You can now upload images to Instagram via your browser. That means no more transferring photos to your phone just to upload via the app. But, there is a catch… Mobile browser only Dedicated to mobile, Instagram has heretofore not allowed image uploads through the website. Instead, uploads had to go via mobile app. Premium […]
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Visually similar search and paid pins becoming more practical on Pinterest as it progresses to wordlessness. Worth 1000 words A visual search function has been implemented on Pinterest via a new search icon to be appearing in the corner of each pin. Tapping it uses the source pin as a basis for a AI-powered search.
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Snapchat wants to embed virtual stickers into real places, using augmented reality. Snap sticks Snapchat users often add virtual ‘stickers’ to photos and video. They’re like bubbly, colourful illustrations that make real life a bit more cartoonish. In practice, these stickers are minor edits made to the image file. It’s like overlaying a caption, except
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Truepic—a start-up with a consumer-side app and aspirations for killer commercial partnerships—hopes to bring confidence back to the phrase ‘what you see is what you get’. For real #nofilter These days, most photo and video apps compete based on how they can distort images in new and interesting ways. Truepic is using a contrarian strategy:
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Online reviews are something of a hot topic right now, and the ACCC is keen to eradicate dodgy practices. Given the escalation in regulatory activity, I thought it might be useful to provide my top tips to ensure effective management of online reviews. Social media – “house rules” Someone has a rant on your Facebook
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Facebook is improving the vetting process for members looking to join Facebook Groups, through the launch of admin tools allowing up to three questions for prospective members. Screening gets streamlined The old process of getting to know a hopeful member was largely relegated to a timely process of friending and messaging, where communication could easily
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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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