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Twitter isn’t about to let Video on Instagram go completely unanswered — it just posted an update to Vine for Android that could offer a few reasons to stay with the earlier service. Short-form movie makers on Android now have more of the features we’ve seen on iOS, including Facebook sharing as well as searches for hashtags and users. The release also smooths out the rough experience that has characterized the Android experience since launch, boosting both capture speeds and the final video quality. The app may still fall short of the newer Instagram release in a few areas, but those who prefer Vine’s approach can grab its refresh at Google Play.

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Source: Google Play

Believe it or not, it’s possible to to be a star within the six seconds of a Vine video — just ask the likes of Riff Raff or Will Sasso, whose Vines are nearly as popular as their usual work. Social media guru Gary Vaynerchuk is starting up a talent agency, Grape Story, to make sure those celebs are getting paid in more than just likes. While Vaynerchuk isn’t naming initial clients beyond co-founder Jerome Jarre, he expects the agency to be profitable enough that a wildly popular Vine user could make a living from posting 20 clips a year. There’s also no word on when the agency will be open for business, although it already has a partnership lined up with Virgin Mobile. Just don’t expect a rush toward Instagram videos — for now, Grape Story is focused on the more established platform.

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Source: Fast Company

Facebook is said to be unveiling a Vine competitor today. It is said to be a part of Instagram, which has been acquired by Facebook.

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Facebook’s rumored Vine rival, allowing users to share brief video clips, looks even more likely to make its debut at the social network’s event in just a few hours time, with new leaks weighing in. The new service has been the handiwork of “months” of development, sources tell the WSJ, echoing suggestions of the same

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Vine teases upcoming features.

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