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Meta updates Edits app with more creation tools
The company’s development team added video effects and improved the Ideas tab while also bringing in new text elements.
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Meta tests shopping AI chatbot in US
The feature would allow users to request product recommendations, per Bloomberg, and is similar to functions being tested by Google and OpenAI.
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Social Media Today
A look at the recent top stories in social media and what they mean for marketers.
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Meta updates ad metrics to align with other platforms
The changes include simplified link-click attribution and new engagement metrics, which could impact how ad results are measured.
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Instagram opens up content scheduling to all users
The feature was previously only available to Professional Mode users, but this update will allow anyone on the app to access the expanded creator tool.
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Instagram introduces thumbnail post editing for grids
The new feature allows users to choose how images and clips will be displayed, adding another element of profile customization.
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Creators express frustration with Instagram’s latest AI experiment
A shopping test in the Meta-owned app is being criticized for displaying products influencers don’t endorse and tags that could compete with pre-existing brand deals.
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Meta takes legal action against celeb-bait scammers
The new filings are part of a larger effort to protect users by taking stronger legal measures against scam activity.
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Instagram will alert parents when teens search for self-harm content
The new safety measure will roll out on the Meta-owned app in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia over the coming weeks.
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Instagram’s connected TV app comes to US Google TV devices
The expansion will allow users to watch Reels on their televisions and provide big screen viewing capabilities for Instagram content.
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Instagram emphasizes Reels in new design update
Customizable feed options and a new Your Feeds center give users another way to access Reels content, according to an app researcher.
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Meta Updates Marketing API To Align With Latest Ad Shifts
The changes will ensure that third-party ad management tools are aligned with Meta's metric focus.
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Meta Launches Manus AI Integration in Ads Manager
More AI tools to help streamline your Meta ads process.
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Instagram Looks To Tap Into the Mini Drama Trend
Mini dramas are having a moment on TikTok and Instagram is taking notice.
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Meta Faces Trial Over Teen Safety Measures
New court cases could lead to new laws governing social media apps.
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Meta Is Working on a Dedicated AI Chatbot for Group Chats
The chatbot, called Kai, will be able to help you find info within the group chat stream.
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Senators Call on Zuckerberg To Explain Meta’s Teen Safety Approach
The request stems from claims that Meta failed to act on teen safety advice.
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2026 Social Media Benchmarks [Infographic]
The report looks at the latest engagement trends across the major social apps.
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Meta Outlines AI-Powered System Improvements
Meta says that its AI updates are driving increases in engagement and ad performance.
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Zuckerberg Shares Vision of an AI-Powered Future
Zuckerberg says Meta’s apps will get increasingly good at learning your personal preferences.
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Meta Posts Increases in Users and Revenue in Q4
The latest performance update from Meta shows continued strong performance in its ad business.
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Retrieved from Meta on January 15, 2022
Canadian Government Looks To Bring News Content Back to Facebook
Two years after Meta banned Canadian publishers, the government is looking to arrange a new deal.
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Are Social Platform Subscriptions Becoming More Accepted?
Platforms are putting more emphasis on their paid offerings, but would they ever charge all users?
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Meta Bans Teen Access To AI Bot Characters
Meta is working on a new form of its AI characters that will include more safeguards.
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Instagram Tests Displaying ‘Friends’ Instead of ‘Following’
The change puts more emphasis on mutual follows, which could alter the dynamics of the app.
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FTC Announces Appeal in Meta Antitrust Case
The case was initially launched in 2020 when the FTC alleged Meta had built a monopoly.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 20, 2026
