WhatsApp Adds Option To Speed Up Voice Message Playback

WhatsApp has added new variable speed playback controls for voice messages.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2021

Will the White House's New Push To Limit Chinese Surveillance Technology Impact TikTok?

The US Government has expanded a ruling to prohibit US investments in Chinese companies.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2021

Facebook Announces Official Timeline for Trump Ban, Changes to Rules Around Political Speech

Facebook has announced changes to its rules around political speech, and specifically, the penalty handed down to former US President Donald Trump.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2021

Twitter Looks to Boost Climate Change Discussion Ahead of World Environment Day

Twitter has added some new informational tools for World Environment Day, and announced new support grants for related organizations.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2021

TikTok Adds New Accessibility Overview To Provide Additional Support for Users

TikTok has added a new overview of its accessibility tools to help provide more support for users.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2021

Twitter Launches Initial Rollout of New Spaces Tab in the Lower Function Bar

Twitter is launching the first stage of the rollout of its new. dedicated Spaces tab in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2021

Instagram Adds New Elements to Its Branded Content Tools, Including Multi-Brand Listings in Posts

Instagram is adding some new elements to its Branded Content tools to expand their utility.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2021

Twitter Launches 'Twitter Blue', Its New, Paid Subscription Offering for Add-On Tweet Features

You've seen it in testing, and now it's here - Twitter's first paid subscription offering.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 3, 2021

LinkedIn Tests New 'Dark Mode' in its Desktop App

LinkedIn is testing a new Dark Mode display for its desktop app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

LinkedIn Shares New Insight Into the Most In-Demand Marketing Roles and Skills [Infographic]

LinkedIn has shared some new insights into the evolving marketing employment landscape.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Twitter Continues Work on Its New Spaces Tab, Adds Editing Options for Scheduled Spaces

The next stage for Twitter Spaces is coming, with a new Spaces tab nearing release in the app.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

TikTok Announces New Initiatives for Pride Month, Including Creative Tools for Clips

TikTok has announced a range of initiatives to celebrate Pride Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

YouTube Underlines Its Value for Musicians as TikTok Continues to Rise

YouTube says that it paid over $4 billion to the music industry in the last year.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Updates WhatsApp Business API to Facilitate Improved Customer Connection

Facebook has announced new updates to its WhatsApp Business API to facilitate improved messaging connection for brands.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Adds New Messaging Element into its Login with Facebook Process, Enhancing Audience Connection

Facebook has added a new element into its login with Facebook process that will enable additional connection via messaging.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Opens Up Messenger API for Instagram, Providing New Customer Service Potential

Facebook is expanding access to its Instagram messaging API, enabling improved customer message management.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

Facebook Launches New Multi-Participant AR Effects Option for AR Developers

Facebook has announced a new Multipeer API for AR effects, which will facilitate the creation of multi-user AR experiences. 

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 2, 2021

WhatsApp Softens Approach to Privacy Policy Update Amid Rising Pressure From Indian Regulators

WhatsApp is once again changing its approach to its coming privacy policy update amid mounting pressure from the Indian Government.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Facebook Announces New Features and Support Initiatives for Pride Month

Facebook has announced a range of new tools to help users celebrate Pride Month.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Twitter Launches Paid Weather News Service as It Moves Into Subscription Content

Twitter is launching a new, paid weather news service called 'Tomorrow', its first step into subscription newsletter content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Twitter Tests New Labels for Misinformation, with Three Tiers of Alerts

Twitter is testing out new labels for potential misinformation in tweets as it works to limit the flow of false and misleading content.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Instagram Reverses Reach Penalty for Feed Posts Re-Shared to Stories Amid Accusations of Censorship

Instagram has reversed an algorithmic reach reduction for re-shared feed posts within Stories.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Twitter Announces Initial Test of Ads in Fleets, Flags Expansion of Full-Screen Format Ads

Twitter has announced the first stage of testing for ads in its Fleets option.

By Andrew Hutchinson • June 1, 2021

Instagram Expands Its Test of Reels Ads to More Regions

Instagram is expanding Reels ads to Canada, France, the UK and the US.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2021

Facebook Now Enables You To Embed Facebook Videos at a Chosen Time in the Playback

Facebook recently added a new option to add in a time in the playback within your Facebook video embeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson • May 28, 2021