The continent is home to countless tech applications that use information, news media and technology .

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Outside of grocery stores and markets, Shaffer points out countless other applications for the icons.

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Instagram, Twitter pictures, and countless fun applications on smartphones will upload low resolution snaps with cute effects and funky filters in place.

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