WhatsApp gets first update since Facebook privacy scandal
WhatsApp has got a new tool that lets users recover media that they had previously deleted, including pictures, GIFs, documents or voice messages, but only for Android users.
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April Fools’ round-up: Snapchat’s Russian bots, Brexit emojis and bankrupt Elon Musk
April Fool’s Day has become a major event in the digital calendar, with many brands and media owners creating elaborate pranks to show off their funny side (and get plenty of social media shares and column inches in the process). We’ve put together some of the best hoaxes from 2018’s pranksters for your viewing pleasure…
Brits turning to tech for a good night’s sleep
Over half (51%) of the UK population has used technology-based sleep-aids to help get the perfect sleep – what’s more, almost 1 in 3 (31%) said they use them every night, according to new research.
Wagamama creates first ‘walk out and pay’ app with Mastercard
Pan-Asian restaurant wagamama today launches wagamamago, an app that it describes as ‘Uber for diners’ allowing customers to walk in, order, eat and for the first time ever, simply go.
Mobile marketing trends: Win on Google page one with Universal Search
Fewer traditional links on page one means mobile marketers must target Google’s universal search boxes including videos, knowledge graphs, direct answers and app suggestions, according to new research.
Google Play allows Kenya’s M-Pesa for mobile payments
Google has integrated Kenya’s primary mobile payment service M-Pesa into its Google Play store as an alternative mode of payment, potentially opening up to more African consumers with no credit cards.
Snapchat sells $10 captionable AR masks for events
Snapchat has launched captionable augmented reality (AR) masks, letting users create customised filters for special event that cost from around $10.
AI helps pick right flowers for Valentines day
Floral provider, 1-800-Flowers.com is using tech and other innovations to make it easier than ever to win hearts on Valentine’s Day, including AI-powered gift concierge and voice shopping.
Top 10 CES trends: Scooter robots, Netflix pranks and Alexa goes AR
From empathetic robots to sleep headwear, this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas gave us a glimpse into future tech. We look at 10 of the biggest trends to help marketers plan their 2018 strategies.
New beer app guides people to perfect pints
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has developed a new app which lets users search for their closest pint from any smartphone while reviewing the pub and sharing their activity.