WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption to boost security
WhatsApp, the world’s largest messaging service, has rolled out end-to-end encryption for its 1 billion users across all devices, including iPhones, Android, Windows, Blackberry and Nokia phones.
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Facebook in South East Asia: 241 million connections
Facebook is booming in South East Asia, with 241 million people on Facebook in the region, 94% of them through mobile, according to new data.
Wearable technology: Nine things you need to know [INFOGRAPHIC]
With smart watches, Go Pro cameras and fitness bands growing in popularity, online retailer I Got Crazy has compiled some key stats about wearable technology related to health and fitness.
Amazon and Microsoft ‘to invest in self-driving car tech’
Amazon and Microsoft are considering using their technology to power Here, a mapping technology firm for self driving cars, according to a news report.
Football stadiums get free wi-fi (for some apps)
England’s Football League has announced that free wi-fi, for a particular set of official apps, will be made available at Championship, League One and League Two stadiums.
Google’s opens up its machine learning tech to developers
Google has made its Cloud Machine Learning platform available to developers today, giving them access to the platform that powers Google Photos, Translate and the Google Inbox app.
Instagram plays down algorithim change after user backlash
Instagram is seeking to reassure its millions of users after a backlash over its proposed timelines changes.
Google revamps AdWords ‘for marketing in mobile-first world’
Google’s 15 year old AdWords platform is set for a major update to better help marketers reach consumers in a multi-screen world.
Soundcloud finally launches $9.99 subscription service
Music streaming firm SoundCloud is launching its long-planned subscription service, but for now the $9.99-a-month service will only be available in the US.
Google to bring Android Pay to UK ‘in next few months’
Google will extend Android Pay to the UK “in the next few months”, as the company looks to emuilate the siuccess of rival Apple Pay.