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Microsoft takes on Google’s Hangouts with tighter Skype integration on Outlook.com

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by on June 3, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft rolled out a ton of new features for Outlook.com – including heavy integration with Skype. While this update was only available to a small batch of preview users, the changes are now rolling out to everyone on the email client. Now when you click on the Skype Icon on the sidebar you can see which friends are online, view recent conversations or search for contacts. You can start a chat by clicking on the avatar bubble on the right side, and as you’d expect, your messages are synced across devices. Given the popularity of…

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Tidal unveils a beta of its desktop apps alongside a student discount program

Jun03
by on June 3, 2015 at 4:16 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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You might already know our stance on Tidal, the Jay Z-owned music streaming service. But in case you were lured in thanks to the latest music video launched exclusively on the app courtesy of Nicki and Bey, now you can download a beta version of Tidal’s desktop apps for Windows and Mac. Tidal for Mac The app looks pretty much identical to Tidal’s browser version, but a partnership with Ticketmaster will allow users to view their favorite artists’ tour dates and purchase tickets. The company also boasts exclusive pre-sales, giveaways and discounts for its subscribers. Unlike Spotify, however, offline mode is not…

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Google is launching a new Street View app in August with 360-degree camera support

Jun03
by on June 3, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

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Nearly two years ago, Google introduced Views, a community where anyone could submit their 360-degree photo spheres to share with the world. There are many neat panoramas there, but they don’t get the mileage they could given the photos are separate from Maps and Street View. This is changing with a new Street View app coming in August, which will allow anyone to submit photo spheres to Maps. Previously, only panoramas made by Google or other contributors would appear on Street View. Meanwhile, existing panoramas from Views will be transferred over to the new experience. The new app will also…

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Delhi rejects Uber’s license application after its month-long ban last year

Jun03
by on June 3, 2015 at 3:44 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, India, Insider

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Things are not looking good for Uber’s Delhi presence. The company’s license application has been rejected by the Delhi government, with the city’s Transport Department citing that Uber failed to declare that it was complying with the conditions set after its month-long ban last December. Uber was banned in the Indian capital after an Uber driver allegedly raped a female passenger. Other on-demand taxi apps were also denied licenses to operate, including Mumbai-based OlaCabs and Taxi4Sure. Uber stated in a blog post earlier this year that it was implementing a more strict background check system to ensure the safety of its passengers. Under…

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Boom 2 audio-enhancement app for Macs now has an iPhone remote

Jun03
by on June 3, 2015 at 3:17 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Global Delight’s fantastic audio equaliser for Mac, Boom 2, is now an even sweeter deal, with a free companion app for iPhone and iPad to control the volume on your computer. The new app allows you to pair your iPhone with your Mac and control Boom’s volume level, equaliser and other settings. It’s a great addition if you’re using your computer for streaming TV or as a music server. It features a notification centre widget for quick access to volume controls, or you can jump inside the app to tweak all your audio settings. Boom 2 Remote also allows you to control what’s playing inside some…

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