Instagram introduces a new search and explore section

Instagram’s explore section isn’t exactly the most vital part of the photo-sharing app. Instagram hopes the latest update for Android iOS might change that perception. Version 7.0 of the app introduces a new explore and search section that brings rather similar features to Twitter. You get trending tags to show the most popular images up top. You also get trending place as well as a way to search for places in addition to being able to search for people and tags. You can look view all these categories at once through the “top results” shown across the service. It’ll now be easier than before to see event-related photos.

If you want to view amazing, curated images (which is a concept you’ve probably seen on VSCO), Instagram is also introducing curated collections. It’ll feature things like “interesting accounts and places, from musicians and extreme athletes to stunning architecture and gorgeous beaches.” You’ll be able to see banners for these collections at the top of the explore section. The update is rolling out first in the US. According to Instagram, “We’ll work to bring it to the rest of the world after we fine tune the experience and set it up to work well in other countries.” You just need to keep an eye out for this and it should make it to your device soon.

Source: Instagram | Via: The Verge

GMC and Buick cars to get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto to follow

Two more car brands will be getting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in the near future. General Motors announced the GMC and Buick models that will be Apple and Google’s car software. The 2016 GMC Canyon, Yukon, and Sierra models will be getting an 8-inch IntelliLink infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay. The base model Sierra is unique in the sense that it gets a smaller 7-inch version of IntelliLink. The first three models will get Android Auto at a later date, while the entry-level Sierra will launch in 2016 with both CarPlay and Android Auto support. For Buick, the 2016 Buick Regal and LaCrosse models will be betting an 8-inch IntelliLink system as well. CarPlay will also be arriving first before Android Auto.

CarPlay on both brands will have a similar implementation. The software will give full-screen access to navigation, audio controls, etc. It’ll also let you toggle between Apple’s software, onboard OnStar 4G LTE-connected IntelliLink software, and, eventually, Google’s Android Auto.

Source: CNET

Dropbox for Android gets Material Design update

Finally, the Dropbox app on Android is starting to look and feel like an app for Google’s mobile operating system. The version 3.0 update of the app gets the full Material Design overhaul to make the interface look similar to how Android apps should look. It features the flat, slide-out menu for accessing your files, photos, favorites, and notifications. Your name and initials take up the top portion of this slide-out menu as well. You’ll notice that the interface also adds color to the status bar on some screens. There's also floating action bar that lets you either create a new folder or text file, upload files, add content from your computer, or take a photo. Rollout of the update should be coming to your device soon.

Source: PCWorld | Download: Google Play Store

Batman: Arkham Knight is out today

Updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:33PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Batman: Arkham Knight, the last installment of the Batman Arkham series of games is available today in stores and as a digital download for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. We downloaded the PS4 version last night, the 48 GB file took around three hours to download.

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