Report claims BlackBerry Messenger on Android has second highest user retention

Loyalty seems to be at the core of BlackBerry fans. According to data published by Silicon Valley mobile analytics provider Quettra, user retention of BBM on Android is second highest among 22 Android social and messaging apps (including Facebook Messenger WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).  Facebook Messenger ranks highest while BBM is able to hold onto over 93% of its users after 30 days. This is said to be over 43% more than the average user retention after 30 days. Sixty days later user retention is at 89% and then at 82% after 80 days.

BlackBerry said the report doesn’t come as a surprise. They have passed 100 million Android installations on Google Play after the past 18 months of availability. And they maintain an average of 4.3 rating from its 4.4 million user reviews.

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Logitech brings Keys-To-Go Keyboard to Android and Windows mobile

The Logitech Keys-To-Go was designed to be a sleek and slim standalone Bluetooth keyboard for iOS devices. Now, the company wants to bring its portability to Android and Windows mobile devices. The keyboard still maintains its thin and light form. It is also built with water-repellent FabricSkin to protect it from dirt and spills. This time, Logitech added a row of Android and Windows shortcut keys. It even comes with a portable stand that attaches to the keyboard so it can hold your smartphone at an upright position. The Keys-To-Go will work with Android platform 4.1 and higher and Windows 7 and higher. It retails for US$69.99.

Source: Logitech

HTC One M8 Google Play edition gets Android 5.1 update

Android 5.1 makes its way to HTC One M8 Google Play edition without much fanfare. The update clocks in at 244MB large. It tweaks how notifications interruptions are handled and it introduces animations and cosmetic changes. Of course, the usual bug fixes are in there as well. There isn't any word on how wide the rollout is but it should be coming your way soon. 

Source: Android Central 

Instagram introduces new Fade and Color features to its Android app

Instagram usually updates its iOS app before its Android  app. The photo sharing app has been an iOS-exclusive for a while. Now, there seems to be a role reversal of sorts. Instagram is introducing two new tools to Android before their iOS release. The Android app is getting Fade and Color editing tools.  

As the names suggest, Fade lets you mute colors and soften lines for that darkroom feel. You adjust it via the slider mechanism. Color, on the other hand, offers various tint images to change the hues and, well, color of your image. The version 6.19.0 is already rolling out today. iOS users don't have to wait too long though. It'll be coming to you "in a few days." 

Source: Digital Trends | Download: Google Play Store (Free)