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Microsoft has revamped the web version of its app store for Windows, which includes new UI and an improved, easier process of app discovery.

 


The previous version of the web version of the Microsoft Store was formed on Microsoft’s old React codebase built on an “obsoleted UI framework,” according to Microsoft engineer Judah Gabriel. The current version, on the other hand, has replaced React codebase with Shoelace, Lit, Vite, and a C# ASPNET backend. These have accounted for a more efficient interface, easier ways to discover apps, and modern web tech stack.

Microsoft Releases a Redesigned Version of its Web-Based Windows Store

 

Amazon is Not Only an Online Store

Keeping up with the theme of this earnings season, surpassing low expectations, Amazon reported results way better than they were expected. This e-commerce giant that had fought to live up to expectations in 2022, reported a net profit of $3.2 billion on net sales of $127 billion on Thursday, for the first three months of 2023, beating analyst expectations on the top and bottom line.

Amazon is Not Only an Online Store #Infographic



Microsoft has released a preview of its new collaborative hub ‘Loop’ that makes it possible to manage all the Office apps from one place. It can be used to initiate and organize various tasks, projects, and documents, and even share them in the form of editable blocks in other Microsoft platforms like Teams, Outlook, Word (web version), and Whiteboard.


 

Loop allows up to 50 people to edit a document at once. Its project and task management features are quite handy, such as progress trackers, custom labels, syncing tools, the option to link up suggested files or tag co-workers or friends, and more.

 

In addition to that, Microsoft will be bringing its 365 Copilot system to Loop, that uses AI to generate ideas and suggestions. In Loop, the chatbot will also support multiplayer mode, enabling multiple people to ask questions to it.

Microsoft’s Latest Creation ‘Loop’ Makes it Easy to Manage Tasks and Documents from Office Apps

WhatsApp adds Sticker Store to its web interface

Stickers are a great way to express yourself in a conversation. These can be used for expressing emotions, cheering up the mood, or keeping the chat full of fun. Users can share stickers from a wide range available in the mobile app and even download new ones from the Sticker Store within the app and that too, for free.

When it comes to the web interface, the tech giant is seen to not keep it updated for quite a while. Uses have now become used-to of the same interface on the web with now frequent updates. Luckily, the company finally managed to take some time out and took at least one thing about the web interface into consideration i.e., availability of new Stickers.

WhatsApp adds Sticker Store to its web interface

 


WhatsApp is bringing a new update with its new beta version, which is the ability to turn images into stickers. The option will be called 'send the image as a sticker.'

 

You will be able to access the option from the regular sticker icon displayed next to the bar where you type your message. By simply tapping on the option, you will be able to convert any image that you want to send in the chat, into a sticker.

 

WhatsApp to Update Stickers with a New Option to ‘Send Images as Stickers’

 


Twitter is bringing newsletter platform Revue to its platform. A new button will be seen on Revue creators' Twitter profiles, which will allow users to sign up for their newsletter directly from Twitter. Revue announced the rollout through a Tweet, which says that the option is available to all Revue users.

 

 

According to Revue, the option is rolling out to a limited number of people or a “test group” and will be accessible on Android and web, and eventually iOS as well.

Twitter Integrates Revue Newsletter Subscriptions into its Platform

 


Duplex is Google’s technology for handling tasks on a user’s behalf, such as making appointments with a human-like voice. The technology is now being spotted by some users on Google Assistant for Web in the form of Fast Checkout during online shopping.

 

Duplex for web was first introduced by Google in late 2019 to buy movie tickets on behalf of users. You could select a movie, number of tickets, and seat directly in Google Assistant. The technology was further expanded this year to helping place orders for food, by automatically filling out payment details, and also to change stolen passwords in Chrome.


In October of 2020, Google ran a pilot test of Duplex to help with faster checkouts. There are some registered websites where Duplex seems to be available now; Hot Topic is one, for instance.

Google Assistant Uses Duplex Technology for Fast Checkouts on Web

Is Your Landing Page Getting the Attention it Deserves?

If you are a local business owner, what is it that you consider to be the most important thing in helping your business to succeed? Is it good customer service? Quality products? Location? Quality management? 


All of these things are certainly important, but one thing you may be neglecting is the importance of a quality local landing page. 

Is Your Landing Page Getting the Attention it Deserves? #Infographic

How the 50 Biggest Websites in the United States Performed During the Pandemic

The pandemic shifted how we all live our lives. Much of our work, school and entertainment happened solely online. Which websites benefited the most from the shutdown was a mystery until the team at Semrush put together this graphic from website traffic data. It shows that the website with the highest traffic in 2020 ended up staying at the top for 2021 also, and that was Google. It became the most helpful resource for go-to answers regarding shutdowns and regulations surrounding the pandemic. 

How the 50 Biggest Websites in the United States Performed During the Pandemic #Infographic

Top Startup Studios by Website Traffic

One of the major competitive advantages of startup studios is their ability to mitigate risk and expedite growth by providing funding, shared resources, and operational support that are unique to the startup studio model. With many founders entering the industry and a few key players dominating the startup studio space, it can be difficult to determine which studios are leading the charge in terms of launching and scaling successful businesses. 

Top Startup Studios by Website Traffic #Infographic

 


WhatsApp has reportedly been working on multiple device support lately and is also currently running a beta test of it for WhatsApp web. This most likely means that the feature could be out any time soon for both iOS and Android users.

 

The multiple device support would let users use their account through four desktop devices if they participate in the beta program, which will be available for both regular users of the app, as well as business account holders.

