WhatsApp Messenger surges past 300 Million users, updated with voice messaging feature

WhatsApp Messenger is 300 Million users strong. The cross platform messaging app which is available for free to iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Symbian and BlackBerry users hit the milestone by adding 50 million new users in the apst two months. What's more staggering is that WhatsApp processes more than 31 billion messages a day.

WhatsApp is also adding a voice messaging feature in its latest update within the next 24 hours which will allow users in all platforms to send short voice messages, much like voice messages on phones. Members simply tap and hold the microphone icon to record a message that sends on release of the button, or they can slide their finger to the left to cancel the recording. WhatsApp is becoming a force in cross platform messaging and already has a head start on many of its competitors.

Source: CNET

Skype updates Windows Phone 8 app with new look and list filters

The new 2.9 version of Skype for Windows Phone 8 revamps its look and splits Windows Phone contacts and Skype contacts. The new Home Screen lets you easily pivot through the app’s functions and features smaller Favorite Contact tiles to make scrolling through your list easier. Meanwhile, the People List Filter allows you to either view all your contacts, your Skype contacts, or only those who are online.

You can download the updated version from the Windows Phone Store. 

LG's G2 photos and video leaked before launch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

LG's big smartphone release of 2013 is the G2 which is the successor to last year's accomplished but tepid LG Optimus G. The device is slated to be revealed tomorrow in New York but the video above gives away what the device looks like and some of the features and functionality. Hit jump for more photos of the LG G2.

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Twitter introduces login verification and photo galleries

iOS and Android Twitter users are getting an update with new features including a new kind of two-factor authentication, gallery view for photos, improved list section, and other bug fixes and improvements. The new optional login verification allows you to approve login requests directly from the mobile app without relying on text messages.

You can find out how to activate login verification and more information about the new features here.