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Google Wallet now lets iOS users split the check

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 6:06 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google Wallet

After introducing recurring bank transfers and low balance alerts in its mobile apps, Google Wallet now lets iOS users split payments, reports Engadget. With the latest version of Google Wallet for iOS devices, you can just enter the amount you want to split and then list your contacts and their shares of the total. The app will then send a request to each user to settle up with you, with an optional reminder of the event or purchase that was spent on. This update also brings Touch ID support for logins, as well as the ability to see your loyalty…

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Netflix recommendations coming to phones and smartwatches near you

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 4:33 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Following the launch of its Facebook-based social recommendations in September, Netflix is now extending the feature to its Android app. The update brings movie and TV show recommendations to Netflix users’ Android devices via rich notifications; you can watch, get more info, or thank your friend for a recommendation. Netflix has also worked on an Android Wear integration that sends these recommendation alerts to your smartwatch too, with the aforementioned actions available on your wrist. ➤ Netflix on Android Just Got a Lot More Social [Netflix US &Canada Blog] [Netflix for Android]  

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StuffGenie makes it easy to put your items into storage and get them anytime

Dec16
by on December 16, 2014 at 3:31 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Asia, Insider

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Everyone has too much stuff, right? Most of the time it’s too good to throw away, but there’s nowhere to keep it and sending things to storage is a hassle. StuffGenie, a new Hong Kong based company is hoping to bring that process into the smartphone age. The service allows you to order containers for your items, which are shipped to you overnight. Once packed, you add a title, description and upload pictures of your stuff online before sending them back. The company then puts your goods into humidity-controlled storage and you’re able to request items back from the company…

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