Netflix for Android update improves performance, design

Netflix has started to roll out an update for its Android app to smoothen out the performance and meet design guidelines of the mobile operating system. And according to Android Police, the Netflix works better with Chromecast. What’s missing is the Netflix profiles support. Perhaps we can expect that on the next upgrade from the streaming service.

Google extends Chrome for Windows XP support until 2015

Google intends to support Chrome on Windows XP until April 2015—exactly a year after Microsoft ends it support for the operating system. But the company believes there are still a number of Chrome users who use the OS. Google wants to help Microsoft users with the transition into newer systems and protect their computers against phishing and malware.

Google Maps iOS update adds tips for newbies, in-line route previews

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Google upgrades its Maps app for Apple devices to add mini route previews with traffic overlays, a Tips and Tricks section for beginners, as well as full language support for Arabic and Hebrew.

YouTube for iOS update includes ability to select video quality over Wi-Fi

YouTube has released version 2.2.0 for its iOS app with new features and upgrades. Users can now choose video quality of clips they watch over Wi-Fi. There are also some unspecified accessibility and iOS 7 compatibility upgrades.