LinkedIn Adds Reviews and Ratings for Profiles Which Have Added Services Listings

LinkedIn users will now be able add and view reviews of user services, as listed on their profiles.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 12, 2021

TikTok Increases Safety Measures for Younger Users, Including New Defaults and Prompts for Teens

The new changes will ideally facilitate more protections for younger users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 12, 2021

Instagram's New Promotional Campaign Celebrates the Diversity and Creativity of its Audience

The campaign aims to highlight the diversity of Instagram's user community.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2021

WhatsApp Previews New Option to Import Your Chat Data Between Android and iOS

Users have been calling for a cross-device import option for some time.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2021

Twitter Updates In-App Visual Elements, Including New Text Font and Enhanced Image Display

Notice anything different? No, it's not just you.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2021

YouTube Rolls Out Dark Mode for YouTube Studio, Adds New Hashtag Usage Insights

The new hashtag insights will help guide creators as to which hashtags to add to their video titles and descriptions.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2021

Instagram Adds New Features to Help Protect Users from Bullying and Abuse

The new tools will help users manage their on-platform experience, and avoid potential abuse.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 11, 2021

TikTok Maintains its Download Momentum, Leading the List Once Again in July

TikTok continues to see strong download rates, leading the charts once again in July.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

Twitter Adds New Raised Hand Emoji to Signal Questions in Spaces, Expands Roll Out of Voice Effects

The new Raised Hand option will remain present until the user chooses to lower it or unmutes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

Instagram Adds New 'Audio' Tab to its Search Options to Boost Reels Engagement

The tab will highlight trending Reels that use samples of the audio. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

YouTube Updates Default Settings on Kids Content, Implements New Restrictions on Promotions

YouTube is updating its default settings for young users to offer more protection from potential harm.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

YouTube Launches New Video Ad Campaign to Promote Shorts Usage

The new ad campaign aims to highlight how short video trends align with YouTube usage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 10, 2021

Snapchat Outlines its Approach to Misinformation and How it's Seeing Success in Combating its Spread

Snapchat's focus on friend connection, over public broadcasting, has helped it better tackle the spread of false info.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Twitter is Testing a New Option Which Would Enable You to Remove Specific Followers from Your Audience

The option could be particularly beneficial for brands looking to ensure they maximize their tweet marketing performance.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

LinkedIn Adds Native Video Meeting Option, Facilitating Enhanced Connection in the App

The option will make it easier to switch to a video meeting direct from your LinkedIn chats.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Facebook Provides More Data Controls with Update to 'Transfer Your Information' Tool

The update will provide more capacity to download and re-use your Facebook data.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Instagram Tests New Ads on the Shop Tab to Highlight Specific Products

The new ads will help to highlight your products on the front page of the Shop tab in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 9, 2021

Twitter Shares Insights into the Rising K-pop Discussion on the Platform [Infographic]

K-pop is huge on Twitter, with billions of K-pop related tweets flowing through the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 6, 2021

Facebook Shuts Down Project Analyzing the Impact of Misinformation in Political Ads on the Platform

The decision will restrict research into the potential impact of misinformation in political ads on the platform

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

LinkedIn Updates 'People You May Know' Recommendations to Help Maximize Connection Opportunities

The updated process aims to help improve exposure potential for a broader spectrum of users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

Twitter Adds New Co-Hosting Option for Audio Spaces

Co-hosts will be able to manage all aspects of your Space, helping to free up speakers and improve engagement.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 5, 2021

Facebook Launches Redesigned Settings Layout to Make it Easier to Find Each Element

The new layout is designed to better align with how users look to update their in-app preferences.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

Facebook Hosts First-Ever Paid Film Premiere, Which Could Point to New Distribution Opportunities

The move could see Facebook become a new distribution channel for filmmakers to consider.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

TikTok is Testing 'TikTok Stories' as it Looks to Expand Creative Options in the App

TikTok is testing out its own variation of the social Stories format.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 4, 2021

WhatsApp Adds Disappearing Images and Videos in Chats

The option will see all videos and images disappear from message threads after being opened.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Aug. 3, 2021