CloudMagic adds instant, offline Google Calendar search

We have beenpretty big fansofCloudMagicfor some time now. Not only does it allow you to search Gmail, Google Docs and Contacts offline but it is also superfast at it. Today, it has added one of users’ most requested features: Google Calendar support. Previously, you had to fire up different tabs on your browser to keep track of your Google Calendar appointments. From today you can search for your appointments across your Google and Google Apps accounts through the CloudMagic Chrome extension or through Chrome’s Omnibar....

2 min · 281 words · Mark Stewart

CloudMagic brings instant search to Gmail and Google Docs

Google’sinstantsearch results are a great timesaver when you’re searching the Web, but wouldn’t it be useful if the feature was rolled out to other services like Gmail and Apps too?CloudMagicis a handy little utility for Chrome and Firefox that, from today, does just that. Once installed, you just connect CloudMagic to your Google account and it’s ready to use. You’ll now find a new text entry box in the top right-hand corner of the screen whenever you’re in Gmail or Google Docs....

2 min · 375 words · Amanda Salas

CloudTalk, a group texting app with AOL era like chatrooms

CloudTalkis yet another group messenger app that’s gearing up for the SXSWi Conference in Austin, Texas. CloudTalk is both a platform for other apps and its own app. The company lets developers build apps with voice, texting and photo and video sharing capabilities. And for SXSWi, it’s just announced its new Partner Program. “CloudTalk brings the speed, convenience and power of voice to the time-shifted way we connect with each other today,” says David Hayden, chairman and CEO of CloudTalk....

4 min · 787 words · Christina Bennett

Clubhouse accidentally leaked its Backchannel for DMs feature

While Clubhouse is very popular among live-audio social network enthusiasts, it lacks one major feature users would give anything for: direct messages. It’s annoying when you’re engaged in a lively room, and want to connect to someone, you have to go to their profile, find their Twitter or Instagram handle and message them there. That’s probably about to change. [Read:Why entrepreneurship in emerging markets matters] Clubhouse accidentally leaked its under-development chat feature called Backchannel....

2 min · 422 words · Lauren Delacruz

Clubhouse ditches invites as the competition heats up

Clubhouse has finally ditched its invite-only policy and waitlist system. The social audio app is now out of beta and open to anyone who wants to join. The company has also unveiled a new logo andwebsite design. Up-front:Clubhouse had used an invite system since its launch in March 2020. To join, you had to get an invite from an existing member. In a blogpost, the company’s founders said this allowed them to add users in waves without (often) breaking, but that they always wanted the app to be open:...

2 min · 332 words · Joseph Bishop
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