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Mobile Minutes: Instagram content disappears; Apple TV’s iPhone app; Pokemon Go backlash; Disney enlists YouTube stars

28749New Instagram feature makes content disappear after 24 hours
Instagram, the photo-sharing app owned by Facebook, is taking aim at fast-growing messaging app Snapchat with a new feature that gives users the option to make pictures and videos to disappear automatically after 24 hours.
Read more on Reuters

Apple releases iPhone app to control Apple TV using Siri
Apple Inc. released a new application for the iPhone that lets users control their Apple TV set-top box, mimicking the functions of the Siri remote control. The app works with the latest Apple TV, which first went on sale in October.
Read more on Bloomberg

Pokemon Go creator Niantic tries to calm angry users, admits features confusing
The creator of hit game “Pokemon Go” has tried to appease users after a software update over the weekend sparked a social media backlash, pushing the company to admit some of its features were “confusing”.
Read more on CNBC

Disney enlists YouTube stars to promote fashion wares, mouse house-inspired styles
Disney has recruited YouTube beauty and fashion vloggers LaurDIY, Meredith Foster, Jaleesa Moses and Lucy & Lydia for a new travelogue series aimed at pushing sales of its clothing lines and other merch as well as featuring styles inspired by the company’s brands.
Read more on Variety