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Monthly Archives: June 2015

Why you should give a Jott about new app

 

With more than half a million monthly users and a million installations after just three months on the market, Jott is fast becoming the must-have messaging app among teenagers, rivaling the well established WhatsApp.

Unlike other apps, Jott functions without Wi-Fi or mobile data. Instead, it uses a combination of Bluetooth and radio to allow users to send …

Facebook allows open use of messenger

Facebook’s messenger service is now available to everyone, regardless of whether they have an associated Facebook account or not. The messenger service allows users to create instant messages with individuals or groups and also allows video chat and voice messaging. Up until now, in order to use the service you have been required to have a full …

Five reasons to cut down on selfies


We’ve all seen it happen. You’re out having a lovely walk in the park, at an event or in a shop when someone jumps out in front of you arm aloft, phone held high, and snaps themselves.

This is the, ‘selfie’. Although adored by many there are others for whom it is intrusive and, potentially, offensive.

Only last week …

Twitter in crisis: CEO steps down

Silicon Valley has been rocked by news that the CEO of Twitter, Dick Costolo, will be stepping down from his post in early July. The social network has been haunted by controversy for the last few years as they have struggled to tackle bullying and trolling.

Despite the fact that many investors have called for a change of leadership, Costolo insists that the decision to transition out of the top role …

Taylor’s Swift grammar lesson

A brave fan has publicly criticised Taylor Swift’s grammar via her Tumblr feed, only to have Taylor return the favour.

Taylor posted the image of a photo to her Tumblr blog, complete with the handwritten lyric from one of her songs.

But a vigilant fan spotted a missing apostrophe and took the time to point it out. It wasn’t …

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