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Dropbox updates iOS app with search inside Word and Powerpoint files

Aug25
by on August 25, 2014 at 8:18 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

Cloud storage company Dropbox has dropped (ha! pun) an iOS update with improved Word, Powerpoint and GIF features. The 3.3 update now supports search inside Microsoft Word and Power point files. That’s helpful when you’re looking something in folder filled with documents. The app update also brings support for larger GIFs and smarter caching so your stored files use up less space on your tablet or phone. ➤ Dropbox for iOS

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Amazon buys Twitch for $970 million

Aug25
by on August 25, 2014 at 8:02 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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In a deal that seems a bit confusing at first look, Amazon has purchased Twitch for $970 million in cash. The Information broke the story this morning of the online retailer making a play for the video game streaming site. Google had been rumored to interested in Twitch to bolster YouTube. In fact, it looked as if Google and Twitch had finalized a deal, but Amazon swooped in and purchased the company. Twitch CEO Emmett Shear stated in a post about the acquisition: Today, I’m pleased to announce we’ve been acquired by Amazon. We chose Amazon because they believe in our community,…

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Google releases Slides for iOS, updates Sheets and Docs apps with Microsoft Office editing

Aug25
by on August 25, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Product Launches, Product Updates

Google today launched a Slides for iOS app, while updating its Docs and Sheets apps to support opening, editing and saving Microsoft Office files. These three products represent Google’s push to claw both consumer and enterprise customers away from Microsoft Office. Most of the business world still runs on Microsoft’s renowned productivity apps, so it makes sense that – at least for now – Google should support them as widely as possible. Only when users are confident that Slides, Docs and Sheets can work seamlessly alongside Microsoft Office will Google start making some serious progress in this area. Slides is Google’s…

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Amazon now reportedly in the running to acquire Twitch

Aug25
by on August 25, 2014 at 5:42 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Insider

A few weeks ago it was “confirmed” that Google was on the verge of acquiring video game live streaming service Twitch. Then nothing happened. Now it looks like Amazon is interested in the company. According to The Information, Amazon is in late-stage talks to buy the service. The Information is unaware if the deal has been finalized, but their sources believe a deal could be announced at any time. If true, this would be an odd acquisition for the online retailer. Google’s acquisition made sense considering Twitch uses the search giant’s YouTube video platform. Amazon might be looking to launch…

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Bing Maps update makes it easier to travel around Japan using public transport

Aug25
by on August 25, 2014 at 5:25 pm
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Bing Maps is less popular than Google Maps, but the Microsoft-owned navigation service is still being updated on a regular basis. Today, it received some notable enhancements regarding public transit options in Japan, making it easier for locals and travelers to get around town. For one, Bing says it’s increased the number of agencies and routes available to users. Although it didn’t detail any specifics, the team promised that “no matter where you’re heading in Japan, if there’s a transit route that can get you there, we know about it and can tell you how to use it.” Bing Maps…

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