On social media, we see what we want to see; it’s a filtered version of the real world. But a new app from MIT’s Playful Systems department aims to change that, letting you intimately share in the life of a stranger for 20 days via regular anonymous social media-esque updates.

Ever passed someone on the street and wish you'd had the courage to get their number? French dating app Happn ensures that'll never happen again – provided they also have the app. It combines the spontaneity of apps like Tinder with specific geolocation functionality.

The explosion of interest in mobile messaging platforms has prompted heated competition to secure the largest and most loyal global user base. From LINE’s stickers to WeChat’s partnership with Lionel Messi, there’s a race to innovate, and fast.

In a smartphone-centric society, fluidity and unpredictability have become the norm. People are accustomed to living by their own schedules, and on their own terms. Enter YPlan, an app that takes the hassle out of having to plan ahead.