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"Why? It's fun! Easy! I can quickly share photos taken on my iPhone when I'm out and about! Or have fun editing photos and sharing from my camera on my iPad! And in the process I'm learning more about photography, photo editing and other Instagram users. Here's my advice to help you get started or get more out of using Instagram. "

It's hard to use the Internet anymore without being watched. Tracking cookies follow your every move, so advertisers can figure out what to sell you. Social networks keep you constantly signed in, in part so they can see what other websites you visit. Phone and tablet apps may be gathering information about you, including your contacts list or your camera roll.

The Zaphat (pronounced like Zap Hat, not Zafat) is a new line of fashion apparel where the logo on the accoutrement acts as the target for an iOS/Android app that uses Augmented Reality to transform the wearer into an avatar of their choice.

If you've passed through Waterloo station today, the likelihood is that you've already spotted the giant M&S Valentine's Day billboard. Hopefully, you will have experienced Katya - the model on the billboard - come to life by downloading a Smartphone app called 'Aurasma Lite', and received a little extra Valentine's Day inspiration whilst making your commute!

A Kickstarter project that launched this week wants to put a mic on your wrist, for constant audio monitoring, in a twist on the wearable tech and quantified self movement. The Kapture, as it's called, pairs with an iOS and Android smartphone app that allows for quick sharing of audio clips recorded by the hardware wristband, which is constantly recording audio to a 60 second, recycling buffer.