Google Play remains the most secure service to download applications on Android. In 2016 the installation of potentially dangerous applications decreased in almost every category. About it is reported in the annual Google report about the security of the Android OS.
Soon users of Google Maps for iOS and Android will be able to share location and itineraries with other people. About it reported in a company blog.
Foursquare announced about the launch of Foursquare Analytics platform for brands and retailers, which allows to analyze the attendance and audience of offline stores.
In the Gmail app for Android appeared a function of remittances. At the moment it is only available to users in the United States.
VK updated apps for iOS and Android. Now in applications, you can view the count of posts on your personal pages and in communities.
Viber users got the ability to create secret chats that will self-destruct after a specified period of time.
The Facebook Messenger team announced Messenger Day, is a new way to share their videos and photos.
Google updated the app virtual keyboard Gboard for Android, adding several new features.
Yandex updated app for iOS and Android. As reported in a blog of Yandex, the app for iOS is able to search without Internet. The application saves the answers to popular search queries and shows them even when no Internet or it runs very slow. This is useful when you need to quickly obtain a short help message: for example, to find the phone organization.
6 March 2017 the Google Play app store turned 5 years old. In honor of the anniversary, the company was named the most popular applications and games for all time of existence of the service.
Russian users prefer WhatsApp and Viber. These messengers have been called the most popular among subscribers of 'Beeline'. As reported the RBC, with reference to the statistics of 'VimpelCom', to each customer of the operator has 1.7 messenger, which is equivalent to the audience at 100.8 million users. WhatsApp is used by 68.7% of clients 'Beeline' Viber – 45,7%, Skype 38.3% Telegram is 7.5%.
Facebook began testing the mobile application of social network city travel guides called City Guides. With it, users can see the cities visited by their friends, as well as a list of recommended sites and activities.
Facebook is testing emoticons-reactions, including dislike button in Messenger. About it reports TechCrunch.
Google updated the messenger Allo, adding three new features: the ability to send gifs, animated Emoji, and a shortcut button to the voice assistant. The update runs on a global scale for Android devices. For iOS it will be available soon.
Shares of the company Snap, owning messenger Snapchat, during the initial public offering was estimated at $17, $1 exceeds the highest expectations. As reported the Wall Street Journal, the company was valued at $24 billion.
Google launched a new corporate service Meet, which you can provide video conferencing in HD. About it reports TechCrunch.
Google updated the ranking algorithm for games in Google Play. Now when determining the best applications will take into account not only installation, but also the engagement and retention of users. About this company representatives said at the Game Developers Conference.
Social network Facebook released a separate video app for TVs. Originally it was released on Samsung Smart TV. A day later it also became available on the Apple TV fourth generation.
Google has announced that this week the voice assistant Google Assistant will appear on smartphones running Android 6.0 and 7.0 Marshmallow Nougat.
17 APR 2017 years work messenger Google Spaces will be terminated. About it is reported on the project page.