Instaception
Instagram direct messaging now allows you to replay and “remix” your photo conversations. If a friend sends you a picture, you can add stickers, text, and doodles before incorporating it into your reply. Your friend can then incorporate your response into their response, leading to a never-ending chain of remixed responses. Christopher Nolan’s Instaception will hit theaters soon. (Source: TechCrunch)
Give with Google
30% of charitable donations occur during the holiday season, and Google is making it even easier to give. On Giving Tuesday, Google added a “Donate” button allowing you to directly contribute to an enrolled nonprofit of choice by simply searching for its name. While Facebook’s Charitable Giving feature charges 5% percent for donations, Google takes no fees so you can give as much as your heart desires. (Source: TheVerge)
Hey Siri, Send Help
Apple is not the friendliest with social media; they disable comments on main-channel YouTube videos and run a Twitter page with no tweets. This week, Apple launched a new YouTube channel called “Apple Support,” which aims to develop and educate the Apple community. Several brief videos cover how to leave a group conversation, take a screenshot, and delete photos on iOS devices. (Source: BGR)