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Celebritis get appy

Over the last couple of years, celebrities have been finding new ways to reach out to their fans and to promote their films and other endeavors, chief among them being to launch their very own mobile apps. Here's a look at a few of these

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Zendaya: The App

Singer and actress Zendaya recently released her own lifestyle app titled Zendaya: The App which is available exclusively for iOS users in the App Store. The app will provide users with a bird's eye view of the singer's life behind the scenes. It also includes an exclusive mobile shopping link to her clothing line, Daya by Zendaya which will save shoppers 15 per cent on every purchase. Zendaya is also planning to use the app to livestream and talk directly to her fans about everything from fashion and makeup, to how she lives her life away from the cameras. Subscribers will also be able to access a special Jump radio station with all music and magazine items approved and put together by Zendaya herself.

The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee

Grandparents are usually the ones who we go to when we want to hear a great story. Thus fittingly singer Alicia Keys launched a story-telling app called The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee which focuses on the relationship between an eight year old girl and her grandmother. The app offers children an interesting way to learn through music, reading and journaling.

Hanx Writer

We all know of Tom Hanks great fondness for typewriters. In fact the actor recently even gifted a fan of his a typewriter. Taking this love a step further the actor decided to launch Hanx Writer back in 2014. With this app you can mimic the sound of an old-school typewriter but with the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.

Shots

Like most youngsters his age, singer Justin Beiber is pretty much obsessed with selfies, so much that he went ahead and invested in the selfie app “Shots.” Often dubbed the “Instagram for Selfies,” the app works as a social media platform for selfies. Plus, as a preventative measure against trolling, the app includes a direct messaging system instead of a comments feature.

Kendall & Kylie

Kendall and Kule Jenner teamed up for a fun mobile game earlier this year which was designed by Glu Mobile. The game places gamers in virtual Los Angeles where they meet Kendall and Kylie. The gamers are then tasked with building their fame in different areas “ fashion, media and more. The sisters provide help along the way. You can also customise your character’s wardrobe- so watch out as you can spend dollar on shoes and accessories. You can also fix your hair and up your contouring game with make-up. Your style matters though as you have to post photos to the “feed” and this should in theory help you gain those much needed followers.

ARTPOP

As a way of promoting her Artpop album back in 2013, Lady Gaga also released a free mobile app titled ARTPOP. The app opens with a glowly virtual character Petga who will help you find your aura. You can fine-tune your essence by selecting your personality characteristics, favorite forms of artistic expression, chosen themes from ARTPOP, and the lyrics that best represent you.

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Trying to shake Bond up

The Goan Network
Published Dec 1, 2016, 12:00 AM IST
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Trying to shake Bond up

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