As the world goes mobile, almost every brand has a social media presence. With 15-second Instagram videos set to dramatic music, the BBC is taking a modern, bite-sized approach to news that’s ideal for small screens.

Following the shift from print to online news, the news industry is adapting again – this time for mobile devices. The top players are recognising the different contexts of desktop and mobile, and the importance of an easily-digestible format.

Clippet is an app made for young people, by young people. Founded by two 23-year-olds, the start-up aims to disrupt traditional news media delivery. Clippet delivers news updates via audio, actively challenging the current preference for online video content.

What if emails were limited to the same character count as a Twitter post? Toastio is a service that aims to streamline digital communication by limiting emails to 350 characters, which it hopes will encourage people to write emails that are straight to the point.