Now that our year of selling advertising space on our faces is at its end, we’ve had a LOT of emails asking “what next?”… to which we reply “What’s This?”… a confusing answer that requires a bit more explaining.  For the last 5 months, we’ve secretly been developing a smartphone app – called “What’s This?”.  It’s a photo-guessing game.  Imagine if Draw Something and Instagram were to get it on and make a baby… “What’s This?” would be their baby!

What's This?

The idea is simple: you take a photo of something, obscure it using some fun filters (e.g. pixellate/close-up/blur), then send the photo to a friend who has to guess what it is.

If you have an iPhone and want to be the first to try it out, here’s a link to the free download:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whats-this-free/id560879990?ls=1&mt=8

… or if you think “what the hec – it’s only 99 cents”, then here’s the link to our paid version without adverts:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whats-this/id560768526?ls=1&mt=8

Please do give us a 5* review, then send an email to hello@wriggleapps.com to tell us what you really think   There are still a couple of issues with it, but if you let us know what they are, we can fix them in about a week

We’ve already made the final of “Best Start-Up App 2012″ in the Appsters, so if you’re dying to get your hands on this (almost) award-winning app but you’re on Android, fear not – you should be able to download it in about a week!

We’re at it again!  Ross and Ed on another whirlwind adventure!

http://www.facebook.com/whatsthisapp

What's This?

Our Mate* Howard

“Easy everyday savings ideas

Saving money us not easy, especially in today’s turbulent economic climate. Money is tight, but there are a few easy everyday ways that you can save a little cash here. Before you start saving, ensure you open a savings account with a good interest rate. You can even open online savings accounts.

Try:

• Cutting all unnecessary bills. If you are finding money tight and you need to make savings, you might want to consider cancelling that gym membership that you never use or getting rid of your cable TV subscription. This can save you hundreds of pounds a year.

• Going to free events and days out. If you take the time to look, you’ll find that there are loads of free events and activities going on in your local area. Try going to these rather than spending money on days and nights out. This money saving tip is perfect for families looking for things to do in the summer holidays.

• Installing energy saving devices. Many energy companies now offer their customers energy monitors, which let you know how much electricity you’re using. Along with these, you might want to replace all your light bulbs with more energy-efficient versions, and get a water saving device fitted in your shower. These measures can shave quite a bit off your household bills.

• Making a list and sticking to it every time you go shopping. It’s easy to become distracted in the supermarket and end up buying more than you need. If you stick to a list, you will only buy what you need and can save yourself some money.

Try all of these tips and see how much money you could save – your savings account will thank you!”

*by “mate”, I mean someone I’ve seen on TV

**it almost certainly wasn’t Howard who got in touch… but we can’t say for sure

R.H. Comics

Another website saved by the heroic Tech-Engine!  Metropolis is safe once more.  But the question remains, who is this masked vigilante?  If you have any information on the identity of Thomas the Tech-Engine, please contact smile@buymyface.com.

The crowds were very friendly, the games were exciting, and we had a jolly good time indeed.  Being the first game we’d ever seen at Twickenham, we embraced the occasion…

... everyone else seems much more relaxed!

perhaps we got a little too into it...

*by “fully grown men”, I really mean “tanks”

Deep, Dark and Brooding

Suave and Sophisticated

Solemn and Pensive

...? I... Um... I don't really know. Perhaps he just tripped over or something. Oh wait, I get it! He's going for a 'sexy tiger' kind of thing. Wait. No. His hands aren't in the shot. You can't do 'sexy tiger' without mock claws. Sorry guys, I can't help you on this one. I literally have no idea. I'll ask him, and post his answer on Facebook.

Well I for one think we nailed it.  FHM, here we come! *

* We actually were contacted by FHM a few days ago. I’m serious. They’re working out whether they might be able to include us in an upcoming issue. For the love of god, write in and give them the push they need! Ed needs a win right now!

“Choosing a Student Bank Account for 2012/13

If you’re setting off to university for September 2012, here are some top tips you should keep in mind when choosing a student bank account!

• Find a bank that’s offering the best 0% overdraft – make sure the figure you’re offered is a guaranteed amount, and not an “up to” amount. Those banks that offer up to a certain amount tend to scour your credit history – if you have no history or you have a poor one, you probably won’t be approved for the top amount.
• Look at the other perks – it’s not a good idea to pick a bank account on the basis of the perks on offer, but if two banks are offering the same deal on overdrafts then it could be the perks that separate one bank from the other as the best.
• Find out where your local branch is. There’s no need to bank with a company on your door step – but you should try and make sure there’s a branch within easy reach should you need to pop in.
• Check to see if internet banking is available – in this day and age most banks offer online banking but it certainly doesn’t hurt to ask before you open your account!

It’s important that you spend the time looking around for a student account because they have many merits. If you have a standard bank account you’ll have to pay for the privilege of having an overdraft – and you may miss out on other cool perks, too.

If you’re confident your account will be in the green throughout your time at university you can probably just make a decision based on interest rates offered. Whilst it’s always a good idea to put any money you’ve got hanging around into a high interest savings account, this can sometimes restrict your access to your cash in emergencies.

Some banks will offer students a credit card. It’s up to you whether or not you take up the offer of a credit card, but in general it’s a good idea for students to give them a miss. That said, if you take a credit card they are handy to have when making online purchases thanks to the chargeback feature. Credit cards are also handy as a very last resort if you’re totally out of cash and you’ve got no money to buy dinner with.

Being thrifty

Finding a student bank account is all part of an effort to be thrifty, helping you save money when possible. What’s the point in paying for the privilege of an overdraft if you can have one for free? There’s a lot more to being thrifty than just having a bank account though – you need to make sure you budget effectively so your funds last until your next loan or grant comes in.

For a lot more information about student finance, jobs and other interest topics make sure you check out StudentMoney.co.uk.  This website has been set up to provide free money advice for students, which includes money saving tips, offers, comparing student bills and job-hunting tips.”

Pinch those pennies,

So, er, I'm told you sell your face? How's that working out for you?

Yesterday, in Westminster Central Hall, we took our-painted-selves to receive the honour from Nanjing’s best and brightest. Among these were China’s UK ambassador, a billionaire who must not be named, and various other important looking people. Feeling like we couldn’t possibly fit in better, Ed and I rocked up in our extra large ‘Discover Jiangsu’ t-shirts, and, in front of more cameras than is safe to flash at once, we were inaugurated.

A few interviews with Chinese Central Television (CCTV), and a colourful selection of finger-foods later, the international adventure was over. But not before we all exchanged the pleasantry, “see you in Nanjing”. If that’s not an invitation for a free trip to China, I don’t know what is.

See you in Nanjing!

Ah, the colours!

Ed

Ross

So the question begs: what next?  Well Buy My Face is and has always been a 1-year project.  It finishes 31st September, and to be honest, we weren’t completely sure what we should do.  However, our Facebook fans were:

30:1.  So it’s decided!