BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android
Blackberry has resumed a phased rollout of its BBM messaging app for Android and Apple devices after September's delayed launch.
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Facebook Loosens Privacy Restriction for Users Under 18
On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, Facebook removed the restriction for users under 18 that previously limited who could see their online postings from photos to musings on the world-wide social network.
Twitter and the Option to Receive Direct Messages From Followers
Twitter has rolled out a feature update that is useful for users who use Twitter to communicate both publicly and privately.
Samsung Galaxy Round: A Smile with a Curved Display
In October 8, 2013, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy Round, which proclaims as the world's first smartphone with a (deeply) curved display.
Instagram Launches Ads Slowly and Carefully
Advertisements are everywhere, and ad-supported products are quickly becoming a norm, rather than an exception. And since it's becoming a common thing on the internet, ads will show in places where people are not expecting.
Google Play Books Available in More Asian Countries
Google Play Books' arrival in India was merely the beginning of its effort to embrace Asia. Google progressed and gave 9 more Asian countries: Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and New Zealand, the opportunity to buy books from Google.
Google and the Hummingbird Algorithm
Google rolled out the most significant change to its core search algorithm a month ago and the company officially unveiled it to the press on September 27, 2013, in California.
Google's New Logo and Redesigned Homepage
In September 19, 2013, Google changes its logo for the first time since 2010. And for the redesign, the company's blog said that the change is intended to "streamline" users' experience of its services to prevent "distractions".
Microsoft Surface 2: A Powerful Second Chance
Unveiled on September 23, 2013, Microsoft Surface 2 is a definite upgrade over 2012's Surface RT. The device houses a sharper screen, a better camera, and is definitely faster.
"Autofill with Facebook" for Mobile Purchases
Facebook has officially started rolling out its new mobile payments feature.