It might seem like the most popular apps in the world are already ubiquitous, but the latest numbers from SurveyMonkey say those at the top have no problems finding new users. Taking into account the iOS and Android app stores in the US from January to June this year, social and media apps dominate the […]
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If there's one thing we can all agree on when it comes to Google, it's that their products are getting smarter. Announcing their latest upgrades at an event in New York, Google Search now includes multiple layers for flights and hotel discovery. Be specific Designed with phones in mind to cater for current user habits
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Facebook has tweaked the News Feed yet again. This time to make it feel more personal. Feed me Facebook announced the news in a blog post. "Our goal with News Feed is to show people the stories most relevant to them, so we rank stories so what’s most important to each person shows up highest
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In news that will surprise few, it now looks like half of the internet is now on Instagram. Well, almost. Oh Snap According to research from GlobalWebIndex, Instagram’s cracking rate of growth means close to 50% of internet users are Instagrammers. This is a massive leap since the 17% adoption rate back in 2013. World
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Snapchat recently rolled out a new feature called Memories, and it's potentially the most transformative feature yet rolled out on the app. What are Snapchat Memories? For the first time users will be able to share content from outside Snapchat. You can upload photos and videos from your phone’s camera roll, then edit them in
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Twitter has recently launched Automated Verification, making it easier for brands to establish their online credentials and avoid trolls and imposters. Keeping it real Now brands can apply for Verified status by clicking on this link. You'll need to provide information regarding contact details, images, website, and have your tweets set to public. Once approved,
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It’s been a decent month for Facebook. Messenger recently passed the 1 billion mark. Now it transpires that Facebook owns 67% of social media ad spend. Hey Big Spender According to research from eMarketer, Facebook is set to pocket US$22.3 billion in net ad revenues by the end of 2016. This is up from a
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Can't get enough of live streaming but don't always want to broadcast to the world? Consider clever new app Peek. Peek-a-boo Peek is designed for private streaming between contacts, family, and friends. Sort of like Messenger compared to Facebook. Once installed, Peek mines your address book to make instant live streaming more streamlined. Live action
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You’ve likely seen Facebook posts showing heart-wrenching images of desperately ill children, asking you to comment ‘Amen’. This is a common type of social media hoax called ‘Like farming’. Other common hoaxes include offers of free goods like airfares, phones and tablets, or competitions offering prizes like cars and holidays. Entry can involve Liking a
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It’s been a big month for Facebook Live – the streaming service got longer, enhanced features, and even audience targeting. Now Twitter’s Periscope is keeping up with the Joneses with its latest raft of updates. Trailer Park The major new announcement is Highlights. Essentially this will create a short hype reel for every Periscope broadcast
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