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The Rise of Live-streaming apps

August 17, 2015

Since the start of 2015 live-streaming apps Meerkat and Periscope have been causing a commotion among curious users and professionals. The apps make it easy to create videos, and broadcast or receive them live.

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Millions of users have already registered with the live streaming services. But who uses the apps and for what purposes? They range from individuals reporting on their everyday lives to bands eager to promote their new albums and bloggers hoping to make a bigger impact thanks to the moving images.