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Instagram is a photo- and video-centric social network by its very nature, but that doesn't mean you always want to share images along with your thoughts. And now, you don't have to. The service is releasing a Type Mode for Stories that, as the name implies, lets you write with a creative flair while skipping the pressure to use pictures. Switch to a new Type section and you can jot down whatever you like while choosing little more than a font style and background. You can produce a deep confessional or a clever transition without having to think about composing a shot, although you can add them (or other flourishes) if you'd like. The new mode is available in version 30 of Instagram for Android and iOS. And in case you're wondering, the new text styles are available for overlays in existing modes -- Type Mode is just the obvious showcase for them. Source: Instagram via Engadget RSS Feed "http://ift.tt/2DT2cSR"

Google's Project Fi can make sense if you only use a smattering of data and want to save money, but it hasn't been an especially good deal if you consume gigabytes like they're going out of style. Thankfully, there's now an unlimited option... of sorts. Google has introduced a Bill Protection feature that caps your data bill at $60 if you use over 6GB in a given month. In other words, $60 (plus your base bill) gives you as much data as you need. It's not quite an unlimited plan in the strictest sense, though -- it's more of a bridge between Fi's original approach and what incumbent US carriers offer. If you run over 15GB in a month as an individual user (the number is different for group plans), you'll be throttled to "slower" speeds. We've asked Google if it can say what those speeds are. If you're determined to use your service at full speed, you can pay for your individual data use above that 15GB threshold at $10 per gig. This ...