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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 …

Instagram photos worth $90,000?

A series of personal Instagram images have gone on display as part of the Frieze Art Fair in New York, without any warning or permission being sought from the photograpers themselves. The photographs are being displayed by controversial artist Richard Prince who has a history of submitting art that he describes as ‘re-photographing’ – like re-tweeting only with works of art.

Prince takes existing images from magazines, advertisments or books, alters …

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