Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Software : Skype just got an exclusive feature on Windows Phone

Software : Skype just got an exclusive feature on Windows Phone

Skype just got an exclusive feature on Windows Phone

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Skype just got an exclusive feature on Windows Phone

While many apps - including Microsoft's own OneDrive and Skype itself - are getting updated with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support, Microsoft has granted the Windows Phone version of Skype an exclusive feature.

Skype for Windows Phone is now the only version of the service that lets users draw and doodle, then send their creations to friends and other unwitting recipients, the Skype blog reveals.

To access the new Skype drawing tool in the WP app tap the "+" symbol in a chat window, followed by "drawing."

It looks like a very simple tool - maybe even a stripped-down MS Paint - but there's nothing wrong with that. However it does let you draw on top of images and Bing maps.

Getting high (res)

The Skype app for Windows Phone also gained HD screen support in this latest update.

Skype reports that the app is now faster on Windows Phone 8.1 as well, with improved resume time, and that you can now sign in automatically using the Microsoft account linked to your WP device.

Finally Skype is also now letting users sign in with their native Skype accounts instead of having to link them to their Microsoft Accounts, though they still encourage you to do so.

Dropbox is the latest app to gain Touch ID on iPhone 6

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Dropbox is the latest app to gain Touch ID on iPhone 6

Dropbox had a rough first date with iOS 8, but it looks like it's smoothed things over - and added an important new security feature.

The cloud storage service is the latest to gain TouchID support in its iOS app's most recent update.

Like other recent updates to iOS apps including Facebook, Chrome and YouTube, OneDrive, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook, and Skype, Dropbox's version 3.5 update also adds compatibility with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Touch and feel

Thankfully the app's fingerprint security features aren't limited to the newest Apple iPhones, but they are exclusive to devices with iOS 8.

Lastly the Dropbox update also includes performance, stability and bug fixes, including a fix for an issue with previewing RTF files in iOS 8.

Android Lollipop's Gmail app might handle non-Google emails too

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Android Lollipop's Gmail app might handle non-Google emails too

Android Lollipop is the biggest Android update in a very long time, and it brings with it a bevy of welcome changes, large and small.

But one of the best might be something that Google hasn't even officially mentioned yet: much greater flexibility for Android's native Gmail app.

In all versions of Android so far the Gmail app has only handled Gmail emails, which to be fair makes sense.

But with Android L it looks like Google is turning the Android Gmail app into a universal email hub where all your accounts will live.

Ain't it grand

This video allegedly shows the new Lollipop Gmail app in action, complete with its Material Design makeover.

As you can see, switching between email accounts is as easy as swiping to the left or right.

The source of the video is unclear, but we'll be damned if it doesn't look official.

Android Lollipop, which brings the OS to version 5.0, will roll out first on various Nexus devices first beginning in early November.
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