Instagram closes off access to apps that let you ‘be’ other users

A recently launched app for Instagram called Being let users see the Instagram feed of any public user. What this means is you could see the app through the eyes of a celebrity. You could see who they follow and help that curate your list. But it seems Instagram isn’t happy with that as the app has lost access to Instagram’s API. The popularity of the app as it gained over 40,000 users since it launched around eight days ago might have brought Instagram to the app’s purpose and that might have caused its downfall. The company won’t say though if the loss of access to Instagram’s API is intentional.

Source: The Verge

WhatsApp to drop support for BlackBerry and other old platforms

If you use WhatsApp, the time has come to finally let go of that old BlackBerry or Symbian device. By the end of 2016, WhatsApp will only support Android 2.3+, iOS, and Windows Phone 8.1+. Those who use BlackBerry devices, Nokia S40, Nokia Symbian S60, Windows Phone 7.1, Android 2.1, and Android 2.2 won’t be supported after that. WhatsApp didn’t say if they were taking the apps out of the app stores or will just halt support for the apps. What’s clear though is it might be best to get a newer device.

Source: The Next Web

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup 02/21-02/27

SlideShow: LG's product reveals from 2016 Mobile World Congress

Huawei reveals its PC ambitions with the MateBook 12-inch hybrid

HP throws its support behind Windows Phone with Elite X3 smartphone

Mark Zuckerberg talks VR’s role in Facebook’s future

New website sends smelly friends clear messages

Sony updates Xperia smartphone line at MWC

An overview of Samsung's Galaxy S7 smartphone features and accessories

ZTE unveils Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite smartphones destined for emerging markets at MWC

Panasonic adds to its rugged handheld tablet product line with new Toughpads

iOS 9.3 beta 4 is now available with Touch ID Notes and Night Shift feature

Acer’s Liquid Jade 2 introduces 1TB hybrid cloud storage

Facebook now lets iOS users send birthday wishes via video

Father.io lets you play laser tag anywhere you like with your smartphone

AT&T's new ad campaign addresses the casualties of text driving

Microsoft customers now have access to BlackBerry’s secure enterprise mobility solutions via Azure

Netflix update brings 3D Touch and iPad Pro optimization for iOS

What we’ve learned from Mobile World Congress 2016

Humans replace robots in Mercedes’ assembly line

Apple gets support from likes of Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook against FBI in court

mophie introduces new wireless charging cases for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Ahoy Matey! Here are Facebook reactions in Pirate

Ahoy Matey! Here are Facebook reactions in Pirate

For today’s dose of lighthearted news, did you know that you can set your language settings on Facebook to Pirate English? And look what it does to the new reaction buttons on Facebook! You can now “Yo ho ho!” if you’re laughing out loud or “Shiver me timbers” when you’re surprised. If this is something you want to play around with, just head over to Settings > Languages > English (Pirate).

Source: The Verge