Taking inspiration from the likes of Snapchat and Telegram, WhatsApp is introducing a feature that causes messages to disappear after seven days. It aims to make instant messaging feel closer to real life while adding a layer of trust to the Facebook-owned platform.

With trust in big tech dwindling, people are looking for services that protect them from external surveillance. And as governments crack down on protest, new forms of digital democracy are emerging. Fully encrypted messaging app Signal is winning trust by giving back power to users.

In the age of contact-tracing apps and high-profile data breaches, most people say they’re concerned about data privacy – but their actions don’t always align with their beliefs. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Kirk Plangger to find out why people have such divergent attitudes to data privacy.

Social payment app VibePay is allowing Britons to link their bank accounts, request money from others, and create group chats to discuss transactions. In a competitive fintech space, its offer of seamless, hassle-free money management seems tailored to address young people's financial needs.