Microsoft to end support for Internet Explorer 8 in 2016

Microsoft will end support for the popular and still in use Internet Explorer browser in 2016. Hoping users will take the hint and upgrade to more modern browsing solutions or upgrade their version of Windows. The company has stated that that it will only support the following browser-operating system combinations: Internet Explorer 9 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Internet Explorer 10 on Windows Server 2012 Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. IE 8 is still running rampant as the most popular browser worldwide. Source: VentureBeat

Migration to Facebook Messenger app officially starts

If you have been putting off migrating to Facebook’s Messenger app on your mobile device, you won’t be able to put it off much longer. Facebook is already cutting off access to messaging section on the main app. You are in the minority if you are still able to see the “Never mind” button on your app. Once you get completely cut off though, you will be able to see that you have messages but you will only be able to view them once you are in Messenger app or using the Web version of Facebook.

Source: Gizmodo

Toronto's Sago Sago launches Sago Mini Friends on iPad

Designed for toddlers ages 2-4, Sago Mini Friends allows kids to take the lead in their own playdates. The fun begins when the doorbell rings. Inside the homes of their favorite Sago Mini characters, kids can take part in a variety of activities, from sharing snacks and playing dress-up to unwrapping gifts and watering plants. With five friends and ten activities, Sago Mini Friends invites kids to explore and make up stories, with unexpected surprises and reactions along the way.

This marks the 10th app in the popular Sago Mini series. As with all Sago Mini apps, Friends has no in-app purchases or third-party advertising, so kids are free to discover without interruption. The app allows for strong story-telling opportunities, building on kids’ natural sense of wonder, creativity and curiosity. Sago mini Friends is available at the iOS App Store for $2.99.

Vine for iOS update adds more notification control and other new features

Twitter recently released an update for its Vine app on iOS to add new features as well as more language support. Vine users get more control over their notifications now. You can customize how you receive notifications via push notifications and in the Activity tab right from the Notifications menu in Settings. You’ll also know how many unread VMs and activity items you have with the new badge. You can now also create Vines without having to decide yet if you will share it publicly or just send it to someone.

The navigation bar has also been improved to let you switch between tabs with one tap instead of two and the top bar fades when you view Vines from another user’s profile or from your home feed. Vine now also supports Arabic, English (UK), and Hebrew.

Source: The Next Web