Blackberry Services - 

Blackberry service need to be installed in order to run All the blackberry apps below ( Launcher , Calendar , Keyboard etc ) .

Download - Here

2. Blackberry Launcher -


[Download] Blackberry Priv Apps Launcher


Blackberry Priv comes with a new launcher which is somewhat based on and has more features than Google Marshmallow launcher  .

Download - Here

3. Blackberry Calendar -


[Download] Blackberry Priv Apps Calendar


Blackberry Calendar 

Download - Here 

4. Blackberry Keyboard -

[Download] Blackberry Priv Apps Keyboard


Blackberry Keyboard  

Download - Here

More apps will be added to this post ! Keep checking !