Instagram now lets you use private messaging to send photos

Instagram has boosted its Direct messaging feature to let you have threaded conversations around public photos or shots taken instantly. Think of it as Instagram's way of taking on Snapchat. When you previously found an Instagram shot you liked, you would usually @-mention someone on the post. Now, you can just send the photo to your friend via Instagram Direct. All you need to do is tap on the arrow that's right beside the Like and Comment buttons. But, of course, the photo has to be set to public for you to share it, unless you and your friend both follow the private account. These photos will appear in the new threaded conversation format. You can even send hashtag pages and location pages through Instagram Direct. 

The new Instagram Direct will also let you take quick snaps to send right away, rename your groups, and send emojis. The version 7.5 update is already available for both iOS and Android. 

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

Rogers new Share Everything+ plans offer option to bundle free Spotify, shomi or Next Issue subs

Rogers new Share Everything+ plans are sweetening the deal for customers by giving free access to the content they’re after. Starting at $70, customers can sign up or upgrade their wireless plans to include either Spotify Premium, shomi or Next Issue to share across devices for 24 months. This is on top of other benefits that come with all Share Everything plans, like access to Rogers NHL GameCentre LIVE and Roam Like Home.

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Google shows off new logo and identity

Google today unveiled a new logo composed of a new sans serif font. Easily one of the most recognizeable logos, the new Google logo denotes 'Google, evolved.' The search service, which was originally built for the web has become so much more and is now front and centre on mobile devices, wearables and connected home as well as Internet of Things devices. Google recently restructured and became part of Alphabet which is a new entity that serves as a holding company for various technology brands, the biggest of which is Google. Google explained the new look on their blog.

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Android Wear devices now work with iPhones

iPhone users can now pair their smartphones with a range of Android Wear-powered devices. With the release yesterday of Android Wear for iOS app. Preaching choice and variety, anyone using an iPhone (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus running iOS 8.2+) can pair it with an Android Wear watch to get information at a glance, track their fitness, receive timely tips like when to leave for appointments, current traffic info, and flight status and invoke the Google Now voice assistant right from their wrist.

Android Wear for iOS currently works with the LG Watch Urbane. All future Android Wear watches, including those from Huawei, Asus, and Motorola will also support iOS. iPhone users now have the most range of wearable solutions, aside from the Apple Watch, they can now use Pebble devices and a variety of upcoming Android Wear devices.