Google beefs up security with new Hub service

22/06/2015 SMK Editor

Google has just made it easier for individuals and brands to protect their online privacy with the launch of a new Accounts hub.  Aladdin's Cave Google revealed the updated security boost in a ....

Get more out of Messenger with KitCut

19/06/2015 SMK Editor

  Are you a fan of Messenger but want to get more out of Facebook’s popular app? Now you can with KitCut. Mash it up KitCut is a clever iOS app that lets u ....

Apple tops Google as world's most valuable brand

18/06/2015 SMK Editor

Apple has just pipped Google to once more be crowned the world's most valuable brand. Appleword The tenth annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study found Apple is now worth US$247 billion, a rise of 67% year on year. This leap is l ....

YouTube Ads are about to get more powerful

17/06/2015 SMK Editor

YouTube has just updated its ads platform to give users more information about products before making a purchase. Moving marketplace The new feature, dubbed  ....

Facebook Messenger gets location boost

17/06/2015 SMK Editor

Facebook has just rolled out a new way for users to share their location on Messenger. Mobile movements Messenger users have long been able to let their friends know where they are. Now they can also send a map of their location. To acces ....

Square gives $Cashtags more clout

16/06/2015 SMK Editor

In a small but potentially significant step in e-commerce, Square has given $Cashtags a bunch of new features and functions. Cashing ....

SMK's app of the week: NewsGIF

16/06/2015 SMK Editor

Do you suffer from a tragic case of TL:DR (Too Long, Didn't Read)?  If so the innovative NewsGIF might just be for you. News Flash NewsGIF is a website and iOS app tha ....

Number Crunch: Pinterest Q1 2015

15/06/2015 SMK Editor

There's much more to Pinterest than pins and pretty pictures. One of the most popular platforms when it comes to audience engagement, Pinterest is slowly transforming into a lucrative space for brands and marketers. Here's a little look into the im ....

Inbox by Gmail rolls out and upskills

15/06/2015 SMK Editor

Inbox by Gmail is now available for all users, and to sweeten the deal Google has added some new features to its latest app. In with the new The previously invite-only app is so ....

Twitter announces Official Partners Program

12/06/2015 SMK Editor

Twitter has just launched its Official Partners Program, which encourages brands to more effectively connect with customers. Choose your partner Twitter announced the news in a ....

Facebook enhances its encryption

11/06/2015 SMK Editor

Facebook has just released an update that brings an extra layer of security to notifications and emails. If the key fits Facebook announced the update in a ....