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In an effort to popularise their existing messenger service, Google is bringing a unique auto-generated sticker function to their Allo app. Selfie to stylised sticker in a snap Allo will allow users to generate entire sticker packs based on simple selfies. Each can be personalised and tweaked thanks to a robust range of facial features […]
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The 8 App puts brands in touch with social content producers, big and small. Lure the people Participating social media users can ‘get offers from brands that love you’ via The 8 App, which is available for iOS and Android. The 8 App claims a super-refined UX that makes it the easiest way to receive
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LinkedIn is bringing smart messaging to its interface, enabling users to contact existing connections to bolster new job opportunities. Communication with connections, key to new push Employers and potential employees will be able to generate conversations instantaneously from anywhere on the LinkedIn platform. According to the popular networking service, 50% of users find employment through
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In the spirit of egalitarianism, Microsoft has announced that its cloud service OneDrive and Windows 10 are teaming up to offer some nifty new features. Cloud talk Windows 10 users can now access files on their devices without chewing through valuable hard drive space. The Files On-Demand function in Windows 10 now lets you preview
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Facebook is cracking down big time on low-quality and misleading web pages. Here’s what you need to know. False Advertising Since 2016 Facebook’s policy has prevented businesses with low-quality web page experiences advertising on the platform. Now Facebook is extending its enforcement into organic posts in the News Feed. Keep it clean To keep on
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Google has introduced a new feature to its flagship browser, which lets users download pages for future offline reading. No data minutes left? No problem The addition of a “Download Link” option within Chrome will let you save any link to be read at a later date. An additional feature is the “Download Page Later”
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WhatsApp has amped up security for its cloud-based backup service, shutting the door on potentially vulnerable communications. WhatsApp locks down Third party code-cracking service, Oxygen Forensics, recently boasted of their ability to gain access to iCloud accounts via SIM cards matching WhatsApp’s verification code generator. WhatsApp has now made public that they quietly corrected the
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Google has announced a new certification standard for ‘Street View ready’ cameras. Street View standards The new standards rate a cameras’ technical specs using compatibility with Google’s own Street View as the benchmark. Already, there are twenty Google certified 360-degree cameras prepped for launch in 2017. Four standards The certification standards cover four different functional
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Batten down the hatches: YouTube is testing a new design interface. Less is more The new design features a paired-back look with an emphasis on simplicity, intuition, and, according to a YouTube blog post, beauty. The design is consistent across Google platforms, including the YouTube app. There’s a Dark Theme intended to reduce glare. If
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While Instagram might get all the press, Facebook is throwing just a much gold at its other star app – Messenger. The latest update is a fun one: Instant Games. Power Up Instant Games is now available on Messenger and the News Feed on mobile and desktop. On Messenger there’s a new game controller icon
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