Meta Faces Another Antitrust Challenge, with the FTC's Case Against the Company Approved for the Next Stage

If successful, the new push could see Meta forced to sell off both Instagram and WhatsApp

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Which Social Media Apps Have the Biggest Impact on Sleep Patterns? [Infographic]

Using your phone late at night can impact your sleep - but which social media apps worsen that impact?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Twitter Looks to Extend its Keyword Blocking and Mute Options to More Elements

The expansion will give users more capacity to control their in-app experience.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2022

Twitter Testing New Search Prompts Above the Main Feed in the App

The test will provide more overt Twitter search prompts, which could increase engagement in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Instagram's Testing a New Option Which Would Enable Users to Re-Arrange the Post Display on their Profile

This could provide more capacity to manage how profile visitors view your IG content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Instagram Tests New 'Status' Display to Provide More Context on What Your Connections are Doing

The option could help to keep your connections informed of your activities, and likely response times.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Twitter Shares New Insights into the Evolving Gaming Conversation via Tweet, Which Reached Record Highs in 2021

Gaming is one of the most influential elements in online culture, and an important indicator of future trends.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 10, 2022

Social Media Fuels Division and Angst – But Solving the Underlying Issues at Play is Hugely Complex

Facebook has clearly helped to fuel societal division - but can it be fixed?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2022

TikTok's Testing a New Option to Invite Your Connections in Other Apps to View Your Clips, and Follow Your Profile

The process could be a simple way to grow your TikTok following, and bring more users to the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 9, 2022

Instagram Turns on IG Live Badges by Default for Eligible Creators

In its latest effort to provide more incentive for creators, Instagram is enabling live-stream badges for more streamers.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022

Pinterest Adds 'Profiles' Tab to Search Results to Better Highlight Pin Creators

The new tab will highlight relevant creators on any subject in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022

Facebook Launches New 'Privacy Center' to Facilitate More Control Over Privacy and Data-Sharing Options

The new Privacy Center will provide more oversight and control over your various data tracking options.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 7, 2022

Twitter Tests New Placement for the Tweet Composer to Encourage More Activity

The new composer format is not radically different, but could help to get more people tweeting.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2022

Twitter Adds Spaces Replay Stats for Recorded Broadcasts

More data for your audio social planning.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2022

Twitter Launches Live Test of Full-Screen, Visual Tweet Reactions

Twitter's testing out a new way to reply to tweets, which aligns with evolving engagement behaviors.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2022

Clubhouse Adds New Way to Share Rooms, Additional Analytics and Access Options

Clubhouse is looking to help users find more relevant rooms, via recommendations from their connections.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2022

TikTok Content is Coming to More Screens via New Deal with Atmosphere

TikTok content will be shown in a range of restaurants, bars and waiting rooms via the new deal.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2022

LinkedIn Launches Test of Audio Rooms, Announces New Formats for Live Events

New live events options are coming to LinkedIn, including Clubhouse-like audio rooms.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 6, 2022

Twitter's Testing Advanced Search Tools for Direct Messages

Twitter DM keyword search could soon be a reality.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2022

Facebook Adds New Features to Creator Studio, Including Stories Highlights and Timeline View for Posts

Meta's added some handy new options fo Facebook Creator Studio, which could help drive better response with your posts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2022

Facebook Encourages More Developers to Integrate Facebook Stories Sharing into their Apps [Infographic]

Facebook's looking to get more app developers to integrate Facebook Stories sharing into their apps.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2022

Instagram Launches Initial Test of Algorithm-Free, Reverse Chronological Feed Options In-Stream

Instagram's new, reverse-chronological feed toggle is coming - but is it really a valuable improvement?

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 5, 2022

YouTube Tests Custom Messages for Super Thanks, New Channel Subscriber Data Options

The option will provide another way to enhance audience connection via Super Thanks.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2022

Twitter Tests New Options to Restrict Spaces Access to Smaller Groups

The option could provide new ways to help improve Spaces engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2022

Twitter Tests New Topics Bar Above the Main Timeline to Highlight Relevant Discussions

A new way to connect Twitter users to more conversations of interest.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 4, 2022