WhatsApp May Launch Support for Multiple Device for WhatsApp Web

How a good Web development team can bring success to your website

A thriving website is contingent on the quality of the team that is working behind the walls. It is usually believed by many businesses that having experts in coding and designing is enough to raise the scales of the business in the market, but that is only half true. In this infographic, we will enlighten you with a different perspective of what a good website should have in particular. Apart from good managers and coding personnel, a company should drive its focus to a devoted and talented team.

How a good Web development team can bring success to your website #infographic

 


Microsoft has collaborated with Google to bring the option of uninstalling Google’s desktop apps from MS Windows. Microsoft engineers have worked to bring this change in Chrome in Windows, so that it would work like a native app.

 

Reports suggest that Windows 10 users may be provided with the option to uninstall Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) that are basically a Java Script framework that works like a native app but is different from traditional native apps, as they are not entirely combined with the OS and therefore, can not be uninstalled.

 

With Google’s new tool, the PWAs would be able to be uninstalled like native apps on a desktop, either through the Control Panel or Settings. 

Microsoft Windows may Provide an Uninstall Option for Google Chrome Apps

 


Web domain registrar GoDaddy just pulled an uncool prank on its employees by sending them an email phishing test that promised them a $650 holiday bonus. Employees who clicked the link in the email reported receiving another email 2 days later, where instead of receiving the promised holiday bonus, they were asked to take a training course on social engineering.

 

GoDaddy Tricked Employees into Believing they would Earn a Bonus

 


One of Microsoft’s Teams video calling feature is being introduced to Skype: the Together Mode. This advanced feature uses Artificial Intelligence to cut out a person’s face and shoulders and place them together with other people in a virtual space, making it look like everyone is sitting around each other. In order to access the feature, at least 5 people with webcams would be needed.

 

The Together Mode will work through Skype’s web version, without the need for an account. Users would simply need to create a Meet Now meeting and share its link with others to join.

 


Microsoft launched this Teams feature back in July and it was even used by the NBA to bring basketball fans courtside in a virtual experience during live games. 

Microsoft Brings Teams’ ‘Together Mode’ to Skype

 


Google has released a new feature for its messaging apps for web, with which users can react to messages in both private and group chats. The reaction can be chosen from 7 emojis, including the thumbs up, thumbs down, angry face, sad, wow/surprised, laugh out loud with tears, and heart eyes emojis.

 

The feature was already available to Android users on web messaging apps, and is now rolling out for the Google messaging apps.

 

Replying to messages using a reaction in the form of an emoji is a fun and quick way of expressing yourself to someone in response to a message. One limitation of this feature is that you can not reply to one message with two reactions, as the second reaction will replace the first one.

Google’s Messages Apps for Web now have an Emoji Reaction Feature

Google will soon launch iOS support for Stadia

On Thursday, the company officially announced that it is going to launch the Google Stadia cloud gaming service for iOS devices. Google seems like following Microsoft's steps as the company is also working on bringing the apps to the web browser to find a way around the restrictions that Apple has implemented on the App Store. Just like Microsoft has promised to provide its xCloud services on iOS soon in the coming year, Google also states that it has created a web version of Google Stadia in order to allow the users to use it via Apple's Safari web browser.

Google will soon launch iOS support for Stadia


Google is bringing performance improvements to its last 2020 update of Chrome, Chrome 87. Tab throttling, improved resource management, and several user-facing additions will be part of the final update.  


According to Google, version 87 of Chrome will represent the ‘'largest gain in Chrome performance in years.” It features a 5x reduction in CPU usage by prioritizing active tabs over background content, resulting in 1.25 hours increase in battery life.  


This performance improvement is a product of the throttling of JavaScript Timer wake-ups in background tabs to once per minute. Tab throttling will roll out limitedly in Chrome 87, while a wider release is expected to happen with Chrome 88 next year. 


Another performance improvement feature of Chrome 87 is that it starts up 25% faster than before and load pages up to 7% faster. This improvement is a result of the browser being aware of what tabs are visible to users and optimizing resources for those ones over hidden pages. 


Chrome is also now providing users a ‘search for tab’ option, with which they can see a list of what’s open across all windows and then search for different tabs. The option will work for Chrome OS initially and later for other desktop platforms.  


Moreover, the Chrome Omnibox will now surface Chrome Actions or shortcuts to common settings, such as clear browsing data, delete history, or edit passwords. 


The New Tab Page will soon start surfacing recently-visited and related content cards, according to Google, to help users pick up where they left off while browsing the web. The option will provide its functionality in areas like cooking and shopping initially and will expand to entertainment related content next year. 

Google is Bringing Speed and Performance Improvements to Chrome 87

The shape of the internet
 


The internet is a revolutionary invention of mankind, no doubt. Everything that was a pipe dream, a sci-fi work of a fantasy, is now made possible with internet. Internet is single-handedly responsible for over 95 percent of the modern technological inventions. It started as a small network of nearby computers sharing information and grew into a worldwide phenomenon and has now became a part of our daily lives.

The shape of the internet #infographic


WhatsApp just announced the new version of WhatsApp Web, version 2.2043.7, and the main addition in the new version will be of calls.  


WhatsApp had earlier announced that it was working on the calls feature for the desktop version, and so users can expect it to be out soon.  


The option for both voice and video calls is currently in the beta stage development and will make an appearance in the 2.2043.7 version of WhatsApp Web. 

Calls Feature for WhatsApp Web is Finally Rolling Out

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