Facebook begins wider rollout of redesigned Messenger app

Facebook announced the changes back in May 2018, and it has begun coming to users bit by bit since October. But now, the update seems to be getting a wider release. The listings on both App Store and Google Play Store show the redesigned interface. But the Messenger team has cautioned that it might take a while for the update to reach everyone. Facebook wanted to create a simpler interface for users to put messaging front and center in the app. The redesign consolidates the nine tabs into three and brings a bit more whitespace into the interface. The different features within chat windows still exist in the app but are now hidden behind a new four-dot icon.

Source: The Verge

TSN and RDS Announce $4.99 Day Pass streaming subscriptions

Canada's popular sports networks announced today even more options for fans across the country to access their industry-leading rosters of marquee sports programming with the introduction of the Day Pass subscription to their TSN Direct and RDS Direct streaming services. The all-new, single-day subscription option is the first of its kind in Canada.

With TSN the only place for Canadians to watch every game of NCAA MARCH MADNESS, Day Pass arrives just in time for TSN's comprehensive coverage of the tournament (exact launch date to be confirmed).

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Mattel makes free ‘Uno’ mobile game available everywhere

While it launched earlier in some locations, Mattel, has finally introduced its free Uno game worldwide. With the help of NetEase and through its Mattel163 studio, the card game is now available for free through App Store and Google Play. It’ll let you play tournaments, go on 2v2 mode, set up games using custom rules, or try out daily quests. There’s a Valentine’s-themed one coming out next month. According to Mattel163, there are already 45 million people who have played Uno through Facebook Instant Games and the apps so far.

Source: Engadget

Facebook offers its image compression tech to those who need it

Maybe you’re a developer who needs an image compression tool. Well, Facebook is opening there’s up to anyone who needs it. This open source tool is called Spectrum and it can work into iOS and Android projects. Admittedly, we’re not particularly fond of Facebook’s image compression, but for developers who can’t come up with their own tool, this could help. According to Facebook, Spectrum has "improved reliability and quality of image uploads across [its] apps" and that it can reduce file sizes for up to 15 percent while keeping the quality.

Source: Engadget