Facebook’s controversial facial-recognition app Moments launches in Europe
Facebook has launched its photo-sharing app in the EU and Canada after adapting its controversial facial-recognition software to work around each region’s privacy laws.
Mobile
Siri creators reveal next generation voice assistant ‘Viv’
The team behind Apple’s voice assistant Siri have revealed their latest independent project “Viv”, an AI bot that lives on your phone and aims to be “the intelligent interface for everything.”
Mobile sport trends: Euro 2016 to be a “second-screen-fest”
With exactly one month to go until England and Wales’ opening matches at Euro 2016, new research reveals the huge degree to which people will be second-screening during matches to enhance their experience of the tournament.
Mobile app revenues slowing down for first time – IDC
The global mobile app market is forecast to slow, with Apple’s App Store still ahead of rival Google Play despite an 8% drop, according to new research.
Periscope lets viewers save livestreams via #save hashtag
Periscope has launched a new feature which lets users keep their streamed video for more than 24 hours.
Google Analytics can now track individual user behaviour on apps
Google has added a new user-centric analysis capability within its analytics software, letting web page owners analyse the actions that an anonymous individual has taken on their site or app.
Spotify in major shift to video with 12 new pop culture series
Spotify is taking on Apple’s iTunes with a major new push into video, with 12 new series dedicated to pop culture.
Snapchat spooks its users with mobile-first horror film
Snapchat users were treated to a movie with a difference last week, when made-for-mobile film ‘Sickhouse’ was broadcast in real-time snippets to the social media app.
Snapchat rolls out shoppable ads: Target and Lancôme first brands to sign up
Snapchat has begun rolling out shoppable ads, with Target and Lancôme among the first brands to take up the format.
London bus iBeacons to beam ads to passengers’ mobiles
Passengers on London buses could soon get push notifications with real-time travel updates and in-app ads sent to their mobiles as they travel through the capital.