WhatsApp, Facebook, Snapchat reportedly working on boosting encryption

Following the ongoing battle between the FBI and Apple, it seems some tech companies are looking to boost their encryption. Reports claim the likes of WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Facebook are looking for ways to protect user data. WhatsApp is said to be preparing to offer encrypted voice calls. Back in 2014, WhatsApp brought end-to-end encryption to Android users. Now the reports claim the service will be bringing encrypted calls and group messaging to its over one billion users. Snapchat is said to be working on its own secure messaging platform, and Facebook is supposedly looking into boosting the security of its Messenger app.

Google is reported to be also putting its encrypted email technology to use elsewhere but a source claims this isn’t entirely a sure thing but it has been “an ongoing effort for a long time.” Google has to find the balance between securing data and maintaining its business model of targeting advertisements based on messages. It’ll get tricky when encryption comes to play.

Source: SlashGear

Android users get video rewind filter on Snapchat

Last year, Snapchat introduced some fun filters that let you play around with your video snaps. One feature missing on Android was the Rewind filter. As its name suggests, it just lets you record snaps and play these in reverse. Now, Android users finally get to play around with this filter. Just swipe right after recording a video until you stumble on the three reverse arrows to create your own reverse videos. Update your Snapchat app to the latest version to get to play around with this.

Source: Android Central | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Burberry to show off new collection on Snapchat

Burberry demonstrates how technologically adept they are. The British fashion house will be giving fans a glimpse of its Spring 2016 collection ahead of the London Fashion Week. The brand will even be showing behind-the-scenes snaps to show how they prepare for the big show. The snaps should start showing up on September 20th, Sunday, at 2 p.m. eastern. Burberry will even be making use of Snapchat's Live Stories feature, which has posts disappear after 24 hours, to show its followers what's happening at the fashion show. 

Source: Engadget 

Get more emojis and use up less data with Snapchat

The latest Snapchat update for iOS and Android brings even more emojis to you, while saving up on the data you consume while on the go. The new Sticker Picker menu lets you put as many emojis as you want anywhere on the screen. You’re no longer restricted to keeping it in line with the text. The new Travel Mode, meanwhile, stops the app from preloading data-intensive Stories when you’re using your cellular connection instead of Wi-Fi. If you want to view a specific Story, you just have to tap on the specific item. This feature can be accessed through the Manage screen via the gear icon on the top right corner.

Source: Engadget | Download: Apple App Store (Free) + Google Play Store (Free)