Social Media Updates
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Retrieved from WhatsApp on April 28, 2020
WhatsApp Delays Privacy Policy Update in Order to Further Address User Concerns
WhatsApp has halted a planned update to its usage terms after many users misunderstood what the update would mean for their personal information.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 15, 2021 -
Instagram's Testing an Option to Unhide Total Like Counts on Posts
Instagram's testing out a new toggle that would give users the option to hide like counts on their posts.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Mike Metzler/Twitter on January 15, 2021
Snapchat Adds Public View Counts to its TikTok-Like 'Spotlight' Feed
Snapchat has added public view counts to its Spotlight short-form video clips.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021 -
YouTube Launches Next Phase of Program to Tag Items Within Video Clips
YouTube is launching a live test of its new process which will enable creators to tag products within their video clips.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from Flickr/Dan Keck.
OpinionIn the Wake of the Trump Bans, Social Platforms Need to Establish Clearer Parameters on Speech
In the wake of the banning US President Donald Trump, social platforms now need to establish how we stop the next Trump from happening.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Retrieved from TikTok on January 14, 2021
TikTok Launches 'Black Creatives' Program to Foster New Talent
TikTok has launched a new program to support Black creators, as part of the platform's broader effort to ensure greater diversity on its platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on January 14, 2021
LinkedIn Launches 'LinkedIn Marketing Labs' to Provide Education on the Platform's Ad Tools
LinkedIn has launched a new education platform to help marketers learn more about effective use of LinkedIn ads.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on January 14, 2021
Facebook Launches New Business Equality Center to Provide Organizational Guidance
Facebook has launched a new Business Equality Center to help businesses improve their approach to diversity and representation.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021 -
TikTok Announces New Policy Updates to Better Protect Young Users
TikTok has announced a raft of changes to its default privacy settings for younger users.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Retrieved from Matt Navarra/Twitter on January 13, 2021
LinkedIn Adds Swipe-Up Links to LinkedIn Stories
LinkedIn has added a new 'swipe up' link option for LinkedIn Stories - bit it's not available to all users just yet.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from Alexandru Voica/Twitter on January 13, 2021
Facebook Adds New Safety Check and Live Video Enhancements for Workplace
Facebook has announced some new enhancements to its Workplace platform as it looks to help more businesses maintain connection with remote employees.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Facebook Takes Down Record Number of Networks for 'Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior' in December
Facebook took down a record 17 networks for Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior last month.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on April 28, 2020
WhatsApp Seeks to Clarify Data-Sharing Update Following User Backlash
WhatsApp recently announced a change in how it shares user data with parent company Facebook, which has many users spooked.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from Android Police on January 13, 2021
YouTube Adds New Hashtag Showcase Pages to Assist in Content Discovery
YouTube has added new hashtag showcase pages, which provide full-page overviews of videos which have included specific hashtags.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from YouTube on January 13, 2021
YouTube Announces First Participants in its #YouTubeBlack Voices Initiative
YouTube has announced the first round of creators that will participate in its #YouTubeBlack Voices program.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from LinkedIn on January 13, 2021
LinkedIn Launches New 'Jobs on the Rise' Report to Assist in Economic Recovery
LinkedIn has changed the name and focus of its 'Emerging Jobs' report to highlight rising areas of opportunity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from Pew Research on January 13, 2021
New Research Shows that 71% of Americans Now Get News Content via Social Platforms
Pew Research has published its latest study into social media news consumption, which underlines the significant role that social apps now play in distributing critical information.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from Pinterest on January 13, 2021
Pinterest Shares New Insights into Emerging Tech Search Trends on the Platform
Pinterest has published new research into emerging tech product trends on the platform.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on January 13, 2021
Facebook Looks to Provide More Data Transparency with Revamped 'Access Your Information' Tool
Facebook has revamped its personal data access tool to make it easier for users to find out what data Facebook's tracking
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Twitter Has Suspended More Than 70,000 Accounts Following the Capitol Riots
Twitter has conducted a mass action to suspend accounts primarily dedicated to sharing QAnon content.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Facebook Appoints New VP of Civil Rights as it Looks to Update its Approach to Inclusion and Respresentation
Facebook has appointed a new VP of Civil Rights as part of its efforts to evolve its policies around inclusion and representation.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Retrieved from Facebook on March 07, 2020
Facebook Will Remove Posts That Include the Phrase 'Stop the Steal' In the Lead-Up to Inauguration Day
Facebook is stepping up its enforcement of election misinformation in the lead-up to inauguration day in the US.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Retrieved from Patent Drop on January 12, 2021
Snapchat Is Working on a New 'Events' Option to Facilitate IRL Meet-Ups
Snapchat is working on a new 'Events' option to promote IRL meet-ups in the app.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Retrieved from Twitter on January 12, 2021
Twitter Reports 75% Increase in Gaming-Related Tweets in 2020
Twitter has shared some new insights into the evolving gaming discussion via tweet, which saw a massive increase in 2020.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021 -
SOPA Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo
Twitter Shares Fall, Parler Dropped by AWS and Further Responses in the Wake of Trump Bans
Twitter shares have taken a hit following the banning of US President Donald Trump as right-wing pundits look for alternatives.
By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2021
