Is #Apple trying to takeover Netflix's market position with new media hub? fastcompany.com/90177674/soon-…

How packaging is helping launch indie brands on social media glossy.co/beauty/how-pac… via Glossy

The use of social media apps decreases with older generations: 91% of 18-24s told us they use at least one app, compared with 69% of over 54s. But watch this space: the number of older people using social media is steadily on the rise: ofcom.in/socialsnr

Google's testing a new image search for desktop that gives you a lot more dynamic information about images. wersm.com/googles-latest… via We are Social Media

Can #KylieJenner save Snapchat as young social users flock to Instagram? #influencermarketing #socialmedia mobilemarketer.com/news/snapchat-… via Mobile Marketer

Spotify is testing a lightweight version of its mobile app on Android. wersm.com/spotify-tests-… via We are Social Media

How LadBible’s redefinition of Lad is furthering social good thedrum.com/news/2018/07/1… via The Drum

Snapchat’s new Lens Explorer will let you browse thousands of community filters theverge.com/2018/7/10/1755… via The Verge

Target has a secret app for superfans, and it looks like Instagram fastcompany.com/90177570/targe…

Will #technies guide the future of #luxury culture as 'virtual influencers' takeover the high-end #fashion industry? abouther.com/node/11471/peo…

The info labels Facebook is testing for branded content look very similar to Facebooks info tags for political and issues-based ads. wersm.com/facebook-is-te… via We are Social Media

Prime Day: did consumers just flirt with Amazon or are they in it for the long haul? thedrum.com/opinion/2018/0… via The Drum

The AI revolution will be led by toasters, not droids fastcompany.com/90205658/the-a…

Google wants Go to become the go-to language for writing cloud apps tcrn.ch/2mIxZyQ via TechCrunch

Is #gamification the future of #wearables? | #TommyHilfiger has launched a ridiculous line of smart clothing that rewards you for wearing it tcrn.ch/2LM8fwd via TechCrunch

LinkedIn's new voice messaging feature will help people easily message on-the-go, and explain longer and more complex ideas without having to type and edit messages. wersm.com/linkedin-rolls… via We are Social Media

A new way for creative types to connect, share work and build collaborative relationships | Maisie Williams shows off Daisie, an app for artistic collaboration tcrn.ch/2LQMs6G via TechCrunch

When done correctly, advertising via mobile apps can actually be highly effective at reaching and converting prospects. thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en-gb/adv…

Another copycat social channel? | YouTube Testing Stories Feature Like Instagram and Snapchat beebom.com/youtube-testin… via Beebom

How a challenger bank redesigned the credit card for the vertical era thedrum.com/news/2018/08/1… via @thedrum