iPhones get YouTube VR support for first time
The YouTube app on iPhones now supports Cardboard, Google’s own viewer headset that lets users experience virtual reality.
Android
Google puts search functions directly into mobile keyboard
Google has launched a new keyboard for iOS devices that directly integrates search functions, such as maps, GIFs or shopping results, into user’s messages.
Facebook’s controversial facial-recognition app Moments launches in Europe
Facebook has launched its photo-sharing app in the EU and Canada after adapting its controversial facial-recognition software to work around each region’s privacy laws.
Mobile app revenues slowing down for first time – IDC
The global mobile app market is forecast to slow, with Apple’s App Store still ahead of rival Google Play despite an 8% drop, according to new research.
Periscope lets viewers save livestreams via #save hashtag
Periscope has launched a new feature which lets users keep their streamed video for more than 24 hours.
London bus iBeacons to beam ads to passengers’ mobiles
Passengers on London buses could soon get push notifications with real-time travel updates and in-app ads sent to their mobiles as they travel through the capital.
Google parent Alphabet gets ad sales boost (but ‘moonshots’ prove costly)
Google’s parent company Alphabet has reported a 17% rise in quarterly revenue after strong advertising sales on mobile devices – but it’s so-called moonshoots experiments are eating into profits.
YouTube takes on Facebook with live 360 video
YouTube has launched live 360-degree clips designed for VR headsets, with the Coachella festival being the first brand to make use of the feature.
Snapchat adds 3D video stickers
Snapchat has introduced 3D stickers which can be pinned to an object in a video, as the popular chat app continues to boost engagement with new features.
Facebook Messenger adds Dropbox sharing and Salesforce data
Facebook has bolstered features within its messenger chat apps, integrating with Dropbox and Salesforce.