Google Maps gives promised updates, WhatsApp for Android falls prey to Priyanka, Viber updates on multiple platforms, and we get a first look at GTA V’s gameplay.
Here’s Friday’s dose of this week’s top news in the software world.
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Google Maps gives us the update promised. The Maps application for Android devices has finally reached version 7 with a completely redesigned interface. As Google already announced at Google I/O, Google Maps for Android improves navigation and traffic information and adds the explore option to discover interesting shops in your area.
WhatsApp falls prey to an Android virus. Though not serious, a virus on Android called Priyanka poses as a contact when accepted, renaming all conversations and group chats and taking over your entire WhatsApp. But not to worry: there is already a solution to eliminate Priyanka.
Viber has a multi-platform update. Viber has updated versions for Windows 8 Phone, Mac and Windows, which now allows Windows Phone users to make and receive calls on desktop clients. In addition, the new versions bring stickers and emoticons, which we all know are essential tools in today’s market. This multiplatform update, along with group conversations, secure Viber as one the most powerful messaging platforms on the market.
GTA V’s gameplay is revealed. For the first time ever, we have seen real footage of GTA V in its first gameplay video, which has left everyone amazed. At last, we get to see how to switch between characters, the size and diversity of Los Santos and, for the first time, multiplayer mode, which Rockstar promises to show even more of soon.
