WhatsApp lets you access service through web browser

A bit late but then again better late than never. WhatsApp just unveiled its web browser version. The web client works as an extension of your phone, meaning you can’t use it if your phone isn’t online and if you aren’t running the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone. You can access it through web.whatsapp.com. The feature is currently not available for iOS because of Apple platform limitations.

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Twitter brings Bing-powered translation tool to app

Introducing yet another Twitter tool, the microblogging site has integrated a translation tool into its Android app and Web version. The tool is powered by Microsoft Bing. You can now read tweets from languages you don’t understand. All you need to do is tap on the globe icon within the tweet and then you’re all set. It currently supports over 40 languages. You can opt out of the feature if it bothers you.

We're introducing Tweet translation with @Bing Translator so you can read Tweets in multiple languages: https://t.co/RuraBeYa5S

— Twitter (@twitter) January 22, 2015

Source: Twitter | Via: Android Central

typWrittr lets you write sans distractions online

If you need a distraction-free space to type out a paper, the next great novel, or just your intimate thoughts, typWrittr is hoping to fill that need for you. The web app is designed to be an easy-to-use word processing tool that has different preset backgrounds for you to choose from. You can choose everything from a railroad, road side, snowy dystopian-looking city, etc. There are ways to edit the background and its color as well as the text type and color. To make the most out of this, full-screen your web browser and get some writing done. You’ll need to register via email or through Google+, Twitter, or Facebook to use the app. And yes, it automatically saves your documents so you can get back to them when you need to.

Source: typWrittr | Via: Lifehacker

SoundCloud introduces new hub to centralize your favorite tunes

Taking one more step to developing its own subscription service, SoundCloud introduced a new interface to make the service work. Its new hub called Collection has been brought to iOS and web apps (Android version is coming in 2015). It is designed to bring all your favorite audio in one place. The Collection shows you the artists you follow and liked tracks and playlists without having to jump between sections. It’ll let you shuffle your favorite songs and find out if a new DJ mix or radio show pops up.

Source: SoundCloud | Via: Engadget