Snapchat Launches New 3D Bitmoji, Another Step in its Digital Fashion Push

The new characters will provide more opportunity for customization, which could open up new opportunities for brand tie-ins.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

WhatsApp Looks to Join the Audio Social Trend with Group Calls Update

WhatsApp users will now be able to join group calls at any time, even after the call has begun.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

YouTube Adds New Labels and Search Panels to Prioritize Official Health Advice

The new labels will provide more endorsement of, and authority for, officially recognized health resources. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 19, 2021

Facebook Clashes with the US Government Over Vaccine Misinformation

The US Government is right to be pushing Facebook to take a closer look at its systems.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 17, 2021

LinkedIn Explains Data Scraping Amid Reports of More Data Hacks and Breaches

LinkedIn has repeatedly said that claimed data 'hacks' are not a result of security flaws.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021

Instagram Stories Drafts are Now Available to All Users

The option is now available for some users when you exit out of the Stories composer mid-process.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021

TikTok Announces New '#ForYou' Summit to Provide Marketing Insights and Tips

The third #ForYou Summit will provide a range of insights and notes, aimed at industry professionals.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 16, 2021

Twitter Tests New Layout for Images, Considers Adding Limited Time Tweet Editing

The new format looks more akin to Facebook, with a wider display in-stream.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Reddit Looks to Improve Content Discovery with Algorithm-Defined 'Best' Listing

The new display option will show you more content that you might like, based on your usage history.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Discontinues Research into a Brain Controlled Interface to Focus on AR/VR Advances

Facebook will instead concentrate on wrist-based controls for AR applications.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Shares New Insights into its Internal and External Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

The data shows that Facebook is making steady progress on almost all fronts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

TikTok Expands 'Branded Content Toggle' to Add More Transparency to Brand/Creator Partnerships

The toggle adds more transparency to paid promotions on the platform.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Provides New Overview of Oversight Board Decisions and Actions

The overview provides more insight into how the independent Oversight Board is impacting Facebook's processes.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Facebook Provides New Overview of its Efforts to Combat Racist Abuse Online in the Wake of Euro 2020

Facebook is working to update its tools and processes to better detect such incidents.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

Messenger Launches 'Soundmojis' to Add Another Element to Your Replies

Emojis which play sound will provide another way to quickly engage and interact. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 15, 2021

TikTok Becomes the First Non-Facebook Owned App to Reach 3 Billion Installs

The app continues to grow, despite rising competition and financial incentives designed to lure away top stars.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

WhatsApp Launches Beta Test of Multi-Device Connection, Expanding Usage Options

The change will facilitate more ways to use WhatsApp, on more devices.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

YouTube Adds Automatic Segmentation for Clips, Launches Dark Mode for YouTube Studio

YouTube's also making its Stories analytics available to all users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

Facebook's Making Facebook Pay Available as a Payment Option on Third Party Websites

The update could provide a big boost for Facebook's broader eCommerce efforts.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

Clubhouse Launches 'Backchannel' Messaging Platform to Extend In-Room Conversations

The new option will enable users to expand their discussion beyond the audio rooms themselves.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

Facebook Announces $1 Billion Investment into New Creator Funding Initiatives

The program will look to educate creators on how to monetize their content through incentive bonuses and rewards.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

After Less Than a Year, Twitter is Retiring its Stories-Like 'Fleets' Option

The decision is a surprising move given Fleets has only been around for less than a year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

Twitter's New Business Profiles Get a Step Closer, with 'Convert to Professional' Option Now in Testing

The option has been spotted by app researchers, though it's not functional at this stage.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 14, 2021

Snapchat Shares New Insights into Sports Engagement Among Snap Users [Infographic]

With the Olympics coming up, and live crowds returning, interest in sports is on the rise.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021

Facebook Adds New Tools for Groups, Including 'Expert' Badges and Automatic Invites for Page Fans

The new options will help provide recognition for top voices, while also helping to reduce the group moderation workload.

By Andrew Hutchinson • July 13, 2021